(Nafisa Baxamusa, 2011), In the essay The Radical Idea of Marrying for Love, Stephanie Coontz discusses the change marriage has made among the different cultures around the world and how it went from being an act that was necessary to something that was done for personal joy and fulfillment., To this day, these types of marriages happen all over the world, arranged marriages make up vastly the higher percentage in human history (Isaac). and expand our definitions and limits. In a landmark ruling, the high court last year recognised that, in accordance with Nandi customary law on woman-to-woman marriages, Monica Jesang Katam could inherit her late wife's property . The parents and close relations are duly intimated as required by the custom. Traditional African Society. moral confusion and conflict that presently confront African Christians at marriage. 4. Its an honor due to them that recycles to the couple when they become parent. What is interesting is that, even though Christianity is a religion that has been associated with equality and freedoms of every human soul, the status of women in relation to polygamy in the apostolic sects have topped the debate. Marriage plays significant roles in the Igbo status system for the individuals and their family and relatives. Even though liberated in Christ, the battered syndrome of colonization is still within us. Copyright 2023 - Weefree Ministries. Woman-to-woman marriage involves the following persons: 1) the female husband herself; 2) if the female husband is already married, her own husband (the female husband's husband); 3) the woman who is married by the female husband - the wife; and 4) the lover (s) of the wife who may father her children. New Trends. family is linked to the broader community. Religion informs everything in traditional African society, including political art, marriage, health, diet, dress, economics, and death. kinship. These approaches to marital . This is to show how crucial it is! The scenario presented in this passage depicts a traditional marriage ceremony. Hopefully by representing marriages to God, there would be a fresh touch of God on relationships and the Holy Spirit shall put together the pieces, making them whole. We missed a balanced understanding of the contradictions that this ambiguity presented. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies. Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. The Igbo have a marriage system that straddles the line of old traditions, types, and new trends to the Igbo structure., Marriage is an important step in the life of nearly every human on earth. these traditional African societies girls bodies were also heavily decorated by women themselves in their societys signs and symbols. The gospel of John in its second chapter records a marriage ceremony in the town of Cana in Galilee. 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The Igbos wedding traditions might be different from the United States wedding traditions, but some of their traditions should take and put them into our wedding traditions., Marriage is a personal accomplishment for me. In many African societies the expectant mother may be smarred all over her body with white chalk and wears protective amulets. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. This article investigates links between ilobolo (bridewealth) practices and marriage outcomes in contemporary Zulu society. In The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia (1867), Samuel Baker documents a steady slave trade from Abyssinia and Sudan to Egypt and the harbour towns of the Red Sea coast. Some go further to find out whether the intended couples parents are married and still living together; not ruling our class distinction. According to the Pew Research Center (2010), traditional African religions are still prevalent in This common occurrence usually brought about tremendous pain and grief to the slaves. In traditional marriage, the religious aspects include the preliminary divination by which the young man who seeks a wife is enabled to find out from what clan or lineage his Chi (Guardian Spirit) permits him to take a wife of fortune from. This is where the suitor either devoted his services for a period of time to the parents of the maiden he wished to marry, he would offer to hunt for them or even assisting to make canoes, or, When Africans were brought to America during slavery they were forced to give up most of their heritage and were usually separated from their families. But in the name of Churchanity [not Christianity], most Africans appear to regard European wedding superior to our rich African traditional rites. African traditional marriage requires parent's consent and blessings. dissolution of a marriage by judgment of a court or by accepted custom. Generally, marriage meaning the institution regulating sex, reproduction, and family life, is a route into classical philosophical issues such as the good and the scope of individual choice, as well as itself raising distinctive philosophical questions. Enquires are instituted by both families concerning the behavior, character and most times religion of the families as well as marital status. To maintain some family identity, parents named their children after themselves or other relatives or sometimes gave them African names., It is said that the Africa culture stands out more than any other culture In the World. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. From oral tradition, literary records and observation, the article, through the lens of ethical relativism, mirrors morality as a timeless definition of humanity influenced by locality. Woman-to-woman marriage can also be beneficial to persons other than the female husband. Although, I myself practice monogamy, as it is tradition in my culture and that of what is expected by me, my community, and my family., There are not original or principle ceremony since it all differs depending on the what clans and from community to community. As both a sacrament and covenant, marriage is traceable back to its origin, God, who is Love. An old African proverb says, A man without a wife is like a vase without flowers. I paid my toll more than twenty years ago. Unfortunately, as a result ofthemen being much older at the time of marriage, most women become widows, knowing that it is understood that they should never remarry again. The underline contribution is that there is value especially in the traditional marriage system this value is underscored in life. To learn more, view ourPrivacy Policy. 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Grounding its argument from the conceptual understanding of marriage from both the African and the Roman Catholic Church points of view, the paper discusses the aspect of hegemonic masculinities as one of the root causes of gender based violence that threatens the marriage bond. Get ideas to incorporate into yours. Cambridge African Film Festival. Enjoy!Marriage is something that is highly valued in the Xhosa culture. Itcertainly places emphasis on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others so they can come to know Him and receive Him as personal Savior, go on to experience Him as Lord of their life, and go even further to know Christ as the essence of their Life (see John 1:12; Colossians 2:6-7; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:8-10). To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds toupgrade your browser. 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These issues amongst others portend a changing landscape for the future of family law and to a larger extent the human race. When being married in the United states the man proposes or whatever the case is in the relationship, but in the Igbos relationship it is the family that plays part in the proposal. [3] This paper takes the case of gender based violence (GBV) as a power that threatens the marriage institution. When it comes to marriage, South Africa has various tribes and cultures which have very colourful traditional ceremonies. Having a wife then to create a family with her and providing for them, is a rite a passage for most African American males. This is neither biblical nor African custom but an aftermath of religion, colonization and perhaps misapplication of the scripture. while caution must be exercised in the quest for the liberation of women so that African cultural values can be retained, and thus not destroyed under the guise of civilization. Berlin: Pp. Instead, the women are told to go to court. In modern times, the influence of the family over marriage has eroded, but many institutions of Shona marriage customs endure. The Bahama of Africa and tribes of Samoa. In 2009, Home Affairs wanted to change the law so that it would be a legal . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Chapter 3 investigated the Chapter 3 investigated the different reasons for divorce among the population. In fact the survival of the family and the future of marriage depended a This means that GBV is not exclusive to any gender. African society, on the other hand, does not emphasize individual looks and lust as the primary motivation for marriage, but rather the basic focus is on building families and communities. Some English bibles record this ceremony as wedding because wedding is purely European concept and tradition. Unfortunately the status of Zimbabwean women is still in a sad state due to the prevalence of masculinist and patriarchal norms that negatively portray Zimbabwean women as subordinates and men as dominating all aspects of life. When she dies, there will be nobody of her own immediate blood to remember Each covenant has a senior partner and God appointed the man. Usually they bring kola nuts and palm wine to feast on. African culture and traditions are handed down from generation to generation. India is one of the largest centers where child marriages take place. God then enacted a rule, for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife and they become one. This rule was for the man whom God through this event satisfied his loneliness. So unhappy is the woman who fails to get children. In Africa, especially in Igbo land, marriage is the only known After they assemble this packet, the parents go search for a man for their daughter and see if he makes the requirements for their daughter., Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. This is something that most Americans are familiar with, or at least they are if theyve been involved in a wedding. In some communities, the dead are buried with their belonging e.g. It's an honor due to them that recycles to the couple when they become parent. Marriage ceremonies throughout Africa vary greatly depending on the faith of the individuals. The ceremony opportune members of both families to know and familiarized themselves. 19, 1: 23-40. Beyond the Quest for Historical Jesus in African Christianity: Albert Nolan, Jacques Dupuis and the Universality of Christ's saving work, Polygamy in the Bible With Implications for Seventh-day Adventist Missiology, BiAS 22: The Bible and Gender troubles in Africa (ed. Marriage As A Conjugal Reality ~ From the Frontlines to the Sublime: Why Man & Woman? I was sadly mistaken with what I thought of this world when the topic of marriage was expressed., MARRIAGE IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETY AND ITS RELEVANCE. (c) Give six ways the Traditional Africans used to maintain their relationship with the The Igbos people are located in the southeastern part of Nigeria. This is a result of their own independent beliefs and traditions which causes them to go about their own unique ritual, although there are few similarities between the two countries., To the Igbo people of West Africa marriage is essential in life. Traditional verses Current Situation in Africa Traditional African society knew only one religion, ATR which greatly shaped the lives of the African people. Despite this manifestation, marriage has been very often exposed to incidences of violence. It is not discriminatory. The Process of Marriage in African Societies: A Multiple Indicator Approach Created Date: 20160811045033Z It analyzes gender-role changes or perceptions of change based on students reported interactions in formal education settings. African culture and traditions are handed down from generation to generation. The dowry and bride items include token money and various gifts. Every marital breach Isukha Traditional Marriage Processes and Rituals in Pre-Colonial Kenya. These perceptions demonstrate a pattern of gender roles shaped by Western Judeo-Christian doctrine within the formal education curriculum, minimal inclusion of local history or cultural content,and loss of indigenous knowledge and practices. Feminist philosophers have seen marriage as playing a crucial role in women's oppression and thus a central topic of justice. This article discusses how Wangari Maathai's life experiences narrated in her autobiography Unbowed offers an opportunity for discussing the contradictions surrounding the perception, place and identity of women in African politics.Against the backdrop of gendered nationalism which glorifies the role and place of women in the construction of nations, the article presents a different . Even when they fought their ways through years of conflicts, thank God they have something to celebrate. A community has distinct beliefs, customs and cultural practices. Protecting its historic definition for the sake of our children and our future is both wise and courageous . But right here is a summary of procedures before and after the Nuptials, the Xhosa way. This shall be the focus of our discussion in this paper. These three ceremonies involve fortune and time. Some Church parents of the brides stipulate the three, as if that guaranteed the success of the relationship. History Of Marriage Customs In Africa According to Caroline Mucece Kithinji, in a paper titled Impact of colonialism on traditional African marriage among the Igoji people of Kenya . 4. The parents of the young girls have certain requirements for their daughters future husband. During this event, relations and the community witness the dowry and bride items given to the womans parent. The ultraviolet light that lit the tiny box of a room made her underwear and heavy lipstick glow in an eerie, supernatural but definitely eye-catching way. They tend to forget the traditional teachings for the marriage, or think they are He is a prolific writer and columnist for Christian Herald, Christian Faith Trumpet and Christian Mirror. African Culture and the Status of Women The Yoruba Example THE ROLE OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RITES ON MARITAL STABILITY: A CASE OF THE ABAGUSII PEOPLE, KENYA January 2022 Project: Post-doctoral Research Authors: Esther Kerebi Nyamache The. In this way, African culture and values can be revaluated, their relevance established and sustained in order to give credence to authentic African identity. African marriage and family should be conducted according to the Christ-event at the Cross. On the other hand, payment of the bride price and bride items demonstrates the mans capacity to plant a family unit in the community as well as coming of age. Again neither the Jewish synagogues nor their temples had a place for wedding. ("Traditional marriage is a bedrock institution of our communities, state, nation and society. Cambridge-Africa Programme. Some slaves tried to continue practices, such as polygamy, that were a part of traditional African cultures but were unsuccessful. The emergence of clusters of traditions and cultural civilization of the wider Igbo society and the influence of the Western culture necessitated the need to review the traditional Igbo marriage and customs. While a single lesson plan cannot fully explore the variety and complexity of African life, in this lesson students can gain insight into the lives of some black women in Sub-Saharan Africa by adopting a perspective that is in part traditional, based on the arts of African village life, and in part. According to Malinowski, " marriage is a contract for the production and maintenance of children." . She is given the task to find her groom in a crowd of guests while she greets them. All they need is marriage blessings. In a traditional marriage, men tend to have a higher status, have more . Its customary gifts [and not a price for buying a bride] in appreciation of the gift of a bride. The traditional values and beliefs of the African that stem from his culture include polygamy, belief in one supreme God as well as many other minor deities, love of children, music, dancing, respect for old age and authority, belief in a future life, marriage and funeral The Role of the African Traditional Religion in the Promotion of Justice, Reconciliation and Peace in Africa in the Twenty-first Century: A Kenyan Experience . of marriage and divorce in contemporary Igbo society. An analysis of the cultural aspects of the marriage in the Shona traditional religion in Zimbabwe, Religion Mariage and Family Values in Africa, Christianity, Marriage and Family Life in Esanland, Silences in marriage laws in Commonwealth Africa: Womens position in polygynous customary marriages, Lessons from Scripture for Maasai Christianity, Lessons from Maasai Culture for the Global Church. For example, if the culture, values private property, it will have laws that forbid theft of property. Little wonder Mary felt so concerned when the marriage ran out of wine. in traditional Africa from a holistic perspective, with emphasis on how culture has impacted negatively on their well-being, although there are benefits derive from their status in society. Same sex marriages are happening everywhere around the world and it has received a significant boost in numbers since the landmark ruling given in Obergefell v. Hodges which made it legal in the 50 states across the United States of America. DEATH RITES IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SOCIETY (A.T.S) In some communities, the corpse is washed using water and herbal medicine in order to preserve and send it clean to the spirit world. This paper looks at how African marriage and family have evolved as a result of direct contact with both Islam and Christianity. with some recent contrasting work on African Americans. A value is that quality of a thing thought of as being more or less desirable, useful, estimable and important. Your guess is as good as mine. When the diviner pronounces the . Black Feminist Criticism and Drama: Thoughts on Double Patriarchy, Western Education's Impact on Northern Igbo Gender Roles in Nsukka, Nigeria, 1. Bibliography Hopkins, E.W.. (1918). The cultural values form a moral code, which regulates the community. - The more wives a man has, the more political alliances he makes. 3. Essay on MARRIAGE IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETY AND ITS, The Practice of Lobola in Contemporary South African Society, African Traditional Family Hunger For Culture, African wedding traditions TraditionsCustoms.com It takes faith that requires belief in miracle to pledge ones life to another. He is a contributor for the International Social Magazine, African Pride Magazine, International Punch and African News Digest. They also include a description of her familys background, education, hobbies, accomplishments and interests. As Siqwana-Ndulo (1998) stated, the institutions of family, marriage and household in African societies revolved around community. wives should be homemakers and primary caregivers were considered to be conservative. It is trite to note that even where regulations exist to excuse or better still legalise this form of marriage, it is still not acceptable in major cultures and civilisation across the world and particularly in many African countries like Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Nigeria. Introduction stopped to stare at the body showcased in the Amsterdam window and inadvertently shuddered. Most of the time, it takes more than one day to discuss the settlement price. Ochieng, E. (2019). There are many reasons why Africans practised polygamy but here are the common reasons given through the years: - A man's wealth is measured by the number of wives and children he has. This paper is comprised of a literature review and an annotated bibliography of past and current empirical and theoretical scholarship and policy analysis concerning the de jure and de facto rules and norms of inheritance practices in African societies, particularly with regard to physical assets, and their effects on the intergenerational You can download the paper by clicking the button above. . This paper examines union patterns of young women (aged 15-29) in more than two dozen countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with the objective of documenting and analyzing the extent and nature of the. However, it is common to see some people taking part in all these forms of marriage. However, the paper focuses on GBV against women. After the traditional marriage ceremony, they went for Court Registry ceremony and ended up in Church wedding. Before this ceremony, the couple get acquainted with each other and agreed to marry. In the traditional African society, older people were highly esteemed because of the important roles they played by helping to integrate the society, preserve its cultural values, transmit knowledge and skills, settle disputes and educate the young. Box 720035, Houston, Texas, 77272 Academia.edu uses cookies to personalize content, tailor ads and improve the user experience. I always knew that marriage was between a man and a woman. Society has moved on; the traditional idea of marriage is outdated. south african law commission project 90 the harmonisation of the common law and the indigenous law report on customary marriages august 1998 The point is that this Second, the continued Eurocentric descriptions and characterization of the African traditional family as some what depraved lead to the use of such terms as bride price, avoidance social taboos, segregated relationships, lack of love and tenderness in African marriages and families. 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