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Explain the Traditional African understanding of human sexuality

      

Explain the Traditional African understanding of human sexuality

  

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Eric
Human sexuality is regarded as sacred and secret in many African communities.
The sacredness of sex is related to the power to transmit life – procreation.
It is taboo to discuss sex matters freely especially in the presence of children.
Grandparents who are free from any tying job teach sex education.
Young people are prepared for adult life in the context of age group e.g. games of sexual
nature take place within an age group. The age group has control of each other and there is no
sex whatsoever.
During initiation ceremonies, vigoroussex education is provided to the initiates.
They are taught about sex, its secrets and the mystery of manhood and womanhood.
Girls are expected to remain virgins
Rape offenders are severely punished.
Boys and girls are not allowed to mix.
Division of labour is on the basis of sex.
Roles of boys and girls are taught from childhood e.g. by copying their parents.
ericmunguti answered the question on September 28, 2018 at 07:29


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