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An example of the evolution of rural Africa: the progressive role of the age-brotherhoods on the banks of the Senegal

Farm and forest6 • Published In 1945 • Pages: HRAF MS: 6 [Original: 106-108 ]

By: Robin, J., Moore, Grace W..

Abstract
This article discusses the organization and functions of the newly developed 'KOTIZE' or federation of age-grades in rural villages.
Subjects
Age stratification
Community councils
Informal in-group justice
Local officials
Visiting and hospitality
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1963
Field Date
1944
Coverage Date
1944
Coverage Place
Senegal region
Notes
J. Robin
Translation of: Un Exemple d'Evolution de l'Afrique Rurale: le Role Progressif des Fraternites d'Age sur les Rives du Senegal
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Grace W. Moore
LCCN
sn92022009
LCSH
Wolof (African people)