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State five factors that have influenced changes in the role of Elders in Traditional African Communities.

State five factors that have influenced changes in the role of Elders in Traditional African
Communities.

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-Role of elders have been influenced by modern changes in government where officials are
appointed by
the government according to their qualifications.
-The eiders are not the custodian of the law today but the government, and the elder,
like any other person are expected to abide to the law.
-The role of elders in officiating marriage and initiation has been taken by the church and
individual families.
-Today elders role is more of political matters, as social matters have been taken up by trained
people
like social workers, the church guidance and counseling departments e.tc.
-The community policing work hand in hand with the police to ensure peace in the community.
-The modern technology has reduced the role of elders in communicating government policy as
this
can be done faster and effectively through the mass media.
- Due to the individualism in our modern society, the role of elders has disappeared as family do
not need to consult anyone in matters of marriage, initiation e.t.c.
-Increased crime rate, in our society /high technology used by terrorist have made elders,
ineffective and unable to cope with this situation.
monica20 answered the question on October 14, 2017 at 10:22

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