Research was embarked upon to investigate the role of counselors in promoting sexuality education for in-school adolescents in Nigeria. The respondents were made up of 120 practicing guidance counselors in Enugu State situated in South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. They were drawn from both professional and teacher counselors practicing in…

Among the Maasai of southern Kenya, child circulation in the form of adoption is widespread. It persists despite increased family nuclearization and pervasive sedentarizing discourses depicting "modern" family life as small, settled and nuclear. Through the perspectives and experiences of 10 families having undergone adoption, this…

The dynamics of how a family operates can be revealed by what happens in the kitchen. The kitchen is not just a cooking and eating place but also a place where family members gather--children playing board games or doing homework, parents looking through their latest bills and figuring out the family budget, and grandparents browsing through old…

This article focuses on agency, as a natural disposition in children to be active and participative. Africa's parenting attitudes and education in African family traditions encourage and foster children's responsible agency in family life, cultural and economic activities, and their own developmental learning from an early, especially within the…

Examines the image of women as depicted in the literature of Africa and the Caribbean. Suggests that in the literature of both cultures, women are shown to be self-assertive and in control of their lives, but they are ultimately assessed on their success as wives and mothers. (Author/MJL)

Responds to a critique of an earlier article that reviews the multiple perspectives of African-American child-rearing experts and their implications for counseling. A starting point for understanding and appreciating the contributions of African-American child-rearing scholars is the recognition that one parenting perspective cannot address the…

The improvement in women's status in Cameroon between 1960 and 1985 is examined. Progress and obstacles to progress in the following areas are highlighted: (1) opportunities outside of the home; (2) social status; (3) political role; (4) access to education; (5) marital rights and restrictions; and (6) religious role. (PS)

This brief review of the writings and research of African-American child-rearing experts provides a synopsis of the rich assortment of information available to the counseling profession. The most salient theme is that of firm discipline to prepare children for an often antagonistic environment. (EMK)

Current research strongly refutes assertions that nonspanking methods do not work well with African-American children. Autocratic childrearing is no longer effective. Hitting children does not instill confidence or courage, but supports poor self-concepts, builds desire for revenge, and fosters violence. Data is presented to support this view.…