Literacies, Power and Identities in Figured Worlds in Malawi

This book is based on an in-depth ethnographic study of the National Adult Literacy Programme (NALP) in Malawi. It highlights the significance of exploring power and identity in literacy studies. Employing the concept of ''figured worlds'' to study literacy as a social practice, the book focuses on understanding power relationships and identities in literacy practices. It illustrates how literacy ...