2021
DOI: 10.1007/s42087-021-00230-1
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“Even the NGOs Never Talk About Ufiti [Witchcraft]”: a Decolonial and Feminist Cultural Psychological Analysis of Individualized Development Clashing with Communal Ways of Being

Abstract: Conducting a multi-sited psychology study on how Malawian participants perceive Western-oriented non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) gendered development approaches, it became apparent that perceptions of ufiti (the Malawian term for what loosely translates as witchcraft in English)—and its gendered inclination—was highly relevant. As in many parts of the world, people in Malawi may relate themselves and their social world in connection to spiritual and supernatural dimensions, manifested in practices and d… Show more

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“…Due to the secrecy around menstruation, many women preferred disposing of pads and burning used cloth. Further research is recommended to improve the availability and manufacturing standards of high-quality reusable sanitary pads [14].…”
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“…Due to the secrecy around menstruation, many women preferred disposing of pads and burning used cloth. Further research is recommended to improve the availability and manufacturing standards of high-quality reusable sanitary pads [14].…”
Section: Studies Focused On Awareness About Menstruation and Menstrua...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…• Menstrual blood water draining from the bathroom should not be visible to neighbours/passers-by [14].…”
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confidence: 99%
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