Why is abortion rare in traditional African communities?

      

Explain the reasons why abortion is rare in traditional African communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) Initiation ceremonies inculcate strong moral values.

(ii) The man who impregnates the girl is forced to marry her or pay a heavy fine.

(iii) Children are highly valued.

(iv) There is no medical knowledge in some communities to procure abortion.

(v) In some communities the child is given its father.

(vi) Polygamy ensures that almost all women get married.

(vii) Life is sacred and valuable.

(viii) Sex education is provided at early childhood.

(ix) Early marriages are practiced.

(x) There is no free mixing of boys and girls.

(xi) Sex before marriage is not allowed.

(xii) In some communities, girls are quickly married off if they are found to be pregnant.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 11, 2017 at 13:23


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