The curse of a size: socio-cultural conception of dwarfism and effects on political participation in south-western Nigeria
The notion of dwarfs as inferior members of the society is a long-held belief amongst the Yoruba ethnic group of south-western Nigeria. By virtue of their size, dwarfs are objects of amusements and ridicule and denied political and leadership opportunities. They cannot become kings, hold chieftainc...
Main Author: | Azeez Olusola Olaniyan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Brawijaya University
2019-11-01
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Series: | Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies |
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Online Access: | https://ijds.ub.ac.id/index.php/ijds/article/view/179 |
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