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Hidden in Plain Sight: Haratine in Nouakchott's "Niche-Settlements".

Authors :
McDougall, E. Ann
Source :
International Journal of African Historical Studies. 2015, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p251-279. 29p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the social conditions and social marginal status of the haratine, who consist of former slaves and their descendants, in the shanty-towns (kebbes), or niche-settlements, of Nouakchott, Islamic republic of Mauritania from the 1960s through the early 21st century. The impact that slavery has on the haratine people is discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HARATIN (African people)
*SOCIAL marginality
*SQUATTER settlements
*FREEDMEN
*SLAVERY
*HISTORY
*SOCIAL history
SOCIAL aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03617882
Volume :
48
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of African Historical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110615662

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