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Orphanages in Egypt.

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.

Keywords: creativity; Egypt; oppression; orphanage; women

Introduction

This article addresses the social and cultural circumstances of girls' orphanages in Egypt and is comprised of research gathered in the last three years, during two field trips. Field research ...

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