amaXhosa Circumcision : Stories of Manhood and Mental Health

by Lauraine M. H. Vivian

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Format Hardback or Cased Book

Book Series Routledge Studies in Health and Medical Anthropology

ISBN-10 0367211173

ISBN-13 9780367211172

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint Routledge

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 28th, 2021

Print length 232 Pages

Weight 492 grams

Dimensions 16.00 x 24.10 x 2.00 cms

Product Classification: Regional studies

Ksh 30,600.00

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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.

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 womens agency. Drawing on the stories of over seventy amaXhosa men, the book provides rare insight into circumcision and psychotic experience.

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