Lenyalo : Past and Present.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

ALUBDEV, Trust.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marriage--Botswana.

Marriage.

Ethnology--Botswana.

Ethnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Lightbooks Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

This research sought to find out the commonalities and variations in lenyalo marriage culture and practices in past and present Botswana. It was hoped that the research would culminate in an elaborate account of the series of stages, events as well as processes, which would be a reference point for Botswana's evolving society, and perhaps a rallying point for convergences and the finding resolutions to some of the problems that are seen as being associated with marriage in today's society. This book attempts to cover the formal lenyalo processes as can be recounted, though perhaps not always as comprehensively as desired, on the issues that follow: courtship stages (go kokota/go itshupa); bride-seeking (patlo); lobola (bogadi); bride and groom counselling (go laya); the wedding ceremony (kemo/mokete wa lenyalo); the transfer of a bride to her in-laws; (go isa monyadiwa); and the bride being taken back to her natal home (go gatisiwa). In the course of recounting these events, these marriage rites, the significance of metaphorical language and symbolic actions are discussed. The rights, privileges and benefits associated with traditional marriage practices are brought into focus. Roles of maternal, as opposed to paternal, uncles and aunts are discussed. Problems and challenges that are prevalent in Botswana marriages, as well as possible remedies and standardization of the practices. are also discussed. The book also highlights significant factors of change as well as their impact on traditional marriage rites and processes.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgement of Contributors

Preface

Foreword

1 - Babirwa

Introduction

Understanding Marriage among the Babirwa

The Marriage Process

Marriage Rites and Metaph

Changes in Babirwa Traditional Marriage

Suggestions for Stabilising the Marriages of Young Couples

References

2 - Bakalanga

Historical Background

The Significance of Marriage in Ikalanga Culture

Types of Marriage

Identification of Prospective Marriage Partners

Marriage Processes

The Impact of Change on Traditional Ikalanga Marriage Rites and Activities

3 - Bakgatla

Methodology

Evolution of Marriage Processes among Bakgatla

Bakgatla Marriage Transformation in the New Millennium

The Challenges of Marriage in the New Millennium

Conclusion

4 - Bakgothu

Brief Historical Background of Tsabong Village and Bakgothu (Nama)

Understanding Marriage from the Bakgothu's Point of View

Types of Marriages/Weddings

Marriage Processes in Sekgothu

Marriage Rites and the Significance of Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions

Factors of Change and their Impact on the Bakgothu Traditional Marriage Rites and Activities

Current Problems and Challenges in Bakgothu's Traditional Marriages

Conclusions and Recommendations

5 - Bakwena

History and Origin of the Bakwena Ethnic Group

Understanding the Term Marriage or Lenyalo from the Sekwena Perspective

The Marriage Processes

Advantages, Common Conflicts in Marriages, and Suggestions for Improvement

6 - Balete

Brief Historical Background

Understanding Marriage from the Balete's Point of View

Types of Manyalo and their Importance.

Taboos Associated with Selete Marriages

Kinship Ties and the Significance of Meat Portions at a Wedding Event

Balete Traditional Marriage Processes

Marriage Rites and the Significance of Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Objects and Actions

7 - Bangwaketse

A Brief Historical Background of Kanye Village and the Bangwaketsi

Understanding Marriage from the Bangwaketsi's Point of View

The Types of Bangwaketsi Marriages/Weddings

Bangwaketsi's Marriage Rites and the Significance of their Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions

Factors of Change and their Impact on Ngwaketsi Traditional Marriage Rites and Activities

Prevalent Problems and Challenges in Bangwaketsi's Traditional Marriages Today

8 - Bangwato

Information Sources and Data Collection

A Brief Historical Background of Serowe Village and the Bangwato

Understanding Marriage from the Bangwato Point of View

Types of Marriages

Bangwato Marriage Rites and Significance of their Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions

Change and its Impact on the Ngwato Traditional Marriage Rites and Activities

Problems and Challenges in Bangwato Traditional Marriages Today

9 - Barolong

A Brief Historical Background of Goodhope Village and the Barolong

Understanding Marriage from the Barolong's Point of View

The Types of Barolong Marriages/Weddings

Barolong's Marriage Rites and Significance of their Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions

10 - Batawana

Batawana Marriage Social Context

The Importance of Marriage

The Marriage Process.

Factors that Have Influenced the Changes in Marriage

Consequences of the Changes to Traditional Marriage

Possible Solutions to Hardships Brought to Marriages

Reference

11 - Batlharo

Brief Historical Background of Tsabong Village and the Batlharo

Understanding Marriage from the Batlharo's Point of View

The Types of Marriages/Weddings

Batlharo's Marriage Rites and Significance of their Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions

12 - Batlokwa

Understanding Marriage from the Batlokwa's Point of View

Types of Weddings

Some Traditional and Continuing Marriage Rites of Passage

Rights, Privileges and Challenges Associated with Traditional Marriage Practices

13 - Batswapong

Brief Statement on Batswapong

Marriage Process

An Alternative Way of Getting Married when a Man Does not Have Enough Resources

Charges

14 - Bazezuru

Brief Historical Background: An Introduction

The Link between the Bazezuru Church and Bazezuru Marriage

Understanding Bazezuru Marriages

Changes and Challenges in Zezuru Marriage

15 - Veekuhane (Basubiya)

Basubiya Marriage

Ichincheh (changes)

16 - Hambukushu

Marriage from the Hambukushu Perspective

The Marriage Processes of the Hambukushu Today

Changes in Marriage Practices

Marriage Rites and the Significance of Metaph orical Language and Symbolic Actions

Challenges in traditional Hambukushu marriages today

Changes and their Impact on Hambukushu Traditional Marriage Rites.

Reasons for the Changes in Hambukushu Weddings

Suggestions for Ensuring Stability and Tolerance in Marriage

17 - Khoisan (G‖ana people of Zutshwa)

Background Information of New Xade and the G‖ana people

Marriage from the Point of View of the G‖ana-kho

Types of Marriage and their Significance among the G‖ana people of New Xade

Taboos among the G‖ana People of New Xade

Bride-wealth (Bogadi) among the G‖ana People of New Xade

Marriage Rights and the Significance of Metaphorical Language and Symbolic Actions among the G‖ana People

Factors of Change and their Impact on Traditional Marriage Rites and Practices among the G‖ana Community

Prevalent Problems and Challenges in the G‖ana Peoples' Traditional Marriages

Conclusion and Recommendations

18 - Khoisan (Naro people of New Xade)

Introduction to the Naro People and their Totem

Sense of Identity

Understanding Marriage from the Naro's Point of View

Types of Marriages and their Significance for the Naro People

Kinship Ties and the Significance of Animal Meat Portions at a Wedding Event

Traditional Steps of Naro Traditional Marriage and the Role Players in Naro Culture

Marriage Rites and the Significance of Metaph orical Language and Symbolic Objects and Actions in Naro Marriages

Rights, Privileges, and Benefits Associated with Traditional Marriage Practices among the Naro People

Prevalent Problems and Challenges in Naro Traditional Marriages Today

Factors of Change and their Impact on Traditional Marriage Rites and Activities

Bibliography

19 - Ovaherero

Brief Background History

Some cultural aspects

The Ovaherero/Ovambanderu Marriage Culture and Processes

20 - Wayeyi

Pre-independence Marriage.

Post-independence to Current Period

Significance of Marriage and Related Language Symbols

Changes in Wayeyi Marriage Practices

21 - Summary &amp

Way Forward

Observations, Challenges and Remedies or Recommendations

1. Ethnic Group Variations

2. Extramarital Affairs

3. Cohabitation

4. Single Parenthood

5. Passion Killings

6. Awareness of the Marital Act, its Implications and other Caveats

Epilogue

Appendix

Back cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9789991271644

9991271643

OCLC:

1346591634