Browsing Social Anthropology by Author "Zerihun Mekuria"

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The Changing Trends in Bride Wealth (Gabbara) Among Arsi Oromo: The Case of Negele Arsi District Thesis

Habtamu Derbe; Zerihun Mekuria; Dejene Gemechu (2021-09-06)

The gift of bride wealth or gabbara is an important element of marriage among the Negele Arsi Oromo. While the functions and meanings attached to the practice are constantly changing over time. The aim of this study ...
Marriage Practices and the Status of Women among the Bench, Southwest Ethiopia Thesis

Netsanet Tadesse; Dejene Teshome; Zerihun Mekuria (2020-02)

This research aims to investigate marriage practices and the status of women among the Bench, southwest Ethiopia. The study identifies types of customary marriages in relation to women status, examines bride-wealth ...
The Roles of Traditional Beliefs in the Conservation of Forest: The Case of Kaffa, Southwest Ethiopia Thesis

Gellila Habtemariam; Jira Mekonnen; Zerihun Mekuria (2021-09-06)

This study was designed to investigate the role of traditional beliefs and the indigenous intangible ritual practices in forest resource management and conservation among the Kafficho people who live in Southwestern ...

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