Intersectional Barriers Faced by Urban Somali Refugee Girls in Uganda

Abstract

: We based this article on a qualitative study that focuses on barriers to the integration of Somali Muslim urban refugee girls in Uganda. We were interested in how different ethnic and gender identities influence Somali refugee girls' access to education and participation in society. Based on 75 semi -structured interviews with refugee children between 10 and 16 years of age in Kampala, we used constant comparative analysis to explore the intersectional experiences of Somali refugee girls. We found that they face specific gender -based discrimination and temporal and spatial restraints. This plays a key role in their ability to integrate into society. We conclude that it is important to avoid homogenizing refugee children's experiences and to incorporate intersectional analysis in studying integration.

Author(s)

Winne Naketudde

Year

2024

Countries

Uganda

Language

English

Research Method

Quantitative

Article Type

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Keywords

Ethnicity | Gender disparities | Access to education | Widening participation | Orphans and other vulnerable children | Secondary education | Excel Import

Full Citation Style

Naketudde, W. (2024). Intersectional Barriers Faced by Urban Somali Refugee Girls in Uganda. Strategic Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.3167/ghs.2024.170108
Naketudde, W., 2024. Intersectional Barriers Faced by Urban Somali Refugee Girls in Uganda. Strategic Research Journal. Available at: <https://doi.org/10.3167/ghs.2024.170108>
Naketudde, W.. "Intersectional Barriers Faced by Urban Somali Refugee Girls in Uganda." Strategic Research Journal (2024). https://doi.org/10.3167/ghs.2024.170108
Naketudde W. Intersectional Barriers Faced by Urban Somali Refugee Girls in Uganda. Strategic Research Journal. 2024; https://doi.org/10.3167/ghs.2024.170108

Research Team

Winne Naketudde

Winne Naketudde

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