1. Young People’s Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa : Moving Young Lives
- Author
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Gina Porter, Kate Hampshire, Albert Abane, Alister Munthali, Elsbeth Robson, Mac Mashiri, Gina Porter, Kate Hampshire, Albert Abane, Alister Munthali, Elsbeth Robson, and Mac Mashiri
- Subjects
- Children, Youth and Family Policy, Childhood, Adolescence and Society, African Politics, African Culture, Children, Political science, Ethnology--Africa, Adolescence, Political Science and International Relations, Social policy, Social groups
- Abstract
This book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice.
- Published
- 2017