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Traditional African understanding of Marriage

Answer Text:
Traditional African understanding of Marriage.
-Traditional African understanding of marriage is commonly referred to as customary marriage.
- Marriage in traditional African community is a complex affair and involves the economic, social, and religious aspects of the
people.
- It is understood as a rhythm of life through which everyone must participate.
-Marriage is a duty and requirement for everyone in the community to undergo.
-People who do not marry are considered a curse to the community, rebels and law-breakers, abnormal and “lesser humans”.
-Failure to get married under normal circumstances means that the person concerned has rejected society and society rejects him or her in return.
-The young boys and girls are prepared for this sacred duty during their initiation.
-They are taught everything pertaining to the meaning and use of sex in marriage and how to raise up a family.