Omikalo omikulu nomipe dhokuyunga oosa dhAawambo
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2017
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This paper describes the past and the present mourning
practices and rituals of Aawambo. It examines traditional
practices, which were adhered to in the ancient time, and the
impact of modernization on the mourning practices of Aawambo.
The paper also presents the responses of the Aawambo to the
funeral rites in Oshiwambo society. Interdependent construal
theory is used to identify the tenets of mutual obligations among
Aawambo during the mourning rite. In addition westernisation
theory is employed to gauge the impact of euro-western culture
on the mourning practices and rituals of Aawambo. The data
for this paper were collected through interviews, observation
and documented texts. In the final analysis, the paper reveals
that western cultures co-exist with Oshiwambo culture. It
further reveals mourning period has become a conduit for class
distinction associated with prestige, respect and economic
status.
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Mourning practices, Rituals, Aawambo
Citation
Mbenzi, P.A. (2017). Omikalo omikulu nomipe dhokuyunga oosa dhAawambo. JULACE: Journal of University of Namibia Language Centre, 2(1), 16-39.