Haruka Arii

Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Hokkaido University of Education *Profile is at the time of the award.

2025Inamori Research GrantsHumanities & Sociology

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Research topics: Social Relationships of Fostering by Sexual minorities in Rural Ethiopia

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Summary: In Maale, southwestern Ethiopia, there is a third gender category called ashitime, which refers to those who have male bodies but cannot participate in reproduction and assume feminine roles. This study will investigate a case of child fostering by ashitime, and clarifies how relationships beyond the existing kinship and gender frameworks are established, focusing on the practice of care. Through this, I will also examine the social positioning of ashitime engaged in foster care.

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I hope to add a new perspective on sexuality and family diversity through this study by focusing on the relationships that are built through the practice of care, rather than assuming that care is provided based on pre-conceived ideas of relationships, such as a parent–child relationship.

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