Transforming Masculinities - An indigenous knowledge approach to gender transformative education for young men and boys (Includes training resources)

A growing number of innovative gender transformative programmes targeting men and boys have been developed across sub-Saharan Africa. One such initiative is the Khanyisa Programme in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa which utilises the concept of Ubuntu as a lens through which to explore subjects such as masculinity, inequality, gender, violence and HIV/AIDS. Focusing through transformative learning theory, this book explores how socio-cultural processes construct societal patterns of masculine domination and related individual masculine identities, and examines the use of gender transformative programmes towards the reconstruction of new, more equitable gender identities. A Khanyisa Programme resource pack is included for facilitators.

About the author

Matt York is a development practitioner and researcher who has led projects in Africa, Asia and Europe. He is a founder and trustee of the Mandala Trust, supporting grass roots child and youth projects worldwide.Skhumbuzo Mlibeni is a community activist who leads the Khuphuka Community Development Project in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Product details

• Authors: Skhumbuzo Mlibeni, Mat York, Matt York
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9783659790522
• ISBN: 978-3-659-79052-2
• No. of pages: 112
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Development theory and development policy