Yako Marriage
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2566479 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daryll Forde (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1940 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Pages | 57 |
| Publication date | 1940-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Man (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0025-1496 • E-ISSN: 2397-2548 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2792492 |
| OpenAlex | W2802763771 |
| Language | EN |
Daryll Forde's article "Yako Marriage" explores the marriage customs of the Yako people of southeastern Nigeria. He details the complexities of their marriage system, including the significance of bridewealth, the role of kinship and lineage in marriage arrangements, and the various forms of marriage practiced. Forde highlights the social and economic implications of these practices, emphasizing the importance of marriage in maintaining social stability and economic exchange within Yako society. He also examines the influence of changing social and economic conditions on traditional marriage customs
Computer Science · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences · Sex work and related issues
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |