Young Peoples Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa Moving Young Lives [Hardcover]

This book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice.

1: Introduction: children, young people and the mobilities turn in sub-Saharan Africa

2: Identifying research gaps and building a field research methodology with young people

3: Experiencing the journey to school: rural and urban narratives

4:  Balancing the load: mobility, work and income generation

5: Beyond the school and working day: building connections through play, leisure, worship and other social contact

6: Mobility and health: young peoples health-seeking behaviour and physical access to health services

7:  Negotiating transport, travel and traffic, part 1: walking and cycling

8:  Negotiating transport, travel and traffic, part 2: motor-mobility, traffic risk and road safety  

9: Conclusion: Reflecting on theory and method, practice and policy

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