What is the importance of birth rites in traditional African communities?

      

Give the importance of birth rites in traditional African communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) Birth rites promote patriotism through naming the child after heroes and important historical events in the community.

(ii) Earn the couple respect in the society.

(iii) Promote love between the husband and wife.

(iv) Enhance truthfulness and acceptance in the community.

(v) Promote care and mutual responsibility as the parents are equipped with skills of bringing up children.

(vi) Instil obedience to the customs and traditions.

(vii) Restore harmony between the community and the spirit through thanksgiving.

(viii) Promote unity as members come together to celebrate.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 29, 2017 at 08:52


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