Book

Growing up in an Egyptian village: Silwa, Province of Aswan

Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd.London • Published In 1954 • Pages: xvii, 316

By: 'Ammār, Ḥāmid.

Abstract
This source is a study of the social and psychological aspects of education in the village community of Silwa. A discussion of the economy, social organization and religion is followed by an analysis of socialization from infancy to marriage and adulthood. Children's play, games and folk tales are described and analyzed in some detail. The appendices include results of psychological tests administered by the author. This is the first study of child training in a village community which is dominated by the Islamic tradition. (The author was born in Silwa and his personal connections permitted a high degree of participation in the community life.) Although the village is relatively isolated and conservative, influences from urban areas are being felt. The author includes a discussion of social change, especially the impact of modern schooling on the village culture. Throughout an interdisciplinary approach is used (anthropological, sociological and psychological).
Subjects
Real property
Division of labor by gender
Community structure
Tillage
Occupational specialization
Daily routine
Household
Status, role, and prestige
Real property
Childhood activities
Nuclear family
Visiting and hospitality
Extended families
Lineages
Territorial hierarchy
Settlement patterns
Cultural identity and pride
Kin relationships
Lineages
Techniques of socialization
Educational theory and methods
Marriage
culture
Fellahin
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Social Anthropologist
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1963
Field Date
1951
Coverage Date
1900-1954
Coverage Place
Egypt
Notes
Hamed Ammar
Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-308)
LCCN
54004087
LCSH
Villages--Egypt--Case studies Silwa Bahari