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Utilizing Expressive Arts to Explore Educational Goals among Girls in Haiti.

Faculty Author(s): Rice, Karen; Girvin, Heather; Frank, Jennifer M.
Student Author(s): -
Department: SOWK
Publication: Social Work with Groups
Year: 2019
Abstract: In Haiti, deeply held familial beliefs about gender roles, as well as systemic barriers, block opportunities for women and girls, making the attainment of education a near impossibility for many. This research study utilized expressive arts as a therapeutic tool to facilitate group work with children to explore their aspirations to better understand the collective dreams and hopes of a group that has been marginalized by cultural beliefs and systemic barriers. The youth were clearly shaped by context and articulated the traditional expectations associated with being a Haitian woman. Implications for social work practice with groups are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Social Work with Groups is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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