Effect of initiation rites on access to education and training for children and adolescents: case of the city of Nampula.
case of the city of Nampula
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Ritos de Iniciação, Acesso à Educação, Retenção, Abandono escolarAbstract
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The idea according to which initiation rites constitute a traditional education and mark the transition from one phase of life (childhood or adolescence) to another phase or stage of life (adulthood) is consensual (Cipre, 1996; Junod, 1996; Ratilal, 19999 and Osório, 2008).
This summary is the result of a study carried out with the aim of investigating the effect of initiation rites on access to education and training for children and adolescents, particularly girls specifically.
The study aimed to identify the teachings of initiation rites, the way they are approached and verify their influence on the girl's access and continuity in school. The study took place in three neighbourhoods in the City of Nampula, namely, Muatala, Nakitiri and Muhala Expansão. In each neighbourhood, one block was selected at random. Being an ethnographic study, qualitative interviews were administered with key informants and an observation guide was applied. The results of the study suggest that there is no direct influence of initiation rites on access to education for boys and girls, as they generally occur during school holidays, although some problems persist regarding the attendance and retention of students in school. School. The study recommends that the continuous improvement seen in coordination between education authorities and local authorities be maintained to ensure that young people and adolescents do not drop out of school early. To ensure students' competence, the study also recommends reinforcing awareness-raising activities about the importance of school and the effective harmonization of ritual calendars and the school calendar, adopting precise information mechanisms between the school and local authorities to make known the activities planned in each of the education systems (formal and traditional education) in order to avoid overlaps.
Keywords: initiation rites, access to education, retention, school dropout
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