This paper is about the Indigenous marriage practice among bench people. Ethiopia is a country where there are lots of nations and nationalityies live together. Ethiopia is a country with a population of over 86 ethnic groups. The Bench ethnic group was formerly known as the Gimira people, especially before 1983 E C, and in the previous system, the name (Gimira) was used in various regimes.
Based on this, some of bench elite claim that the ethnic group originated in Israel, citing the Gimira, the lost tribes from the House of Israel, as having disappeared from Israel and their where about in the world unknown, according to a Google search engine. They say it can be found, see, for example, a website.
As expected, the Bench ethnic group is currently divided into three main ethnic groups, the Mer, Bench, and Shey Bench, with the same language, culture, tradition, and psychology, and lives in a similar way in terms of appearance and colour, but it has many ethnic groups, numerous genealogies, and other identities. In terms of language, all the people speak called Benc’ non. In English what we call mouth of Bench. Culturally, the details described in this article are to be applied to most of the Heritage culture, experience and tradition must do for most of them. This article deals with one of the most recognizable figure of bench people which make them unique from other is called marriages - ceremonies.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Marriage Structure in Bench society
- Types of Marriage in Bench society
Objectives and Key Themes
This article focuses on marriage practices in Bench society, exploring their history, cultural significance, and contemporary expressions. It aims to document and analyze the institution of marriage within the Bench community, shedding light on its unique aspects and social implications.
- The cultural significance of marriage in Bench society
- The role of marriage in maintaining social order and lineage
- The diverse types of marriages practiced within the Bench community
- The importance of lineage and tribal affiliation in marriage
- The rituals and ceremonies associated with marriage
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: The article introduces the Bench people, their cultural practices, and the importance of marriage in their society. It highlights the unique aspects of Bench marriage traditions that distinguish them from other groups.
- Marriage Structure in Bench society: This chapter discusses the fundamental structure of marriage in Bench society, emphasizing its significance for social cohesion and lineage continuity. It explores the various factors that influence marriage choices, including tribal affiliation, lineage, and individual qualifications.
- Types of Marriage in Bench society: This chapter examines the diverse types of marriages practiced within the Bench community, including Furn Gersta, Garcika, Gocha, Barzasina, koxasina, and Boz. It highlights the specific characteristics and social contexts of each type of marriage.
Keywords
The key concepts and themes explored in this article include: marriage practices, Bench society, cultural traditions, lineage, tribal affiliation, marriage types, dowry, and social structure.
- Citation du texte
- Habtamu Solomon Korgitet (Auteur), 2021, Indigenous marriage practice in bench society in Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1006312
