The Social Construction of Barefooting in Rural Ethiopia: The Case of Fogera, South Gondar

Walking barefoot is a common practice in the Fogera community. It is associated with social meanings such as masculinity and strength and much less with poor economic conditions.Using the concept of social construction, this article investigates the underlying norms...

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Main Authors: Fikadu Kassa, Abeje Berhanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Addis Ababa University 2022-12-01
Series:Ethiopian Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities
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Online Access:http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJSSH/article/view/7879/6351