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Mobility and village composition in Bunyoro
Uganda journal • 34 (1) • Published In 1970 • Pages: 15-27
By: Charsley, S. R..
Abstract
Charsley examines village composition and formation. Although the village he studied was extremely unstable in terms of membership, it was usually individuals or small family groups that came and went, leaving intact a core of large households. People who do leave usually join relatives or friends in other villages, thus preserving the intimate nature of village life. The prestige of the village head is an important factor in holding onto and attracting village members. Status is based on political position, such as a chief, size of family (the larger the better), or a good job with a steady income.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1966
- Coverage Date
- 1919-1966
- Coverage Place
- 'Kimina', Kigumba, Western Province, Uganda
- Notes
- By S. R. Charsley
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 52026895
- LCSH
- Nyoro (African people)