Perception Sociale Du Handicap Au Burundi - by Barbara Superson (Paperback)

About the Book

The result of intensive research and personal commitment, this monograph offers a unique perspective on how people with disabilities are perceived in Burundi.

Book Synopsis

The result of intensive research and personal commitment, this monograph offers a unique perspective on how people with disabilities are perceived in Burundi. Through in-depth analysis, the work explores how collectivist culture, history, and local beliefs shape views on disability, giving voice to narratives often absent from academic discourse. Through in-depth analysis, it explores how collectivist culture, history, and local beliefs shape understandings of disability, giving voice to narratives that are often absent from academic discourse.

The author carefully foregrounds the voices of Burundians--particularly parents, teachers, and children. Drawing on constructivist grounded theory, the book provides a vivid account of social stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, offering insight into the everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities in Burundi.

This book is not merely an academic study but, above all, an ethical commitment to disseminating knowledge and challenging social exclusion. For readers seeking a fresh, cross-cultural perspective on disability and a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that shape its social perception, this monograph offers valuable insight into the lived realities of people with disabilities in Burundi.

Cette monographie, fruit de recherches intensives et d'un engagement personnel, offre un témoignage unique sur la perception des personnes en situation de handicap au Burundi. À travers une analyse profonde, l'ouvrage explore comment la culture collectiviste, l'histoire et les croyances locales façonnent le regard porté sur le handicap, donnant voix à des récits souvent absents du discours scientifique.

L'auteure donne fidèlement la parole aux Burundais, notamment aux parents, aux enseignants et aux enfants. Grâce à la théorie ancrée constructiviste, la publication dresse un portrait vivant des stéréotypes sociaux, des préjugés et des discriminations. Le lecteur découvrira les défis quotidiens des personnes en situation de handicap au Burundi.

Ce livre n'est pas seulement un travail scientifique, mais avant tout un engagement moral pour diffuser la connaissance et lutter contre l'exclusion sociale. Si vous souhaitez porter un regard différent et interculturel sur le handicap et comprendre les mécanismes qui construisent sa perception sociale, cette monographie est le guide que vous recherchez.

Review Quotes

My overall assessment is that the manuscript is well researched and documented and that it qualifies as an intercultural study of disability. The researcher has paid a lot of attention to reviewing the available literature on social and cultural aspects of disability in the African context.--Patrick Devlieger, Professor Emeritus at KU Leuven (Belgium)

About the Author

Barbara Superson - holds a doctorate in psychology and serves as an assistant professor at the Institute of Applied Psychology at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, as well as a lead expert on diagnostic tools at the Educational Research Institute - National Research Institute in Warsaw. A child psychologist and certified trainer, she conducts research in developmental, educational, and rehabilitation psychology. She is particularly interested in the cultural determinants of development and alternative teaching methods. She has also led two development projects in East Africa supporting people with disabilities, carried out under the "Polish Aid" volunteer program and co-financed by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.