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Family Law in Tanzania. Customs and their Development

Title: Family Law in Tanzania. Customs and their Development

Term Paper , 2022 , 15 Pages , Grade: 12

Autor:in: Datius Didace (Author)

Law - Civil / Private / Family Law / Law of Succession
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This paper will discuss that in Tanzania, children born to a married woman, regardless of who their actual father is, are considered descendants of the man in whose name (bride money) was paid for the woman. The discussion will begin with a general concept of marriage and its development. The first obstacle in the treatment of voidable marriage with the help of case law. The further part of this work presents the socio-economic origin of the custom and the nature of marriage in pre-capitalism. The next part of this thesis addresses the extent to which custom represents Tanzanian law today. In addition, and in conclusion, the forces behind the changes and effects of this custom are briefly discussed.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • 1.0 Introduction
    • 1.1 General concept of marriage and its development.
  • 2.0 SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ORIGIN OF THE CUSTOM

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work examines the custom prevalent in many Tanzanian communities, where children born to a married woman are considered to be the offspring of the man who paid the bridewealth, regardless of their biological father. The author investigates the social-economic origins of this custom within the context of pre-capitalist societies and its significance in modern Tanzania.

  • The definition and development of marriage.
  • The social and economic factors influencing the origin of the custom.
  • The role of bridewealth in marriage and its impact on the legal status of children.
  • The continuing relevance of this custom in contemporary Tanzania.
  • The forces behind changes and the impact of this custom.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • 1.0 Introduction: This chapter introduces the subject of the work, outlining the central question of the children born to a married woman being considered the offspring of the man who paid the bridewealth. It provides a general overview of marriage and its development, emphasizing the concept of a voidable marriage and its legal implications.
  • 2.0 SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ORIGIN OF THE CUSTOM: This chapter examines the social and economic context of the custom in pre-capitalist societies. It explores the origins of marriage and the role of bridewealth in determining the legal fatherhood of children. The chapter argues that this custom was deeply rooted in the economic structures of pre-capitalist societies, where children were considered a valuable source of labor.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work delves into the complex interplay of family law, social customs, and economic realities in Tanzania. Key themes include the legal definition of marriage, the social-economic origins of customs related to marriage and child paternity, the significance of bridewealth, and the enduring impact of these customs on contemporary Tanzanian society.

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Title
Family Law in Tanzania. Customs and their Development
College
Mzumbe University  (FACULTY OF LAW)
Grade
12
Author
Datius Didace (Author)
Publication Year
2022
Pages
15
Catalog Number
V1171457
ISBN (PDF)
9783346602107
ISBN (Book)
9783346602114
Language
English
Tags
family tanzania customs development
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Datius Didace (Author), 2022, Family Law in Tanzania. Customs and their Development, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1171457
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