Widowhood Rituals among Some Ethnic Groups Africa
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https://doi.org/10.11594/10.11594/ijmaber.02.12.08Keywords:
widow, widowhood, ritualsAbstract
Widowhood rites are widely believed to be practices that a bereaved spouse must undergo upon becoming a widow in many parts of the world. It is the time period during which a woman transitions from being a wife to being a widow in her family and community. Different societies associate widowhood with a variety of different customs and values, which have a significant impact on how it is experienced. This article therefore sought to examine the practice among some Ethnic groups in Ghana and some African countries.
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