Abstract
AbstractThis qualitative study of 50 indigenous Palestinian Bedouin parents from six unrecognized villages in the Naqab (Negev) Desert in southern Israel explores parental perceptions of risk for children in the context of structural oppression, cultural transition, conservative lifestyle, and ongoing political conflict. Data were collected through focus groups and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings demonstrate a wide range of perceived risks, including physical environment–related challenges, parental-related challenges, sociocultural-related challenges, and policy and political-related challenges. Despite these numerous risk factors, Bedouin families report coping and trying to prevent risk through maternal investment in child rearing, social cohesion and tribal support, spirituality and religion, and their collective history. This case study underscores the importance of giving voice to the voiceless, learning from parents about risks for children, understandi...
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