South Africa in the news: Study paints a grim picture of what young gangsters think about violence and manhood: Gang violence is a deeply rooted problem in many impoverished communities across South Africa. This not only significantly affects the young people involved, but has adverse effects on communities: …: “South Africa” – BingNews Britain has …
Study paints a grim picture of what young gangsters think about violence and manhood: Children watch as police work behind a cordon where a young victim of a gang shooting lies dead on the ground. Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images Gang violence is a deeply rooted problem in many impoverished communities across …
Young fathers in Ghana are expanding the meaning of manhood: More Ghanaian men are becoming comfortable with family roles. Ronilo Jasareno/Flickr As the world works towards the goal of gender equality, it’s widely recognised that reaching it requires working with boys and men. Getting men involved in gender equality programmes – as partners, fathers and …
A nice Port Elizabeth image: xhosa manhood Image by max_thinks_sees One traditional ritual that is still regularly practiced is the manhood ritual, a secret rite that marks the transition from boyhood to adulthood (Umkwetha/Ulwaluko). After ritual circumcision the initiates (abakwetha) live in isolation for up to several weeks, often in the mountains. During the process …
Kevin Powell: The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood – a Culture interest event taking place on 2016-01-26 19:30:00 in United States KPFA Radio 94.1FM & Marcus Books present: "The Education of Kevin Powell A Boy's Journey into Manhood Hosted by Davey D "As a charismatic speaker, leader, and very good writer, …