"The bullets sound like music to my ears" : socialization of child soldiers within African rebel groups

L. Vermeij

"The bullets sound like music to my ears" : socialization of child soldiers within African rebel groups

L. Vermeij

WASS

Research output: Thesis › internal PhD, WU

Abstract

Based on over 400 in-depth interviews with child soldiers and their commanders, this research reveals how rebel group socialization leads to allegiance among child soldiers and how this contributes to the creation of a cohesive group.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Wageningen University
Supervisors/Advisors	Hilhorst, Thea, Promotor Gates, S.G., Co-promotor, External person van der Haar, Gemma, Co-promotor
Award date	20 Jan 2014
Place of Publication	Wageningen
Publisher	Wageningen University
Print ISBNs	9789461737700
Publication status	Published - 2014

Keywords

socialization
identity
children
soldiers
armed forces
rebellion
groups
social integration
war
conflict
revolution
africa

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Children of Rebellion: Socialization of Child Soldiers within African Rebel Groups
Vermeij, L., Hilhorst, T. & van der Haar, G.
1/01/09 → 20/01/14
Project: PhD

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"The bullets sound like music to my ears" : socialization of child soldiers within African rebel groups

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Children of Rebellion: Socialization of Child Soldiers within African Rebel Groups

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