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The Symbolism and Communicative Contents of Dreadlocks in Yorubaland

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Exploring the cultural significance of hairstyles, this work delves into the Yoruba community's emotional reactions to an adult male sporting a 'deviant' hairstyle, particularly dreadlocks. It presents an ontological and epistemological analysis of Yoruba beliefs, illustrating how hairstyles serve as symbolic communicative signals that convey messages within the culture. Through real-life examples, the book highlights the complexities of social perceptions and the interpretive frameworks surrounding personal expression in the Yoruba context.

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The Symbolism and Communicative Contents of Dreadlocks in Yorubaland, Augustine Agwuele

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Tytuł
The Symbolism and Communicative Contents of Dreadlocks in Yorubaland
Język
angielski
Wydawca
Springer
Rok wydania
2016
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
220
ISBN13
9783319301853
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Opis
Exploring the cultural significance of hairstyles, this work delves into the Yoruba community's emotional reactions to an adult male sporting a 'deviant' hairstyle, particularly dreadlocks. It presents an ontological and epistemological analysis of Yoruba beliefs, illustrating how hairstyles serve as symbolic communicative signals that convey messages within the culture. Through real-life examples, the book highlights the complexities of social perceptions and the interpretive frameworks surrounding personal expression in the Yoruba context.