Exploring Girlhood : Girls' Cottage in supporting the identity and growth among girls from a Muslim background
Smith, Tiina (2011)
Smith, Tiina
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112715717
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112715717
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During autumn 2010 and spring 2011 the author did two practical placements in the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Helsinki. The new Girls' Cottage-venture run by the association had just taken its first steps. Therefore, this thesis was written to support the project. The objective of the venture was to establish a low threshold free time place only for girls from all backgrounds in eastern Helsinki.
The aim of this research was to describe the concept of the Girls’ Cottage and raise awareness of the venture, further the significance of the girl-focused work. In addition, the purpose was to introduce the working methods which have been included as a fundamental base of the Girls’ Cottage. Moreover, this study was pointed out to present thoughts related to girls’ identity growth for the future realisation of the venture.
This research has a qualitative approach. Interviews and observation were used as methods for collecting the data.
A thematic analysis method was used when analysing the data.
The results of this thesis presented the multiply dimensions of identity. Different cultures, habits and backgrounds affected the comprehension of identity, what the attained identity includes and how identity of the girls from a Muslim background could be supported. The research also strengthened the need of the ‘Girls’ Cottage’ in the area of eastern Helsinki, further the activities which they would wish to organise.
The aim of this research was to describe the concept of the Girls’ Cottage and raise awareness of the venture, further the significance of the girl-focused work. In addition, the purpose was to introduce the working methods which have been included as a fundamental base of the Girls’ Cottage. Moreover, this study was pointed out to present thoughts related to girls’ identity growth for the future realisation of the venture.
This research has a qualitative approach. Interviews and observation were used as methods for collecting the data.
A thematic analysis method was used when analysing the data.
The results of this thesis presented the multiply dimensions of identity. Different cultures, habits and backgrounds affected the comprehension of identity, what the attained identity includes and how identity of the girls from a Muslim background could be supported. The research also strengthened the need of the ‘Girls’ Cottage’ in the area of eastern Helsinki, further the activities which they would wish to organise.