Beschreibung
This book is an investigation of the impact of virginity testing on the livelihoods of young girls in the Eastern Cape. Maluleke (2012) defines virginity testing as the practice and process of inspecting the genitalia of girls and women to determine if they are sexually chaste. Singer (2000) argues that virginity is seen by the presence of hymen in girls vagina, whereas its absence means no virginity. This study will adopt the definition of Maluleke (2012) as it reflects the testing procedures in the O.R Tambo district municipality. With modern days new views on human rights, the practice of a virginity test has been less practiced for a period now; with the ever-growing risk of HIV infection tribal communities' leaders have revived this practice which relates to the Reed Dance Ceremony (Squidoo, 2012).
Autorenporträt
Dr Petkou was born in Cameroon. Did his undergraduate degree in Sierra Leone. He proceeded to South Africa where he obtained his MA in Geography and Environmental Studies and a PhD in Sociology at WITS university in Johannesburg. He lectured at WITS, worked as a senior researcher with Social Survey. Presently he lectures at WSU Mthatha, RSA.
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