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Tanzanian Women in Their Own Words - Stories of Disability and Illness (Paperback)
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Tanzanian Women in Their Own Words - Stories of Disability and Illness (Paperback)
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Tanzanian Women in Their Own Words is a compilation of oral
histories by Tanzanian women living with disabilities or chronic
illnesses. Beginning with their earliest childhood memories, the
narrators weave their life stories through adulthood, telling of
the hardships and support systems in their daily lives. A rich
knowledge of Tanzanian culture is embedded in each story; for
instance the pivotal role tribal affiliation, polygamy, and poverty
play in society is addressed. HIV/AIDS, cancer, polio, female
circumcision, and TB are just a few of the health issues covered;
Feinstein and D'Errico make a concerted effort to include the major
medical challenges facing this developing country, including an
interview with an albino woman that introduces the little discussed
atrocity of albinos being murdered for body parts to be used in
ritual medicine practices. In spite of the abuse and exclusion many
of the women suffer, eventually each learns to live in harmony with
her reality. This makes their lives inspiring and gives perspective
to those facing physical challenges. Tanzanian Women in Their Own
Words encourages readers to consider issues of health care,
transportation, ignorance, polygamy, gender discrimination, and
rural isolation. Through learning about the health challenges faced
by Tanzanian women, students are introduced to the lifeways and
concerns of Tanzanian culture, the challenges faced by many
developing countries, and the intimate and evocative level of
detail that can only be discovered through intensive ethnographic
fieldwork.
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