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Abstract:

The research work; Traditional marriage system in Enyiogugu up to 21st century is centered on the system, customs and activities surrounding traditional marriage institution in Enyiogugu from the time immemorial up till this present time. The findings of this research were achieved on the available primary and secondary sources of information gathered. The research work traced and examined the origin, methods, changes and continuity of system, customs and activities involved in the traditional marriage institution in Enyiogugu. Though the work cannot in one hundred percent lay claim of objectivity, it however submitted without fear of bias that the traditional marriage as an institution has been upheld and jealously preserved as it in the time of purity

Table of Content:

TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of content
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Scope of the study
1.3 Aim and Objective
1.4 Conceptual framework/definition of terms
1.5 Literature review
1.6 Methodology
End notes
CHAPTER TWO
THE CONCISE HISTORY OF ENYIOGUGU
2.1 Origin
2.2 Migration and Settlement
2.3 Political structure of Enyiogugu
2.4 Socio-Economic system of Enyiogugu
End notes
CHAPTER THREE
THE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE INSTITUTION IN ENYIOGUGU, ABOH MBAISE.
3.1 The traditional marriage system in Enyiogugu
3.2 Customs and marital rites
3.3 Traditional marriage activities {IGBA NKWU} in Enyiogugu
3.4 Social stratification in traditional marriage system
End notes
CHAPTER FOUR
CHANGES AND CONTINUITY IN TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE, CUSTOMS AND RITES IN ENYIOGUGU.
4.1 Advent of Christianity in Enyiogugu
4.2 Impact of Christianity in traditional marriage in Enyiogugu
4.3 Continuity of traditional marriage system in Enyiogugu
End notes
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARRY AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
End notes

Introduction:

Marriage is a union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social and religious rights, and responsibilities.
Traditional marriage thus is also the union of a male and female which include indigenous customs and practices that pertains to a particular culture. Traditional marriage is very crucial to the Igbo culture. It is said or believed that it preceded the ‘white wedding’ which was introduced during the advent of Christianity. Traditional marriage system otherwise called IGBA NKWU has its tradition which is solely determined by different communities.
In the area of traditional marriage, every community in the Igbo society has a modus operandi of how traditional marriage is conducted and the different customs and traditions attached to it. The traditional marriage system in Enyiogugu, Aboh Mbaise is conditioned by some certain cultural activities or norms. Hence, it is the intent of this project work to examine how greatly valued the Igbo culture is especially in the area of traditional marriage system. This project work hence will bring to light the role of traditional marriage, its changes and its improvements and the necessary traditional rites according to the customs of Enyiogugu in Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo state.