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Culture Summaryessay 2014 • Kratz, Corinne Anne
Okiek • Africa > Eastern Africa
This is a culture summary of the Okiek people. Information is presented on major aspects of Okiek culture....Amusement and absolutionarticle 1991 • Kratz, Corinne Anne
Okiek • Africa > Eastern Africa
During initiation ceremonies, as a final ritual preceding circumcision, public confession is made by initiates of their "social debts." The confession is handled through an intermediary who questions each of the initiates in turn, then makes a public...Sexual solidarity and the secrets of sight and soundarticle 1990 • Kratz, Corinne Anne
Okiek • Africa > Eastern Africa
The author looks at shifting gender relations as they have altered the traditional forest-based economy from a dependence on hunting and honey-gathering to one based on agropastoralism. In addition, the role of initiation ceremonies in creating and l..."We've always done it like this . . . except for a few details"article 1993 • Kratz, Corinne Anne
Okiek • Africa > Eastern Africa
This article considers initiation ceremonies as compared to those of Africa in general. The author explores the concept of "tradition" as an indigenous cultural concept shaped by different perspectives and processes relevant to their particular notio...