Education and Human Capital Development among Geographically Isolated Regions and Marginalized Groups in Kenya

Shani, Serah

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-40566-3_7

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Maasai Experiences With Schooling and Urban Challenges1

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2023

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite1

Independent0

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…By challenging Maasai morals and cultural values that are meant as mechanisms for success, they also place themselves outside of the wider Maasai culture. Given that youth are already disadvantaged because of their Indigenous minority status and the legacies of colonialism (Shani, 2020(Shani, , 2022, any risky behavior can derail plans for the future.…”

Section: Maasai Experiences With Schooling and Urban Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Accumulated funds of knowledge among privileged Maasai: An emphasis on virtues and morals in parenting practices

Shani

2023

Anthropology & Edu Quarterly

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Indigenous knowledge systems evolve and sometimes can be repurposed to address the challenges of living in an interconnected world. Despite the impact of globalization and the spread of Western ideas, such knowledge systems can still play a vital role in Indigenous societies. This ethnographic research examines the moral values and virtues college‐educated Maasai parents instill in their children, enabling them to flourish in the global market economy.

show abstract

Section: Maasai Experiences With Schooling and Urban Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%