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The Bride Price was created in 1976.
Bride price.
bride price
The bride price is an amount of money or goods settled on the bride's family by the groom's family, historically, to compensate it for the loss of her labor and fertility within her group of kin. It is still a tradition in parts of the world such and is viewed by many as the purchase and sale of young women by their families.
The advantages of bride price is that it shows appreciation from the groom and may also improve the financial status of the bride's family. The main disadvantages is that if it is not properly handled, it might cause strife between the two families.
One disadvantage of bride price is that sometimes it can be too high and will therefore cause strain. Another disadvantage is that it may make a person feel like they are only worth the price set.
The advantages of bride price is that it shows appreciation from the groom and may also improve the financial status of the bride's family. The main disadvantages is that if it is not properly handled, it might cause strife between the two families.
- Obierika presents 30 short broomsticks to the suitor's father.- Ukegbu counts them.- Ukegbu asks if there are 30 sticks.- Obierika nods- Ukegbu goes out with his brother and son to discuss.- Ukegbu gives 15 sticks to Obierika- Obierika gives the sticks to Machi- Machi makes a quick comment about how they did not want to go below 30, but will, and hands back 25 sticks to Ukegbu- The price is eventually settled at 20 bags of cowries.
In traditional marriage customs, the advantages of bride price include financial security for the bride and her family, reinforcing social status and connections between families, and serving as a symbol of commitment and respect in the marriage.
Bride price policies in Kenyan societies are often determined by cultural traditions and vary among different ethnic groups. These policies may involve negotiation between the families of the bride and groom, with the groom's family offering gifts or livestock to the bride's family. In some cases, the bride price can be a significant financial burden on the groom's family and may limit access to marriage for some individuals.
The practice of paying a bride price has been in effect since ancient times. Then, as now, failure or inability to pay may result in cancellation of the wedding, imprisonment, or death (typically only in the past). The method, payment, and tradition of the bride price is as varied as the cultures in which it is practiced.
The price of a bride doll depends on the brand of the bride doll. A Barbie's bride doll for example costs 15 dollars while the Prince Diana Commemorative Poseable Porcelain Bride Doll costs 150 dollars.