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Outline seven roles of kinship system in traditional African society

      

Outline seven roles of kinship system in traditional African society

  

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- The system united members of the family, clan and community by providing them with a sense of identity.
- Promoted harmonious relationships by defining expected behaviour between members of the community.
- Preserved cultural identity through rituals and beliefs.
- Enhanced a sense of security through strong bonds among members of the community.
- Outlined the procedure for community ceremonies
- Enforced responsibilities of the living towards the unborn and dead.
- Enabled community members to support each other during times of crisis.
- Created new relationships between families through marriage.
- Set out punishment for errant members of the community.
- Provided members with a sense of belonging to a single community.
john3 answered the question on October 25, 2017 at 21:44


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