Equally Able, Differently Looking: Discrimination and Physical Violence against Persons with Albinism in Ghana

Albinism, an inherited condition from birth as a result of the lack of melanin pigment which usually changes the colour of the skin, hair and eyes, is usually greeted with resentment in most African communities. In Ghana, some communities and families consider it a misfortune to give birth to Albino...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal for the Study of Religion 2017-01, Vol.30 (1), p.161-188
1. Verfasser:	Benyah, Francis
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Albinism Albino Belief & doubt Christianity cultural Discrimination Human rights inculturation Religion Spirituality Studies Violence
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