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Nyoro marriage and affinity

Africa • 28 (1) • Published In 1958 • Pages: 1-22

By: Beattie, J. H. M.

Abstract

Beattie examines six different kinds of marital union practiced in Bunyoro, which vary in prestige and in the kind and amount of marriage payments (MUKAGA). In the second part of the article, he discusses marriage arrangements and ceremonies. In the last three sections he discusses the relationships between husband and wife, husband and affines (BUKO), men and their clanswomen's children (BWIHWA). In the hierarchical system of Banyoro kinship relations, the husband is subordinate to his wife's kin, and is addressed as 'child' by his parents-in-law. Beattie discusses in detail the etiquette, exchanges, obligations, and avoidances associated with affinal relationships. .

HRAF PubDate

2003

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Eastern Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2002

Field Date

1951-1955

Coverage Date

1953

Coverage Place

Kihoko, Western Province, Uganda

Notes

J. H. M. Beattie

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

29010790

LCSH

Nyoro (African people)