Human Rights Education Through Cine Debat Paperback

India

Johanna Richter

How is it possible to fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) without disrespecting traditional values? This study analyses `film' as a tool for Human Rights Education in Burkina Faso, especially when it includes thought structures of the local communities. Here, the innovative approach of cine debat, a particular cinematic awareness-raising strategy is applied and analysed. Thus, this research describes how a documentary film about FGM in Burkina Faso was produced and presented. It is believed that the critical reconsideration of one's own thoughts represents a prerequisite for changing habits. The aim is to find solutions within the traditional context of the country, not to dictate or instruct behaviour patterns to the locals.

3658127228

9783658127220

English

Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

29 Mar 2016

363

Johanna Richter obtained a PhD in Political Sciences at the UNESCO Chair of Human Rights Education. She travels frequently to West Africa, and has been researching the topic of gender in Burkina Faso for over 10 years. She has worked on various science documentaries for TV.