ISBN:
9780367211172
,
9780367762032
Language:
English
Pages:
xi, 220 Seiten
Edition:
First puplished
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in health and medical anthropology
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Vivian, Lauraine Margaret Helen amaXhosa circumcision
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Vivian, Lauraine Margaret Helen amaXhosa circumcision
DDC:
392.10968
Keywords:
Circumcision Social aspects
;
Circumcision Psychological aspects
;
Xhosa (African people) Rites and ceremonies
;
Xhosa (African people) Social life and customs
;
Xhosa (African people) Mental health
;
Xhosa (African people) Medicine
;
Masculinity
;
Sex role
;
Sex role Psychological aspects
Abstract:
"This book investigates amaXhosa circumcision and the psychological processes involved. Lauraine Vivian employs concepts such as resilience, orthodoxy, broken men, and reciprocity to examine the experiences of men who have developed mental health issues in relation to their initiation into manhood. The chapters cover sensitive topics such as physical injury, pain, harm, and women's agency. Drawing on the stories of over seventy amaXhosa men, the book provides rare insight into circumcision and psychotic experience"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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