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Shumo and Tsumo in Shona Culture by Sarudzai Mutsa is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes a journal article that discusses the Shona terms "shumo" and "tsumo", which both refer to proverbs. It argues that "shumo" should be defined more broadly than just proverbs, to also indicate whether an idea or action has value or wisdom according to social norms. Defining the terms distinctly allows both to be used productively in Shona language and discussions of proverbs and their role in socialization.

Author

Sarudzai Mutsa

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