Young People’s Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Moving Young LivesThis book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice. |
Contents
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Experiencing the Journey to School Rural and Urban Narratives | 65 |
Balancing the Load Mobility Work and Income Generation | 91 |
Beyond the School and Working Day Building Connections Through Play Leisure Worship and Other Social Contact | 123 |
Mobility and Health Young Peoples HealthSeeking Behaviour and Physical Access to Health Services | 153 |
Negotiating Transport Travel and Traffic Part 1 Walking and Cycling | 179 |
Negotiating Transport Travel and Traffic Part 2 MotorMobility Traffic Risk and Road Safety | 203 |
Conclusion Reflecting on Theory and Method Practice and Policy | 226 |
Young Peoples Daily Mobilities in SubSaharan Africa | 244 |
Index | 245 |
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