Lobolo or Lobola (Mahadi in Sesotho; sometimes translated as bride price) is a traditional Southern African custom whereby the man pays the family of his fiancée for her hand in marriage (Compare with the European dowry custom where the woman brings assets[citation needed]). The custom is aimed at bringing the two families together‚ fostering mutual respect‚ and indicating that the man is capable of supporting his wife financially and emotionally. Traditionally the lobola payment was in cattle as
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organizations‚ some type of custom is completed (Hutchinson). In addition‚ there are both momentous similitudes and contrasts of thought‚ thoughts‚ and imagery crosswise over societies in these customs (Monger). America is a various nation and its marriage conventions have been impacted by distinctive societies. This paper investigates marriage traditions in America and different nations. However‚ its marriage conventions are extremely adaptable‚ there are some regular customs that Americans more often
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Galleries‚ where 19 New Acquisitions and Bill Brandt’s Shadow and Light exhibits were on display. Our assignment was straightforward‚ if not simple: select three photographs (or series) which intrigued
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Sweetzel J. Mier BSE-III Biological Science No to Divorce Law Apart from Vatican‚ Philippines is the last country in the world prohibiting divorce law after Malta‚ a predominantly catholic church‚ legalized divorce. Divorce bill was proposed by Gabriela Women’s Party representatives Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan and Emerenciana de Jesus because they believe that it is the time that the country will move forward and help couples who can no longer live together. It proposes five grounds for the filing of
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COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE CUSTOM OF THE WARAY J. Colima Bajado* The Philippines as a whole abounds in quaint marriage customs and traditions. Written literatures from Fr. Pedro Chirino (1590s)‚ Blair and Robertson‚ to Gregorio Zaide describe the pre-Spanish marriage customs of the Philippines. More writers like Fay Cooper Cole‚ John Finley‚ C.R. Moss and John Garvan have written on the courtship and marriage rituals of the various tribes in the country. On the marriage customs of the Warays‚ some vernacular
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Bill Bryson – A short history of nearly everything Bill Bryson was born on December 8‚ 1951. He American author of humorous books on travel‚ as well as books on the English language and on science. Born an American‚ he was a resident of Britain for most of his adult life before returning to the US in 1995. In 2003 Bryson moved back to Britain‚ living in the old rectory of Wramplingham‚ Norfolk‚ and was appointed Chancellor of Durham University. A Short History of Nearly Everything is a popular
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Bill Gates is known as one of the richest entrepreneurs in the world. He is responsible for creating the largest computer and technology business in the world‚ Microsoft. In the company’s early days‚ no one would have thought that it would change both America and the world from that point on. Gates and his company have created both computers and software that has revolutionized everything in America and the world. What is more amazing is the company continues to grow and revolutionize the ways in
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The Importance of Customs and Courtesies in the Army Customs and courtesies have been a part of many military and government settings for centuries; some even running back to ancient roman times. A custom is an established practice. They include both positive actions and taboos (things you do and things you avoid doing). Some examples of customs that we practice in today’s military include; never criticize the Army or a leader in public‚ never “wear” a superior’s rank by saying something like‚ “the
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Bill Gates: An Amazing Philanthropist In his article‚ ‘What should a Billionaire give?’ writer Peter Singer talked about unequal distribution of wealth between the rich and the poor. He talked about the values of life between rich and poor people. Since all men are created equal‚ the rich should always help the poor to balance the huge difference of wealth between the two classes. To most wealthy people‚ it’s always about making more money. Some wealthy people‚ on the other hand‚ actually give away
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In the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence‚ the authors describe the people who are allowed to rule. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution‚ which is the law of the land in the United States. The Declaration of Independence is the document that the U.S. sent to Great Britain to declare their independence from them. The problem with these two documents is that they were written by and for the rich people of the time and hasn’t really evolved with time to
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