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What are the examples of African moral values?

      

Describe the African moral values.

  

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Maurice
(i) Humility.
This is a state where one does not boast of his/ her achievements and is ready to accept correction and help others.

(ii) Courtesy.
It is a polite and pleasant expression towards others. It is related to hospitality, respect and humility.
Courtesy enables one to treat others with kindness and be sensitive to their needs.

(iii) Sharing.
This is the giving of oneself, time and resources to the community for its welfare. It means giving according to one's abilities and receiving according to one's needs.
Sharing promotes unity and a sense of belonging.

(iv) Respect.
It refers to the ability to recognize other people's rights and institutions.
This moral value enables individuals to honour God, the living dead, the elderly and the physical environment. The purpose is to enhance a harmonious living.

(v) Hospitality.
This is promoted through sharing with others food, drinks and shelter as a sign of generosity and kindness to visitors and strangers.

(vi) Honesty.
This refers to the practice of telling and acting truthfully. It facilitates mutual trust among people making an individual to be relied on. It is one of the values expected to be upheld by community leaders.

(vii) Loyalty.
This is the ability of an individual to be faithful to one another, the family and community. It enables members to support, work for and remain together even in times of difficulties.

(viii) Integrity.
This is the quality of always behaving according to the laid down moral principles one believes in. It promotes respect and trust from others because one can be relied.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 31, 2017 at 06:09


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