Mention seven ways in which traditional African communities used to prevent irresponsible sexual behaviour.

      

Mention seven ways in which traditional African communities used to prevent irresponsible sexual
behaviour.

  

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john
- Set education is given to the youth in order to instill discipline and responsibility.
- The youth are sensitized on the consequences of irresponsible sexual behaviour.
- Virginity is highly valued and rewarded in marriage.
- A girl who becomes pregnant before marriage is severely punished.
- A young man found to have impregnated a girl is reprimanded.
- Parents (especially mothers) are held responsible over their daughters conduct.
- During social occasions such as dances, young people are supervised to prevent misbehavior.
- Free mixing of girls and boys is restricted.
- There are taboos on sexual relationships.
- The entire African community is concern about the moral integrity.
- Boys and girls are taught to respect each other.
- The elders act as good role models to the youth.
- Early marriages are encouraged after initiation
john3 answered the question on October 25, 2017 at 04:01


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