The Impact of the Extended Family on One's Marriage: An African Study
Loading...
Authors
Baloyi, Elijah
Issue Date
2014-03
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
marriage , South Africa
Alternative Title
Abstract
While for Mbiti" death takes life while marriage creates life, another African proverb says “A
man without a wife is like a vase without flowers”. This articulation puts marriage not only at
the centre of human life, but also creates the impression that being unmarried is both a
taboo and disgrace, not only for the immediate family but also for the whole clan and
community. In ensuring the survival of the marriage, African marriage is characterised
among other things by extended family interventions. Marriage life for Africans is communal.
Description
Citation
Baloyi, E.M., 2014. The impact of the extended family on one's marriage: An African study. Journal of theology for Southern Africa, (148), p.18.
Publisher
UKZN
License
Journal
Volume
Issue
PubMed ID
DOI
ISSN
0047-2867