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Separateness of spousesessay 1983 • Abu, Katharine
Akan • Africa > Western Africa
In this article, Abu discusses marriage and residence patterns in an Ashanti town. Customary marriage is arranged by the matrilineage, which maintains a protective role over the wife. The wife continues to live with her matrilineage but provides meal...