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Rita Schäfer

genderinafrika@web.de

Rita Schäfer's German Website

Rita Schäfer last contributed to D+C/E+Z in summer 2016 as freelance author and scholar.

All articles of Rita Schäfer

Gender
Rita Schäfer

The roots of the family

The legal status of women in South Africa is better than ever before – on paper

Men
Rita Schäfer

A controversial issue

South African views on male circumcision diverge - tradition and health matter

Men as agents of change
Rita Schäfer

Role model

Outdated male stereotypes are hampering gender equality in South Africa

Civil strife
Rita Schäfer

Culture of male violence undermines society

Tackling male violence after civic strife

Peace missions
Rita Schäfer

Women make peace

Women’s roles in UN peacekeeping

Haiti
Rita Schäfer

Dangerous camps

Haiti: Sexualised violence in refugee camps

Women’s rights
Rita Schäfer

Overburdened judiciary staff

South Africa struggles to enforce modern family legislation

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