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Child fostering chains among Ovambo families in Namibia, southern Africa

Journal of southern Africa studies • 37 (1) • Published In 2011 • Pages: 157-176

By: Brown, Jill R. (Jill Rena).

Abstract
This exploration of the cultural logic of child fostering in Ovambo society focuses on themes that emerged in interviews with foster parents, including the motivations behind fostering and the equitable treatment of children, and the rules of reciprocal exchange. The findings single out education as the most important factor influencing a mother's choices in caregiving. The discussion includes government programs promoting the care of HIV/AIDS orphans.
Subjects
Life history materials
Family relationships
Adoption
Social placement
Child care
Status of children
culture
Ovambo
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Psychologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2021
Field Date
1996-1999, 2006, 2009
Coverage Date
2006
Coverage Place
Eenhana, Ohangwena region, and Katutura, Windhoek, Khomas region, Namibia
Notes
Jill Brown
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
75642679
LCSH
Ovambo (African people)