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Lobola is the African custom of paying fora bride. Although it is an old custom, not
In fact, it is being debated in Botswana.
everyone in African cultures is happy with it.
Many people, including many women, support payment of lobola. They explain that
in Tswana culture, a marriage means joining a family, not just marrying an individual.
The idea of marrying into a family is very African.
just the man.Through marriage, the young woman's family loses their daughter as she
then becomes a part of her husband's family. Lobola is a way to show thanks. It is a
form of generosity in African culture.
In its traditional form, they also explain, the groom's family gave cattle to the bride's
family. But it didn't matter whether the family owned cattle or not.
A woman does not get married to
A man only had to
pay what he could afford
if he had no cattle, he could give something else, even the
smallest form of payment. The tradition of lobola was a matter of pride.
Today, lobola is often given in cash.
purchase of a bride. Lobola is meant to join two families together. They know that
But its supporters say it is not about the
some people abuse the custom.
But they believe that the tradition should not be tossed
out because it has many positive effects. Rather than get rid of it, many believe it
should just be explained better.
However, many others say this custom should be stopped. They think it has become
commercialized. Families make lots of demands on the groom. They think this makes
lobola look very bad.
They argue that in Africa's past, a girl was an asset at home.
and other household chores.
She did the cooking
When a family lost that child through marriage, it
demanded payment. Today, they think that lobola has changed into a useless tradition.
In this custom, a man is buying the right to control a woman. They say women are
individuals with rights. In today's world, parents do not have to be paid for a bride
because their male and female children are equal. They all work and make contributions
to the household.
They believe that paying lobola makes it seem like a man is buying a pair of shoes or
a bicycle, instead of getting married. They also argue that it is often a financial burden
for couples. It is too difficult for many people to pay the price asked.
So, is lobola a rich tradition, bringing families together? Or is it an ugly custom of
buying women? This debate continues in Botswana, as does the custom.
