Recently added articles from Ahfad Journal:
Editors note.(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Dear Reader, In this issue are included four articles that I hope you will enjoy reading. The first article reviews the records of Sudan national prevalence surveys (1979-2006) and others, that have clearly shown historical gradual shift in FGM practice, form the severest type ...
Historical prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Shift from infibulation to clitoridectomy and non-circumcision in Sudan.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract Graphical extrapolations from previous national surveys on FGM in Sudan have shown overall prevalence of about 96% between 1979 and 1983. In 1991, the overall prevalence was 89.2% with a drop of 7.3%. National surveys of 2000 and 2001 recorded 90% overall prevalence of ...
The dilemma of worldwide typology and terminology of FGM--with special reference to Sudan.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The objective of this article is the development of pertinent FGM typology, through using the local languages and / or dialects that are comprehensible to and culturally accepted by the individuals of different societies. WHO (1996) typology and the recently ...
Women in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State.(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The study focused on Sudanese women working in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State. It aimed at identifying the reasons behind women's work, the constraining and enhancing factors that affect their performance as entrepreneurs, beside their ...
Women access to market: a livelihoods and gender approach--case study: Kassala State.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The study has been conducted in Kassala State during the period from May 2007 to February 2008. The main objectives of this study were to identify the factors that affect women access to markets in the study area and to investigate the major obstacles that faced women ...