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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Theoretical background
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Front Matter
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Results from the in-depth analysis of the social context (expert interviews)
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Front Matter
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About this book
How is it possible to fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) without disrespecting traditional values? This study analyses ‘film’ as a tool for Human Rights Education in Burkina Faso, especially when it includes thought structures of the local communities. Here, the innovative approach of ciné débat, a particular cinematic awareness-raising strategy is applied and analysed. Thus, this research describes how a documentary film about FGM in Burkina Faso was produced and presented. It is believed that the critical reconsideration of one’s own thoughts represents a prerequisite for changing habits. The aim is to find solutions within the traditional context of the country, not to dictate or instruct behaviour patterns to the locals.
Authors and Affiliations
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Berlin, Germany
Johanna Richter
About the author
Johanna Richter obtained a PhD in Political Sciences at the UNESCO Chair of Human Rights Education. She travels frequently to West Africa, and has been researching the topic of gender in Burkina Faso for over 10 years. She has worked on various science documentaries for TV.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Human Rights Education Through Ciné Débat
Book Subtitle: Film as a Tool to Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation in Burkina Faso
Authors: Johanna Richter
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-12723-7
Publisher: Springer VS Wiesbaden
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-12722-0Published: 29 March 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-12723-7Published: 18 March 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 363
Number of Illustrations: 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Gender Studies, Social Work, Cultural Studies