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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Somalis"”.
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A imigração ilegal em Moçambique: caso dos igrantes Somalis
… na identificação da trajectória dos imigrantes somalis e nos processos de fixação na sociedade moçambicana. Neste contexto, especial enfoque é, igualmente, dado à análise das respostas institucionais que têm vindo a ser implementadas, na gestão desta nova realidade migratória em Moçambique.
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Remittance sending among Somalis in London : experiences, motivations, and practices
… networks.The research involves two cohorts, Somalis born abroad, and UK born Somalis living in London. The born abroad group includes those born in Somalia and in neighbouring countries. Somali migration to the UK increased in the late 1980s and early 1990s as war broke out it is for this …
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Soomaali Mi'yaa? an ethnographic exploration of Somali identity formation in Cape Town
… borders, creating transnational communities. Somalis are viewed as one people, and Somalis believe themselves to be one people. This thesis explores the meaning and transformation behind this essentialism and how Somalis in South Africa employ this one ness to form interconnecting Diasporas …
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Cultural Traditions and the Reproductive Health of Somali Refugees and Immigrants
<p>Millions of Somalis began fleeing their country in 1991 to escape the civil war. The largest Diaspora of Somali refugees in the United States currently reside in Minnesota. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, four focus groups with 25 Somali women, two focus groups with 12 Somali men, one …
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Economic Tradeoffs Between Foodgrain and Banana Production in Somalia
… to FAO Balance Sheets, 1.2 to 1.4 million Somalis are considered to be undernourished because of low calorie intakes. Maize and sorghum are the dominant sources of their energy foods.
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Migration and identity processes among Somali immigrants in Canada
… represents a study of the migration processes of Somalis to Canada, and as such, it seeks to contribute to knowledge about the adjustment processes of relocation. The theoretical concepts within which the discussion of this dissertation is based are mainly derived from symbolic interactions. …
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"Speaking with one voice": the Somali Retailers' Association - rights and xenophobia in Cape Town's townships
… of those who were targeted by xenophobes most: Somalis involved in informal sector trade in the townships. This study investigates the networks of targeted populations, analysing how this Association helps to mitigate the impact of xenophobia on the lives of its members.
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Placing the lived experience(s) of TB in a refugee community in Auckland, New Zealand
… forces. I demonstrate that within Auckland, Somalis encounter multiple and overlapping layers of disadvantage. The combined impacts of this disadvantage have a profound influence on their health and illness experience, particularly in terms of the development and ongoing occurrence of TB. …
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ICT, the Somali diaspora and the stabilization of a failed state
… Discourse Analysis to explore how Somalia and Somalis are perceived and portrayed in Western news sources. The study confirmed that Western media narratives about the country are negative in tone, violent in the description and have reinforced negative stereotypes regarding Somalia and its …
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Female Genital Mutilation: Why Does It Continue To Be A Social And Cultural Force?
… of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among Somalis in the Diaspora and in Somalia. Starting with an extensive review of the literature, I identify possible critical factors that sustain FGM. I proceeded to test those factors from the literature against observations from members of the second …
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Somali Immigrant Perceptions of Mental Health and Illness: An Ethnonursing Study
… and practices from the perspective of immigrant Somalis living in the United States. Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality Theory, ethnonursing method, and ethnonursing enablers were utilized as organizing frameworks for studying the domain of inquiry. Interviews were conducted with …
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Pushing Marginalization: British Colonial Policy, Somali Identity, and the Gosha 'Other' in Jubaland Province, 1895 to 1925
… Unattached, lacking security, and surrounded by Somalis-speaking groups, these refugees established agricultural communities and were forced to construct new identities. Initially these riverine peoples could easily access clan structures and political institutions of surrounding Somali …
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Radicalization within the Somali-American diaspora: countering the homegrown terrorist threat
… practices, pastoralism, and nationalism of Somalis generally discourage the adoption of transnational movements like global jihadism. A study of the profiles of the Somali-American travelers shows that these youths are less like their Somali parents and more like their American and European …
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Peace Negotiations and Remaking Political Community in Somalia
… collapse that have moulded the ways in which Somalis think about political belonging and categories of inclusion and participation in the body politic; the Djibouti (2000) and the IGAD-led (2002- 4) peace processes have also had a significant, hitherto underestimated, influence on how …
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Hijab as Dress: Muslim Women’s Clothing Strategies in Contemporary Finland
… of informants were Finnish converts to Islam, Somalis, and Shi’a Muslims from Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq, and the sample covered women of various ages, educational backgrounds, and professional positions. The empirical chapters are organised according to four major themes: Politics, …
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Childhood statelessness in Kenya: an appraisal of legislative compliance with international human rights law obligations
… Nubians, Waatas, Shirazis, Coastal Arabs, Kenyan Somalis, Galje’els, Burundians, Rwandans and the Congolese who are at risk of becoming stateless because they face challenges when applying for national identity documents upon attaining adulthood. In the migratory context, statelessness affects …
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‘What we came through to get here’: the educational experiences of Somali women graduates in London
… as pathfinders for a new generation of young Somalis having acquired valuable ‘navigational capital’ with new insights into the education system, and with increased visibility and status in a range of professions they can act as inspirational role models to those following in their footsteps.
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Beyond the refugee label : identity and agency among Somali refugees
… in exile, it becomes evident that the Somalis' personal histories impact on how they negotiate the different forms of assistance that are available, or the lack thereof. Those who have had little control over their own lies in the past continue to have greater difficulty reaching their …
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Enterprising Somali refugees in Cape Town: beyond informality, beyond the spaza shop
… One of the largest groups of refugees, Somalis, have established numerous enterprises in South African cities, concentrated in micro and small business sectors, particularly in the grocery and textile industries. The presence of Somali entrepreneurs and their role in the South African …