Why are disputes over ownership of property rare in traditional African communities?

      

Discuss the reasons why disputes over ownership of property are rare in traditional African communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) There are clear guidelines on the inheritance of property.

(ii) Strict application of justice and firmness by elders is adhered to in all matters relating to property ownership and sharing.

(iii) Laziness is condemned and punished to ensure that people own what they have actually worked for.

(iv) The wishes and the will of parents and elders on property ownership are respected.

(v) People are hesitant to acquire property unlawfully for fear of curses or wrath of their ancestors.

(vi) Land is communally owned.

(vii) There are clear guidelines on the use and ownership of land.

(viii) There are laid down machinery and regulations pertaining to ownership of property.

(ix) There are enough resources to be shared.

(x) People who do not have are assisted to acquire property by the community.

(xi) Those who show traits of greed in ownership of property are disciplined by the community.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 26, 2017 at 08:50


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