Orphanages in Egypt.

Authors :: Gibbons, Jacqueline A.
Source :: Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.). Aug2005, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p261-285. 25p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: This is an ethnographic study of girls' orphanages in Egypt. It examines cultural notions of unwanted children and explores the attitudes, perceptions and managerial practices of six orphanages in and around Cairo. The institutions are characterized by various styles of surrogate mothering educational and administrative practices, occupational training and the marital aspirations and attitudes of their occupants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]