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Carin Vijfhuizen

    We Want to Be Great
    The People You Live With
    • The People You Live With

      • 280 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the sociological dynamics within a Zimbabwean village, this study explores the lives of Ndau men and women, particularly emphasizing the roles of women in kinship, marriage, and land allocation. It examines the intersection of politics, chieftaincy, and religious practices, highlighting how cultural norms are navigated and transformed. The author employs an actor-oriented approach to reveal the emotional and psychological experiences of women, while also offering a gendered review of existing literature on Shona sociology and irrigation.

      The People You Live With
    • Success and failures are worth telling, because we can learn from them and strengthen ourselves. We can use that experience to strengthen organizations and societies in which we work and live. This book is a true story, set in the gender segregated context of Saudi Arabia. It presents lively stories of the different social actors that were involved in establishing and developing the Female International Technical College, where the authors worked as the principal and acting vice-principal. It is captivating how women and men skilfully shape and maintain, but also challenge and change Saudi Arabia’s distinctive traditional and modern worlds while reshaping gender segregation.By unravelling the dynamics of an educational development project, the authors provide valuable insights into the intriguing processes of personal, organizational, educational and societal change. This book shows that when learning, leadership, and laughter are our cornerstones, we will grow to greatness.

      We Want to Be Great