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African rural-urban migration and the transformation of gender roles and family relations: the lone mothers of Nairobi
No full textThe paper delineates the changes in gender roles and family relations
brought about by rural-urban migration in Kenya by discussing the
findings of empirical qualitative research carried out in Kenya in September
2011 on the single mothers of Nairobi, an emerging family form in Kenyan
society, widespread yet unspoken and still in search for recognition. The theoretical
framework makes reference to the relational sociology and takes into
account how the family stakeholders relate to one another and how changes
in reciprocal relations (i.e., inter-gender relations) may produce further
changes in the whole family. The idea is to show how the emergence of this
new form of family is: i) strongly linked to the migration from the countryside
to the city of Nairobi and the cultural and social transition that this brings
about (a transition from tradition to modernity); and to cast light on ii) the
characteristics of the new role played by women within their families and
the communities; iii) elements of novelty and discontinuity compared to the
tradition; iv) challenges and resources of the single mothers. Various tools
of investigation were used (participant observation, structured data sheets,
in-depth interviews, semi-structured individual interviews, group interviews,
individual structured questionnaires) on a number of Nairobi single mothers
and key informants
Family portrait from Kibera
No full textThis paper introduces to an analysis of families of vulnerable children in the slum of Kibera, Nairobi (Kenya)
Le culture di welfare nella prospettiva europea (traduzione del paper originale di B. Pfau Effinger)
No full textThe cultural foundations of welfare state policies and their contribution to the development of welfare states are gaining increasing attention in comparative welfare state research. The article introduces reflections on how the impact of cultural factors on the development of welfare state policies can be analysed. Three different levels be distinguished with regard to the relationship between welfare culture and welfare state policies: 1) values and models on which welfare state policies are based; 2) values and models for the welfare state that are dominant in the population; 3) discourses of social actors in relation to such values and models. Cultural change can contribute to change in welfare state policies according to two different types of processes. Moreover, when analysing the influence of globalisation on the development of welfare states it is important to analyse the controversial influence of neo-liberal values on welfare culture and the discourses established by political elites to propagate such values
Wasted childhood? Social representations and identity of the children living on the streets of Nairobi
No full textKenyan society has developed a multiplicity of social representations of child streetism: the way they interrelate contributes to shaping this specific social phenomenon, direct actions, and envisage possible social change.
The cultural dimension is poorly taken into account but it is still addressable in terms of actions by both the scientific community and the practitioners in order to change society’s perception of street children.
The present study thus focuses on the phenomenon of Kenyan street children in terms of relationships and culture, by exploring, through a qualitative research, whether the identity of the street child can be understood by referring to the subject as the product of social and cultural conditioning or as an entity potentially capable to develop its reflexive experience and actively produce new meanings and social forms.
On the whole, this study has highlighted identity as a crucial issue in dealing with street children. It demands consideration not just as a sociological exercise but also in order to direct projects aimed at the prevention of streetism and the rehabilitation and reintegration of street children, so that they could finally be regarded and treated just as children
Prendersi cura dei bambini di strada di Nairobi. Buone pratiche family e community oriented di accoglienza, riabilitazione e reinserimento
No full textIl presente lavoro si configura come una ricerca qualitativa volta all individuazione e all analisi di buone pratiche relazionali di tipo familiare e comunitario (Rossi-Boccacin 2007; Donati 2006; 2007b) nell ambito degli interventi a favore dell accoglienza, riabilitazione e reinserimento dei bambini di strada a Nairobi, Kenya. La ricerca è stata realizzata nel corso del 2006-2007 a Nairobi.
Essa ha come frame work di riferimento concettuale l approccio relazionale, che consente a) di leggere il fenomeno degli street children nelle sue dimensioni relazionali sia a livello strutturale sia a livello simbolico, in particolare nelle sue connessioni con la dimensione familiare e comunitaria, secondo la prospettiva della sociologia relazionale; b) di fare riferimento al concetto di buona pratica come possibilità di disporre di un termine concreto di paragone rispetto al quale valutare gli interventi sociali; c) di concettualizzare il capitale sociale nei termini di relazioni reticolari, reciproche, basate su rapporti fiduciari tra le persone e orientate cooperativamente al perseguimento di un bene condiviso
Dal punto di vista metodologico sono stati realizzati tre studi di caso, con raccolta e analisi di materiale documentativo e la realizzazione di interviste faccia a faccia semi-strutturate, la cui traccia andava a investigare l ambito dell intervento nelle sue componenti relazionali di scopi, risorse, norme e regole e cultura e le dimensioni del capitale sociale (relazioni fiduciarie, collaborative, reciproche e reticolari).
L analisi del materiale raccolto e una sua lettura trasversale ha consentito di mettere in luce le caratteristiche di buona prassi degli interventi considerati.This paper outlines the findings of a qualitative research meant to identifying and analyzing best practices in the rehabilitation and reintegration of the street children of Nairobi, Kenya
La casa come luogo preferito per la cura: buone pratiche di intervento domus-oriented per l' anziano non autosufficiente
No full textThis publication focuses on the home care services for the frail elderly and their families, a topic on the agenda in all developed countries. In Italy these services are actually significantly present and widespread throughout the country
No Country for Old Men? Italian Families Facing the Challenges of an Ageing Society
No full textThe paper illustrates the Italian situation with regard to ageing and the living conditions of the elders according to a relational family perspective
Social representations and identity formation of the children living on the streets of Nairobi. A qualitative study on marginalization as a cultural issue
No full textThe research investigates to what extent the identity of the street children of Nairobi (Kenya) may be understood by making reference to the subject as the product of social and cultural conditionings or as an entity able, within a narrative continuity, to elaborate reflexively his own experience and to actively produce new meanings and social forms. Literature review considered street culture and practices; social representations of the street children as human waste and criminals thus contributing to self misrepresentations, mistreatments and making the problem chronic. Theoretical framework refers to Moscovici‟s theory of social representation, and to Archer‟s theory of identity and internal conversation. 116 interviews were conducted with street dwellers, ex street boys, family members, NGOs‟ professionals, privileged witnesses and individuals from the local community. A visual participatory technique involving children was also used. Identity of the street children is formed on the relations of belonging and differentiation. Social representations are determinant for the identity formation, but there is also room for identity negotiation in the light of the internal conversation, when such negotiation is experienced as a relational process, oriented by the ultimate concerns, within trustworthy relations. Social representations and identity play a pivotal role in addressing the issue, calling for a cultural shift and a major consideration in designing interventions
Transnational Identities. A Preliminary Exploratory Study on the Transnational Socialisation of Second-generation Egyptian Adolescents in Italy
No full textThe present work is a preliminary and explorative study and is part of a wider research project on Egyptian, Pakistani and Moroccan families living in Northern Italy. In particular, it analyses qualitatively the experiences of a few first-generation Egyptian migrants (No.4) and second-generation adolescents of Egyptian origin (No.14) who have been living in Italy for at least two years following family reunion practices. By outlining the respondents’ practices and
values and comparing them, the paper proposes to show how the immigrant second-generationers live transnationally, build their identities, acquire social skills, shape cultural repertoires and selectively deploy them in response to the opportunities and challenges they face
Voices of Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Violence against Children: Face-to-Face Interviews from Kibera Slum
No full textThe book illustrates an exploratory study to establish the magnitude,
nature and intensity of the boy child sexual abuse in Kenya.
The study was conducted between January and August 2007 on the streets, in slums, secondary schools and institutions that offer childcare, rehabilitation and medical
interventions and reached 205 respondents.
This exercise was conducted by a cross-national and interdisciplinary research team across the country
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