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...They, like Americans, wish to better the lives of their children and are willing to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve this.

Table of Contents

1. Preface

2. Introduction

3. Land

4. People
Place in Society
Social Structures
Economy
 
5. History
Colonial Period
Slavery
Social Impact of Slavery
After Slavery
20th Century
Civil War
In Refugee Camps
Post-Civil War

6.   Religion

7.   Daily Life and Values
Family Life
Marriage and Children
Community Life
Festivities
Diet
Dress
Art, Literature, Music
 
8. Language and Literacy
Af Maay Dialect
Literacy
 
9. Education
 
10. Cross-cultural Challenges
Housing
Work and Finances
Health Care
Mental Health
Education
Learning English
Style of Communication
Special Needs of Women
Relations Between Bantu and Other Somalis

11. Af Maay Glossary

12. Bibliography

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