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Gender, Space, and Belonging in Urban Papua New Guinea: Exploring Identity, Inclusion, and Exclusion

Barry Bryant

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Published in The New Port Moresby: Gender Space And Belonging In Urban Papua New Guinea (Topics In The Contemporary Pacific)

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Urban Papua New Guinea is a rapidly changing and dynamic environment, where traditional and modern ways of life intersect in complex ways. Gender, space, and belonging are central to understanding the experiences of individuals and communities in this urban context.

The New Port Moresby: Gender, Space, and Belonging in Urban Papua New Guinea (Topics in the Contemporary Pacific)

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This book examines the interplay of these three elements, providing insights into the social and cultural dynamics that shape urban life in Papua New Guinea. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in the capital city of Port Moresby, the author explores how gendered norms and practices influence access to space, mobility, and resources.

The book also examines the ways in which urban space is gendered, and how this affects women's and men's sense of belonging and safety. It highlights the challenges and opportunities that urban life presents for women, and explores the strategies they employ to navigate these challenges and negotiate their place in the city.

This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on gender and urbanism, and will be of interest to scholars, students, and policymakers working in the fields of anthropology, sociology, urban studies, and gender studies.

Key Features

Examines the interplay of gender, space, and belonging in urban Papua New Guinea
Provides insights into the social and cultural dynamics that shape urban life in the country
Draws on extensive fieldwork in the capital city of Port Moresby
Highlights the challenges and opportunities that urban life presents for women
Explores the strategies women employ to navigate these challenges and negotiate their place in the city

Gender and Urban Space
Belonging and Exclusion in the City
Women's Strategies for Navigating Urban Life

Author Biography

Dr. Jane Doe is a social anthropologist and urban studies scholar. She has conducted extensive research on gender, space, and belonging in urban Papua New Guinea, and her work has been published in leading academic journals. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Papua New Guinea.