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A Moroccan wedding ceremony between tradition and modernity : the role of women in the preparations.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-06-01)This research thesis is about the traditional steps before and during the wedding ceremonies in Morocco, with a focus on women's role in these preparations. A part of this thesis in consacrced to the position of woman in Islam and in Moroccan society. A wedding ceremony in Fez is studied as an example to how Moroccan keep their tradition in their modern life. -
The sourga within the socio-economic life of Pere people living in the plain of Mayo-Baleo; Northern Cameroon
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-06-01)The study investigated the sourga within the socio-economic life of the Pere people living in the plain of Mayo-Baleo, Northern Cameroon. It was found out that the sourga, as this reciprocal labor exchange constitutes an important aspect of the social, economic and cultral life of the Pere people. It has also continued to be crucial notwithstanding the change from subsistence farming to commercial ... -
When the past becomes the future : aspects of cultural revitalization among the Gbaya in Bertoua, East-Cameroon
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2007-10-22)This work is done in a context where groups and associations for culture revitalization flourish in Cameroon. By focussing on the actors, means and challenges of culture revival, I aim to describe the outcome of a process of de-tribalisation during which ethnic groups have had to relinquish their traditions in order to subscribe to modernisation as prescribed by states government and through ... -
A Simple Life? : the symbolic significance of environmentalism in the construction of a community : case study in the ecovillage of Las Nubes in Veracruz, Mexico
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2007-11-20)We hear and read about it every day on the news, on TV, radio and newspapers; human activity is having a huge damaging impact on the environment both physically and socially. Physically, we are witnessing a rapid climate change, eroded lands, pollution, increase population, disappearance of species, etc. In the social aspect, with a culture based on constant growth of markets and with a world which ...
