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The various marriage ceremonies performed in Africa begin with the initial introduction between the groom and bride. The Yoruba call this ‘Mo mi i mo e’ (know me and let me know you) while the Igbo call it ‘Ikutu aka n’ulo’ (Knock on the door). [5] The family is typically involved within this process.
Marriage in Africa (5 C, 10 P)-Recognition of same-sex unions in Africa (2 C, 13 P) M. Marriage, unions and partnerships in Ethiopia (3 P) S. Marriage, unions and ...
"Matrilocal" means new families are established in proximity to the brides' extended family of origin, not that of the groom. Note: separate in the marriage column refers to the practice of husbands and wives living in separate locations, often informally called walking marriages. See the articles for the specific cultures that practice this ...
Transfer of lobola occurs, which includes the transfer of cattle from the groom's family to the bride's family. This can occur months or years after umtsimba. [5] [14] The Swazi tradition states:"akulotjolwa intfombi kulotjolwa umfati" which means that, the bride price is paid for a woman who is legally bound in marriage and not for a single ...
Same-sex marriage in Africa (2 C, 1 P) C. Marriage in Cameroon (2 P) Child marriage in Africa (17 P) M. Marriage in Mauritania (3 P) P. Polygamy in Africa (1 C, 49 P)
Government-supported childcare privileges the two-earner model of family life over a more pluralistic approach to supporting families, and how we determine who gets to care for their kids.
In southern Africa, the ukungenwa custom is linked to the concept of marriage as the binding of two lineages. If a husband dies, his wives are expected to remain within the family group and are inherited by his male relatives (also known as Levirate marriage ). [ 2 ]
South African family law is concerned with those legal rules in South Africa which pertain to familial relationships. [1] It may be defined as "that subdivision of material private law which researches, describes and regulates the origin, contents and dissolution of all legal relationships between: (i) husband and wife (including the parties to a civil union); (ii) parents, guardians (and ...