concept   marriage
culture   Southern African
statement   Marriage in Southern African culture involves traditional ceremonies, polygamy, and varied marriage ages across urban and rural settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 marriage South Africa Can involve lobola (bride price) negotiations and traditional ceremonies like umabo (bride's homecoming) 1
2 marriage South Africa Influenced by customary rites and traditions specific to each ethnic group or tribe 1
3 marriage Southern Africa Arranged marriages are still practiced in some communities. 1
4 marriage Southern African countries Polygamous marriages are traditional and accepted 1
5 marriage Southern African cultures Polygamy is accepted in some Southern African cultures 1
6 marriage southern African countries Polygamy is accepted and practiced in many southern African countries. 1
7 marriage age South Africa Marriage age varies widely depending on urban or rural settings, with urban areas tending towards later marriage ages while rural areas may see earlier marriages. 1