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The interplay of structure and agency: the negotiation process of bridewealth payment in South-East Nigeria

The payment of bridewealth is a near-universal cultural practice among the Igbos of SouthEast Nigeria. Bridewealth used to be a symbolic legitimator of marriage. However, its symbolism has been distorted by expensive items on marriage lists. In this context, bridewealth payment provides an excellent...

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Main Author: Diala, Jane Chinonyerem
Other Authors: Smythe, Dee
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Public Law 2019
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