What methods are used to solve the problem of childlessness in traditional African communities?

      

Discuss the methods used to solve the problem of childlessness in traditional African communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) Allowing the woman to get children with a relative of the husband if the problem is with him.

(ii) Couples may adopt children from other communities.

(iii) Children may be given as a gift to childless couples by relatives.

(iv) Offering sacrifices to the ancestors to appease them.

(v) Seeking the services of a diviner to find out the cause and offer solution.

(vi) Marrying another wife.

(vii) Praying to God to reverse the situation.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 7, 2017 at 07:56


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