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This document discusses kinship, socialization practices, and marriage customs in Malawi. It defines key terms like lineage, clan, and phratry to describe kinship groups. Socialization involves learning social norms and occurs primarily through family and school. Marriage is an important social institution, and traditions vary by region but commonly involve payment of lobola, initiation ceremonies, and celebrations including a church service and large reception.
- Author
- Mchere Ankkhem
- Language
- EN