Essays about: "Albinism"

Found 4 essays containing the word Albinism.

  1. 1. “I Will Tell Your Story” : Making and Using an Ethnographic Portrait of Tanzanians with Albinism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Linnéa Román; [2022]
    Keywords : Albinism; Ethnography; Humanitarian Appeals; Instrumentalising Rumours; Tanzania;

    Abstract : This thesis is both an ethnographic story about people with albinism in Tanzania and a reflection on how that story may be used to generate understanding and support in the wider world. In much of sub-Saharan Africa people with albinism face discrimination and even violence at all levels of society. READ MORE

  3. 2. TOWARDS THE CREATION OF SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES : A study focusing on social inclusion of Children With Albinism in Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Charity Mashegede; [2020]
    Keywords : Children with albinism; Albinism in Tanzania; Children’s rights; Social inclusion; Inclusive communities; SDG 10;

    Abstract : Despite the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets, people with disabilities continue to experience marginalisation, and they have limited opportunities in society. In Tanzania, Children With Albinism (CWA) do not enjoy full citizenship rights because they are constantly subjected to stigmatisation, discrimination and persecution within their communities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Albinism: When Skin Becomes A Death Sentence. : Using Advocacy In NGO Communication

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

    Author : Louise Jönsson Andersson; [2015]
    Keywords : advocacy; albinism; NGO; ICT4D; peace and development; communications; Tanzania;

    Abstract : The thesis is about a small NGO that is working with the rights of persons with albinism in Tanzania. It deals with the NGOs advocacy work on a local and national level, and addresses the challenges that come with their work.  I have concluded that advocacy is a powerful tool for NGOs to use as a part of their strategic communication. READ MORE

  5. 4. The social stratification of albinos in Tanzania : a case study from Babati

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Erica Stensson; [2008]
    Keywords : albinism; stigmatisation; discrimination; murders; discourse analysis;

    Abstract : The study investigates the social stratification of albinos in Tanzania. This is done by conducting a case study in Babati and decoding and generalising the attitudes in a national context. This is combined with a litterateur study which has been made analysing the attitudes towards albinos in the media. READ MORE