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Thinking the Gusii Way. Edition No. 1
VDM Publishing House, Oct 2008, Pages: 224
FGM continues to be a vexing problem. Attention is
drawn to a Kenyan community,Abagusii,in examining
why painful,terrifying practices persists.The book
reveals peoples’core values,philosophy of life,and
FGM links to everyday struggles.It provides insights
into contemporary significance of FGM,impact of
globalization on women and unintended consequences
of intervention strategies.Focusing on survival as a
strategic framework anchored in dialogue,it engages
local and foreign feminist theories in ending FGM.
In an effort to move beyond simplified binary
definition of insiders/outsiders, Mose argues that
any person,born locally or raised in the West can
become insider and or outsider and cautions against
discounting great foreign ethnographies or blindly
embracing insider perspectives.She integrates
insider/outsider perspectives for collaborative
eradication efforts.She offers new approach to
addressing the issue of naming.The book will be
useful to development practitioners, Women’s
Studies,anthropology,law,African and sociology
scholars, non profit organizations, feminist
activists, women and human rights,women’s health
and public policy advocates.
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