Young People’s Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa [electronic resource] : Moving Young Lives /
Porter, Gina.author.
Hampshire, Kate.author.
Abane, Albert.author.
Munthali, Alister.author.
Robson, Elsbeth.author.
Mashiri, Mac.author.
This book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
1. Introduction: children, young people and the ‘mobilities turn’ in sub-Saharan Africa  -- 2. Identifying research gaps and building a field research methodology with young people  -- 3. Experiencing the journey to school: rural and urban narratives  -- 4. Balancing the load: mobility, work and income generation  -- 5. Beyond the school and working day: building connections through play, leisure, worship and other social contact  -- 6. Mobility and health: young people’s health-seeking behaviour and physical access to health services  -- 7. Negotiating transport, travel and traffic, part 1: walking and cycling  -- 8. Negotiating transport, travel and traffic, part 2: motor-mobility, traffic risk and road safety  -- 9. Conclusion: Reflecting on theory and method, practice and policy.
This book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice.
Africa—Politics and government.
Ethnology—Africa.
Social policy.
Childhood.
Adolescence.
African Politics.
African Culture.
Children, Youth and Family Policy.
Childhood, Adolescence and Society.