AFRICAN TRIBE WHERE OLD WOMEN MARRY YOUNGER WOMEN.
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
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In Tanzania, same-sex marriage is illegal and, in recent years, homosexuality has faced increasing persecution from the government. However, within the Kuria tribe, a unique tradition known as "nyumba ntobhu"offers an intriguing alternative to conventional marriage.
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Nyumba ntobhu (meaning "house without a man") is a traditional form of non-sexual same-sex union among Kuria women of the Mara Region of Tanzania and Kenya ; the partnerships are formed between older, usually widowed women without male descendants and younger, childless women, known as mokamööna (daughters-in-law). As part of the relationship, the younger mokamööna bears a child from an external male partner. The elder woman serves as a grandmother to the resulting child, thus securing her with an heir and ensuring the continuation of her lineage. Nyumba ntobhu marriages, like traditional Kuria marriages, are secured through the payment of a bride price in the form of cattle; in the case of nyumba ntobhu relationships, the bride price is provided by the older woman to the family of the younger partner.
Among the Kuria, nyumba ntobhu couples make up an estimated 10 to 15 percent of households.
Nyumba ntobhu relationships have become increasingly common within recent years. Many younger Kuria women enter the relationships as a means of gaining increased agency in choosing their sexual partners and avoiding domestic abuse and female genital mutilation.
Nyumba ntobhu has deep roots in Kuria culture but was rarely used in ancient times. As the Kuria population grew, the tradition became more common. Starting in the 1970s, the practice saw a notable increase. Unlike many other cultures, the Kuria community does not stigmatize women involved in nyumba ntobhu marriages. This acceptance raises questions about the nature of marriage: Is it about romantic love, or is it about mutual empowerment and support?
In Tanzania, as in many African and Middle Eastern countries, traditional laws prevent women from owning or inheriting property. In rural areas, this lack of property ownership translates to severe economic disadvantage. Without land, women struggle to feed themselves and their families, earn money, or even secure a home, making them perpetually dependent on men. For many rural Tanzanian women, marriage is the only viable option for shelter and stability.
The tradition of nyumba ntobhu has unexpectedly become a lifeline for Kuria women facing another significant issue: domestic violence. The Mara region, predominantly inhabited by the Kuria tribe, has the highest rate of spousal domestic violence in Tanzania. In this context, nyumba ntobhu marriages offer safety and support to many women who otherwise have minimal rights and protections.
In a nyumba ntobhu marriage, the younger woman is allowed to have sexual relationships with men and is expected to bear children who will belong to the older woman's family. The biological fathers have no rights over these children. This arrangement gives the younger woman autonomy in choosing her male partners and deciding when to end relationships, a freedom not commonly afforded in other types of marriages within the region.
While nyumba ntobhu provides a measure of security and empowerment, it is not without its flaws. It does not guarantee happiness or solve all the issues faced by Kuria women. Due to the freedom to have many male sex partners, it may expose these women to HIV. Nonetheless, it represents a significant step toward addressing the severe limitations imposed by traditional and legal restrictions on women's rights in Tanzania.
Nyumba ntobhu highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Kuria women in the face of systemic gender inequality. By ensuring property inheritance and providing a haven from domestic violence, this tradition offers a semblance of stability and control over their lives. It challenges the conventional notions of marriage and showcases how cultural practices can evolve to meet the needs of the community.
While it may not be a perfect solution, it offers a vital alternative for women seeking safety, stability, and a semblance of autonomy in a society that otherwise restricts their rights.
This happened in the Kipsigis community as well. It's called " Kituuchi toloch" translation " one marries for support " When a childless or barren woman or widow was infertile, she would marry a woman who would beget children for her...this is not lesbianism because they didn't engage in any intimate relations. The younger woman referred to her husband as "Mother "
That makes sense
It was for the purpose of having an heir.
i didn't hear that's their marriage was for sexual purposes, but for a different cause, more like an adoption into a family.
i think that the host is speaking two ways (smut) so people will say, yes it's homosexuality.
THAT'S REALLY DISRESPECTFUL AND TANISHING THE REPRETATION OF PEOPLE
Agree that could have been narrated with more valid information 👍
Lol this is going to piss of the people that think pre colonial Africa didnt have same sex marriage.
Homosexuality has been around for thousands of years. Who said it didn't exist everywhere. What is the point of this comment?
You know when people in the West and the rest of the world generally think same-sex marriages they think of people having sex relationships not just being married so I do not think most people are going to be mad
This is not same sex marriage! It is an arrangement involving an old childless women adopting a step daughter to give birth to the old woman's grand children.
Beautiful arrangement. I'm all for it.
👍🏽 sounds like a very sane option to what we as westerners think as conventional
You stupid people actually think this is an African tradition. I guess Jesus is also.
I swear you must be very naive to misunderstand your own history in such a malignant way
Macamuna.
That sounds horrible 😕
Toxic relationships from toxic people. Try de-toxicing.
Just shows the world is getting closer and closer to Jesus God coming back the same as sodomy and Gomorrah
Because of women's marrying other women's?
@@arushanioshaka5600 dah
@@arushanioshaka5600Yes indeed and vice versa. Read the scriptures that discuss it in the Holy BIBLE KJV, I don't care who disagrees. I tell people who participate in that 'go for it if you want but be aware of the consequences too'.
Dam bible lies put your mind in prison! Believed in it 40 plus doing its straight and narrow principles Only received Damnation behavior by the Religious holy I love Jesus hypocrites ! I did nothing that should receive such trauma!! How is straight and narrow Commitment to God/ Fake Jesus Name gets you treated like outcast Shit? I was confused by that bible crap and let it go as it will! God punishes righteous believers? Refresh and start over!!I rather stand alone! I’m 100% Better!
@Lonewolf-UP_Acts2.38 LGBTQ came from Christianity. This is actually a stupid video. I bet if people travel to tanzania, it would be a completely different story.
This evil tradition comes from the Devil. The sin of Sexual immortality is truly destroying precious souls around the world. Repent and forsake your sins and surrender your life to the Almighty Creator and live and walk in righteousness .
It's good to keep in mind that cultures that allow or tolerate homosexuality in Africa are marginal. While one might find 20 to 40 ethnic groups with this kind of practice, know you have more than 3600 different ethnic groups in Africa and 99% of them aren't.