essay

Texts of the consuetudinary law of the Marrehân Somali

somalia, scritti vari editi ed inediti2 • Published In 1959 • Pages: HRAF Ms: 18 [original:75-86 ]

By: Cerulli, Enrico.

Abstract
In this study the relationship between lower and higher castes as well as between masters and slaves, among certain Somali groups are discussed. Crime within a family, which includes slaves, is not punishable by the tribe.
Subjects
Social stratification
Legal norms
culture
Somali
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Lawyer
Social Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sigrid Khera ; 1971-1972
Field Date
1917
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Somalia, Djibouti, and southeastern Ethiopia
Notes
Enrico Cerulli
Translation of: Testi di diritto consuetudinario dei Somali Marrehân.
The original Italian text is not included
Includes bibliographical references
Translated for the HRAF files by Piero Biancani
LCCN
60024993
LCSH
Somalis