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Yitagesu Gebeyehu is an Ethiopian author, academic, and researcher primarily known for his work in social work, qualitative research, and contemporary Ethiopian history. He often writes under the name Yitagesu Getnet Gebeyehu.
Literary Works
As a creative author, he has published several books in Amharic, ranging from poetry to historical narratives. According to Ethiopian Writers, his notable titles include:
- ጥቁር ነጥብ (Tikur Neteb) – Published in 1993 E.C.
- ደጅ ያደረ ልብ (Dej Yadere Lib) – Published in 1997 E.C.
- የደመና መንገድ (Yedemena Menged) – Published in 2007 E.C.
- መንግሥቱ ኃ/ማርያም፡ የሥደተኛው መሪ ትረካዎች (Mengistu Hailemariam: Yesidetegnaw Meri Tirekawoch) – A 2016 publication focusing on narratives regarding the exiled leader Mengistu Hailemariam.
Research and Academic Career
Beyond his creative writing, Yitagesu is a prominent qualitative researcher. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and serves as a researcher for GAGE (Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence). His research frequently focuses on the Afar Region of Ethiopia.
- Gender Norms: Exploring how social norms impact adolescent experiences of violence and life-skills programming.
- Social Issues: Extensively researching Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage risks in pastoralist communities.
- Education: Investigating the educational pathways and barriers for youth in Ethiopia’s lowlands, often sharing his findings on platforms like ResearchGate
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