Give five reason why courtship was as important aspect of traditional African marriage.

2/11/2022

Reasons why courtship was important in Traditional African Marriage

It helps in identification of suitable marriage partners
The two families involved in marriage negotiations ( of the boy and girl) established relationship/ familiarization
The boy and girl had the opportunity to learn one another and their families
Offered the opportunity to check/ establish whether the two people ( boy and girl) are related. Near kin to each other
Offered opportunity to establish whether the two people came from marriageable clans/ families

Cemented/ strengthened the relationship between the two families through exchange of gifts mutual visits sharing of food and drink
Gave the two families time to negotiate for dowry
Gave time to the family of the young man to look for and pay dowry or part of it.
Gave the two families time to arrangements
Gave time to the girl and boy to be instructed in family life education/ prepare them for a marriage relationship
Boy and girl were instructed on their duties responsibilities/ privileges in the community
Gave time to establish whether the boy and girl weren’t for marriage e.g. on virginity, impotency, infertility, frigidity (not marriage but courtship)

State five reasons why, marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant

14/4/2021

Why marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant.

Should be permanent /breaking of the marriage had serious consequences
Its binding/the couple/family /clans all who were separate before
Ceremonies are conducted where the concerned couple/family/clan take vows promising loyalty to each other.

Why marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant.

Exchange of gifts/as a sing of lasting relationship/ cement the relationship
Certain conditions have to be fulfilled such as payment of dowry/bearing of children
Gods/spirit are evoked to bless and protect the marriage/prayers are offered to God
There are witnesses i.e. families/friends
There is sharing of a meal/ceremony to express unity/friendship

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State six effects of drunkenness on the family

17/10/2020

The effects of drunkenness on the family

effects of drunkenness on the family

Loss of family finances/ resources/ wealth
Loss of job/ employment/ low productivity
Leads to quarrels/ fights/ injuries
Leads to murder/ suicide/ death
Deterioration of health/ diseases
Spread of diseases/ HIV/AIDs
Leads to immorality/ unfaithfulness
Leads to family breakups/ divorce/ separation
Neglect of children/ family
School dropout/ lack of fees
Isolation of a drunkard/frustrated
Loss of moral judgment
Leads to imprisonment
Leads to stealing from family

Identify six factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

17/10/2020

Factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

Common religious beliefs
The moral character of the prospective pastures
Common interest
Common level of education/thought
The health status of each
A sound economic base to be able to provide for the family
Similar age bracket

State any eight features of a traditional African family

17/10/2020

Features of a traditional African family

features of a traditional African family

It comprises, the living members of the family e.g. parents, children, in laws,aunts,uncles,cousins,nephews etc
It comprises the living death
It comprises the yet to be born
It comprises several nuclear families that form a clan
The clan has final authority on matters of marriage, security and observance of customs
It is a social- religious unit in which all rituals are undertaken by its members
It has such function as promoting a sense of belonging to its members, stability in marriage/unity/ responsibility/ impacting values e.t.c
It is polygamous/ many wives/ children
Its main function is procreation for perpetuation of the family lineage
It is complete with children
It is a divine institution which is effected by marriage/ ordained by God
Husband is the head of the family
All members adhere to the rule and regulations of the family
Elders are highly respected

How responsible parenthood is demonstrated by Christians today

28/10/2019

How responsible parenthood is demonstrated by Christians today

Christian parents provide physical/basic needs for the family.
They provide spiritual guidance to their children.
They teach their children to live in harmony with others/moral values.
They provide their children with education in order to acquire necessary knowledge/skills to realize their full potential.
They act as role models for their children.
They discipline/correct the children whenever they deviate from the norms.
They provide protection/security to their children which enables the children to deal with situations in life.
They teach their children how to grow physically/socially/psychologically so as for them to understand changes in their bodies as they develop.

HOW RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD IS DEMONSTRATED BY CHRISTIANS TODAY

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State the importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities

20/5/2019

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The importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities.

In traditional African communities, bride wealth is given as a sign of commitment by the groom.
It is a way of thanking/appreciating the bride’s family for taking good care of the girl.
Bride wealth acts as an outward seal of the marriage contract/cements the marriage.
It is a form of compensation to the bride’s parents/family for the loss of the girl’s services.
Giving bride wealth is the evidence of the groom’s ability to take care of a wife/family.
Bride wealth initiates a long-lasting friendship between the two families

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Give seven reasons why pregnancy before marriage is rare in traditional African communities

20/5/2019

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Reasons why pregnancy before marriage is rare in traditional African communities.

Pregnancy before marriage is rare in traditional African communities because sex education is given to the youth to instill discipline/responsibility.
The youth are told the consequences of irresponsible sexual behavior.
In traditional African communities free mixing of boys and girls is restricted.
Girls and boys are taught to respect each other.
During social occasions young people are supervised to prevent misbehavior.
There is severe punishment if a girl becomes pregnant/a man impregnates a girl before marriage.
There are taboos on sexual relationship.
Early marriages are encouraged after initiation.
Virginity is highly valued/rewarded at marriage.
The parents are held responsible for their children’s misconduct.

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