Albinism In Africa
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Albinism In Africa
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Author : Jennifer Kromberg
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2018-01-02
Albinism In Africa written by Jennifer Kromberg and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Medical categories.
Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa. Leading international contributors examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular considerations of importance in effectively and sensitively managing this genetic disorder. Foundational chapters covering the historical and psychosocial aspects of albinism are supplemented by discussions of the pathobiology of the disease, as well as a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and incidents of skin cancer involved in the manifestations of this disorder. New prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods, genetic risk assessment for individuals, families, and communities, and novel genetic markers that may be used for developing new therapeutics for treating albinism are also discussed in detail. The book provides care management approaches that may be applied to instances of albinism in other regions, along with guiding principles for treating rare genetic disorders and stigmatized patient populations across the globe. Includes contributions from leading international contributors who examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular aspects of importance in sensitively managing albinism in Africa Discusses recent advances in our understanding of the pathobiology of albinism, while also offering a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and rates of skin cancer Highlights new prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods and approaches to genetic risk assessment for individuals, families and communities
Protecting The Right To Life Of People Living With Albinism A Case Study Of Kenya
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Author : Sylvia Waliaula
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2019-05-17
Protecting The Right To Life Of People Living With Albinism A Case Study Of Kenya written by Sylvia Waliaula and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-17 with Law categories.
Diploma Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Law - Public Law / Constitutional Law / Basic Rights, grade: 64, De Montfort University Leicester (Business and Law), course: LAW, language: English, abstract: This paper examines the question, how, based on the right to life, the lifes of people with albinism can and should be protected in the case of Kenya. The Right to life is an inherent right, and both state and non-state actors have legal obligations to refrain from intentional and unlawful deprivation of life. In spite of this, the belief and practice of witchcraft are traditionally rooted in a number of African communities, this has led in a series of violations of the rights of persons living with albinism. The most barbaric of all being the evisceration of their body parts or bones, to use them in witchcraft rituals, aimed to bring success in one's life, cure diseases and also keep evil at bay. Nevertheless, this study examines the legal significance of international treaties protecting the right to life and security of persons living with albinism. An illustration of the principles established in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and other core international norms that ordinarily protect the right to life will be demonstrated. Notably, international human rights serve as a catalyst for legal change, through furthering the promotion of fundamental human rights. In light of this observation, this study illustrates national court cases, domestic laws and practices structured by the Kenyan government that comply with its international obligations, in promoting and preserving the right to life of people with albinism.
Cultural Representations Of Albinism In Africa
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Author : Charlotte Baker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Cultural Representations Of Albinism In Africa written by Charlotte Baker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Albinos and albinism categories.
"'The authors in this inspiring volume focus on the socially transformative potential narrative has to shape understandings of albinism in Africa. Scholars and activists, they reflect on how traditional beliefs, literary fiction, radio, music, photography, film and the arts can bring about social change, and also educate publics about albinism.' - Carli Coetzee, Editor, Journal of African Cultural Studies 'Highly intriguing and skillfully nuanced, this book evaluates several methods of advocacy on behalf of people with albinism from Africa, who often face stigma and physical attacks. The result is a rich commentary on what has worked, what didn't and why. This is recommended reading for anyone engaging in advocacy for any marginalized group in parts of Africa and elsewhere.' - Ikponwosa Ero, Former UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism The challenges currently faced by people with albinism in many African countries are increasingly becoming a focus of African writers, storytellers, artists and filmmakers across the continent. At the same time, a growing number of advocates and activists are taking account of the power of cultural representation and turning to the arts to convey important messages about albinism - and disability more broadly - to audiences locally and internationally. This volume focuses on the power of cultural representations of albinism, taking into account their real-world effects and implications. Contributions from academics and albinism advocates range across traditional beliefs, literature, radio, newsprint, the media, film and the arts for public engagement, contending that all forms of representation have an important role to play in building sensitivity to the issues related to albinism amongst national and international audiences. Contributors draw attention to the implications of different forms of cultural representation, the potential of these different forms to open up new discursive spaces for the expression of identities and the articulation or critique of particularly difficult issues, and their potential to evoke far-reaching social change"--
African Philosophy And The Otherness Of Albinism
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Author : Elvis Imafidon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-30
African Philosophy And The Otherness Of Albinism written by Elvis Imafidon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-30 with Philosophy categories.
Albinism is one of the foremost disability and public health issues in Africa today. It often makes headlines in local, national and international medias and forms the basis for intense advocacy at all levels. This is primarily due to the harmful representations of persons with albinism deeply entrenched in African traditions. These deeply rooted ideologies about albinism in African thought have largely promoted the continuous discrimination, stigmatization, harming, killing, commodification and violation of the human rights of persons with albinism in African places. How has albinism emerged as a thick concept in African traditions? What are these deeply entrenched ideas about the ontology of albinism in African thought? What epistemic injustice has been done to persons with albinism in Africa places? Why do harmful beliefs about albinism still persist in modern African societies? How does the African communalistic ethic justify the harm done against persons with albinism? What is the duty to, and burden of, care for persons with albinism? What peculiar existential challenges do persons with albinism in general and females with albinism in particular face in African societies and how can they be overcome? What can be learnt from the education philosophy of reconstructionism and genetic engineering in improving the wellbeing of persons with albinism? African Philosophy and the Otherness of Albinism: White Skin, Black Race digs deep into these philosophical questions revealing fascinating but latent aspects of how albinism is understood in African places as a necessary step to take in improving the wellbeing and integrity of persons with albinism in Africa today. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of African philosophy, sociology, African studies and disability studies.
Colorstruck
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Author : Uzoma Uponi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-16
Colorstruck written by Uzoma Uponi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-16 with categories.
Afam Izuwa didn't expect that taking care of three orphaned children would be easy. And it isn't, especially since one of them is an albino. Depending on who you ask in this African society, albinos can be a blessing or a curse to a family. The three siblings are aware of the danger their albino sibling faces. They also know they have no choice but to entrust their safety to the care of their new uncle and to fully embrace their new life with him. ***** Awele Martins is in the final weeks of her youth service when she overhears a midnight conversation that sets her on a collision course with evil. Her actions would catapult her into the lives of Afam Izuwa and his dependants and result in a clear demonstration of how hopeless situations can be turned around by divine intervention. Set in Nigeria, ColorSTRUCK explores discrimination against persons with albinism in Africa
Albinism And Its Occurrence In Africa
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Author : Sture Lagercrantz
language : de
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Albinism And Its Occurrence In Africa written by Sture Lagercrantz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with categories.
Looking Inside
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Looking Inside written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Albinos and albinism categories.
"The book tells the stories of Vuyiswa Kama, Vinkosi Sigwegwe, Nomonde Ngcizela, Mandisi Bangelo and Lucky Jackson, breaking "our understanding" of what it is like to live with albinism in South Africa"--iol.co.za.
Visibly Visible Invisible
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Author : California African American Museum
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-03-13
Visibly Visible Invisible written by California African American Museum and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-13 with Albinos and albinism categories.
Albinism in Tanzania, Jamaica and the USA through the eyes of artist Yrneh Gabon Brown. Catalog for exhibition at the California African American Museum, Los Angeles, California.
The Social Construction Of Albinism In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : Lawrence Awemo Taniform
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Social Construction Of Albinism In Sub Saharan Africa written by Lawrence Awemo Taniform and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Albinos and albinism categories.
Golden Boy
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Author : Tara Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-06-27
Golden Boy written by Tara Sullivan and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
“Harrowing but ultimately redemptive…the murder of Tanzania's albinos is a real and horrific phenomenon of the past 15 years, a cold fact that makes the fictional events in ‘Golden Boy’ more moving and consequential than those in any dystopian young-adult chase-drama.” —The Wall Street Journal *"A riveting snapshot of one Tanzanian boy who makes himself matter." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review *“Readers will be haunted by Habo’s voice as he seeks a place of dignity and respect in society. An important and affecting story.” —School Library Journal, starred review Thirteen-year-old Habo has always been different—light eyes, yellow hair and white skin. Not the good brown skin his family has and not the white skin of tourists. Habo is strange and alone. His father, unable to accept Habo, abandons the family; his mother can scarcely look at him. His brothers are cruel and the other children never invite him to play. Only his sister Asu loves him well. But even Asu can't take the sting away when the family is forced from their small Tanzanian village, and Habo knows he is to blame. Seeking refuge in Mwanza, Habo and his family journey across the Serengeti. His aunt is glad to open her home until she sees Habo for the first time, and then she is only afraid. Suddenly, Habo has a new word for himself: Albino. But they hunt Albinos in Mwanza because Albino body parts are thought to bring good luck. And soon Habo is being hunted by a fearsome man with a machete. To survive, Habo must not only run, but find a way to love and accept himself.