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Talibés and Children’s Rights in Senegal
Donna L. PerryDepartment of Sociology & Anthropology
March 3, 2006
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Senegal10,589,571 population
Same size as South Dakota94% Muslim
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Talibé: Muslim child disciple (boy entrusted to live with and work for a marabout for many years)
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Marabout: Islamic sage
Teaches talibés to recite the Qur’an and performs many other religious duties (leading prayers, healing, officiating at ceremonies, resolving disputes, and preparing protective amulets)
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Daara: informal school run by a marabout
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http://armsoflove.org/where_senegal_talibe.htm
See pictures on the website of “Arms of Love International, Talibé Program
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A. Parents who send their
children to live as talibés
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B. Rural Critics:
Wolof farmers
who oppose the
talibé institution
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C. Urban Critics:
Intellectuals
&
Islamic Fundamentalists
who oppose the talibé institution
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D. Marabouts and their devotees who lash back
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