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AmaXhosa circumcision
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Bi-polar Disorder
Botched Circumcisions
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Circumcision Practices
Cultural eclecticism
Eastern Cape
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Ethnographic Journey
Face To Face
Gendered Orientation
Hearing Voices
Hegemonic Masculinity
Kernel Image
Male Circumcision
Mental Illness
Orthodox Practice
Psychiatric Ward
Psychotic Breakdown
Psychotic Illness
Psychotic Imagery
Sinhalese People
Social Reproduction
Southern Nguni
Wo
Women's roles
Xhosa Men
Young Man
Product details
- ISBN 9780367211172
- Weight: 660g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 Apr 2021
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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. The chapters cover sensitive topics such as physical injury, pain, harm, and women’s agency. Drawing on the stories of over seventy amaXhosa men, the book provides rare insight into circumcision and psychotic experience.
Lauraine M. H. Vivian is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
