Nigerian Culture by https://padlet.com/k_verano/v5dkux28gr12 Family Structure en-us 2018-11-26 17:32:38 UTC 2026-02-26 18:27:38 UTC hello@padlet.com k_verano https://padlet.com/k_verano/v5dkux28gr12/wish/307911587 2018-11-26 17:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k_verano/v5dkux28gr12/wish/307911587 Source k_verano https://padlet.com/k_verano/v5dkux28gr12/wish/307911588 “Family Structure and Roles in Pre-Colonial Nigeria” by Hannah Watz
4 January 2016

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  • In many cases, having many wives was considered a measurement of success.
  • Marriage was traditionally arranged by the father of the woman
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  • Worked instead of going to school
  • Boys were taught to farm and hunt - carried on roles of father figure
  • Girls were taught to cook, clean, and care - followed women’s responsi
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  • Take care of children and house without help from husband
  • Culture had tight rein on women’s acceptable behavior
  • Lived to serve and fear husband
  • Strictly followed religion
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  • Dominant rulers of families
  • Responsible for farming
  • Provide for families
  • Can have varying numbers of wives
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