They carry their families / produced by Ingo A. Zamperoni.
| Other author | Zamperoni, Ingo A. |
| Other author | Filmakers Library, inc. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2000, 1998. |
| Description | 1 online resource (12 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1652627 |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Life in a rural village in Mauritania is hard on women. Tradition and Islamic religion are intertwined to reinforce strict gender roles. The husband is the protector and keeper; his word is law. While the men take their ease, the girls and women are off to the fields during the peanut planting and harvest season, walking five miles each way, and coming home with heavy burdens from the fields to prepare the family dinner. They carry the water, sweep the yard, wash the clothes, and care for the children. This short, beautifully filmed video captures succinctly the subservience of women, while at the same time remaining respectful of tradition and culture. There are no drugs, alcohol or loneliness in this kind of community, where family bonds are very strong. We hear from several young Peace Corps workers in the village who are hopeful that by educating and thereby widening the horizons of young women, eventually women will have more choices. From a Western perspective, the future of Africa depends on education and family planning. |
| General note | Originally released as DVD. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed Nov. 6, 2012). |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Awards note | Associated Press, Best Enterprise Reporting (New England), 1999 |
| Awards note | Middle East Studies Association, 1999 |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |