Ahfad Journal articles from June 2004

Ahfad Journal archives from June 2004

Editor's note.(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... Dear Readers, The articles that are in this issue are from diversified disciplines. The first article discusses the variances of gender inequality in cultures, cultural relativism in cultural discourse, culture and patriarchy and the...

Gender difference masquerading as a tool for women oppression in cultural discourse.
June 1, 2004... Culture is a primary force in the socialisation of individuals and a major determinant of the consciousness and experience of the community. However, there are variances of gender inequality in all cultures, which may not be due to mere...

Psycho-sexual effect of female genital mutilation on Sudanese men.
June 1, 2004... Female genital mutilation is well known for the infliction of health and other hazards on girls and women. However, very little is known about the psychosexual effect of FGM on Sudanese women (Abdel Magied and Musa, 2002) and there is hardly...

Knowledge and attitudes of Sudanese youth towards female genital mutilation/female circumcision (FGM/FC).
June 1, 2004... Case study: College of Technological Sciences (Tigana) The Knowledge and attitudes of university female (200) and male (100) students towards FGM were investigated. The respondents were students who usually come from families of high...

Religion and peace in Sudan: inter-religious dialogue and peaceful co-existence.
June 1, 2004... Religion has been misused to contribute to conflict in the Sudanese civil war. Many reasons; historically, colonial, religions, conflict and distances have caused little genuine dialogue between people of the Sudan, particularly people of the...

Shambat farmers experience in utilizing draught animals in agriculture.
June 1, 2004... A study was carried out in the vegetable production farms at Shambat during June and July 2001. The main objective of the study was to identify and test the employment of draught animals in the agricultural production in the area. Data was...

Batool Addella Salama, Hiba Ahmed Eimin and Hoyam AbdellaGadir Abu Giba (2003) The Environmental Effect of Shanty Dwellings in Sudan.(Research notes)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Batool Addella Salama, Hiba Ahmed Eimin and Hoyam AbdellaGadir Abu Giba (2003) The Environmental Effect of Shanty Dwellings in Sudan. BSc Dissertation, School of Organization Management. Ahfad University for Women The objectives of the...

Julie Bahgat Kamal Bishara (2003) Women headed house hold working in the informal sector.(Research notes)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Julie Bahgat Kamal Bishara (2003) Women headed house hold working in the Informal sector. BSc Dissertation. School of Organization Management. Ahfad University for Women The study aims at investigating the challenges women headed house...

Hanan Amin Elfadil Amu, Amelia Anselmo Anthony (2003). The role of Sudanese Women in Peace Development.(Research notes)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Hanan Amin Elfadil Amu, Amelia Anselmo Anthony (2003). The role of Sudanese Women in Peace Development. B.Sc. Dissertation, School of Organization Management, Ahfad University for Women The study dealt with a case study in Khartoum...

Ahfad news.
June 1, 2004... General News --The office of Academic Affairs conducted the final amendments to the list of academic excellence for the students of AUW and that was after the inclusion of the School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy. In that the list...

Hanny.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Editor Tahra ElObeid Hanny, Lightfoot-Klein (2002) Publishers : Bloomington, IN ISBN: 1-4003-9699-X (Paper back) SECRET WOUNDS is the final segment of Hanny Lightfoot--Klein's triology. The theme is genital mutilation of...

Patricia L. Howard (Editor) 2003. Women and Plants "Gender Relations in Biodiversity Management and Conservation".(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Patricia L. Howard (Editor) 2003. Women and Plants "Gender Relations in Biodiversity Management and Conservation". Zed Books London and New York. ISBN No: 1 84227 1566 HB (paperback) This book is the result of the proceedings of a...

Willams, L. Kjonstad A. and Roboson P. (2003) Law and Poverty: The legal System and Poverty Reduction.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Willams, L. Kjonstad A. and Roboson P. (2003) Law and Poverty: The legal System and Poverty Reduction. Zed books: London and New York. PP234. ISBN No.: 82773988 This is a ground breaking work on issues of poverty and the various...

Susan McKay and Dyan Mazurana (2004) Where are the girls? Girls Fighting Forces Northern Uganda, Sierra Leone and Mozambique, Their Lives After The War.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Susan McKay and Dyan Mazurana (2004) Where are the girls? Girls Fighting Forces Northern Uganda, Sierra Leone and Mozambique, Their Lives After The War. Canada International Center for Human Rights and Democratic Development. ISBN No.: 2...

Books received.
June 1, 2004... Edgar K. Browning. (1992): Microeconomic Theory and Applications (4th edition) New York, Harper Collins Salvadore, Dominik. (1994). Microeconomics (2nd edition). New York: Harper Collins Astrada, Alma Baccino. (1982).Manual on the...