essay

The teaching of values old and new

ngecha : a kenyan village in a time of rapid social change • Lincoln • Published In 2004 • Pages: 153-178

By: Chesaina, Ciarunji.

Abstract
This document discusses the teaching of cultural values in a Kenyan village called Ngecha. The focus is on the use of oral literature (mostly in the form of proverbs and stories) as vehilces for transmitting cultural values and norms from generation to generation. The document was originally published as a chapter in an edited volume exploring critical cultural variables affecting parent and child behavior in the village.
Subjects
Techniques of socialization
Verbal arts
Division of labor by gender
Status of children
Social personality
Mythology
Childhood activities
Education system
Research and development
Labor supply and employment
culture
Gikuyu
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Educator
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1969-1970
Coverage Date
1900-1973
Coverage Place
Ngecha village, Central Province, Kenya
Notes
Ciarunji Chesaina
Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-178)
LCCN
2003021832
LCSH
Kikuyu (African people)/Rural development--Kenya--Ngecha/Women in rural development--Kenya/Rural women--Kenya--Ngecha/Family--Kenya/Kenya--Rural conditions--Case studies