Concetti Chiave
- Ethnic groups have unique marriage systems influenced by customs, traditions, and religion.
- Traditional marriages follow native laws and can be monogamous or polygamous, varying greatly by region.
- Marriage under ordinance, or court marriage, is monogamous, prohibiting remarriage without divorce or death.
- Church marriage is a monogamous ceremony conducted in a church and practiced by Christians.
- Islamic marriage allows polygamy, permitting Muslim men to marry multiple wives according to Islamic law.
Marriage Systems
Marriage is meant for different ethnic groups. Each ethnic group often has its own marriage system therefore there are different systems of marriage. These depend on the customs and traditions of each group, religion, etc. Each system of marriage has its own acceptable procedures. The common systems of marriage include:
1. Traditional or customary marriage:
This is marriage entered into according to native laws and customs. It differs from one area to another.
- Monogamous; where one man marries one wife.
- Polygamous; where one man marries many wives.
It is a common practice for people to perform the traditional marriage rites first and then carry out the other forms such as the church marriage or court marriage.
2. Marriage under the ordinance:
This is also called "court marriage" because it is contracted in the court before a court registrar. Characteristics or features of marriage under ordinance include:
- it does not allow either of the couples (husband or wife) to enter into a second marriage, unless at the death or official divorce of one.
- it is a monogamous form of marriage.
- a marriage ordinance certificate is given to the couple who marry this way.
- it is provided by government and open to all religious sects and tribes.
3. Church marriage:
This is a form of marriage under ordinance. It is contracted in a church. Christians perform church marriage. It is a monogamous form of marriage, where a man marries only one wife.
4. Moslem or Islamic marriage:
This is contracted in the ways stipulated by Islam. Moslem men are each allowed to marry more than one wife. It is a polygamous form of marriage.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Cuáles son los tipos comunes de sistemas de matrimonio mencionados en el texto?
- ¿Qué características tiene el matrimonio bajo la ordenanza?
- ¿Cómo se diferencia el matrimonio islámico de otros tipos de matrimonio mencionados?
Los sistemas comunes de matrimonio incluyen el matrimonio tradicional o consuetudinario, el matrimonio bajo la ordenanza (también conocido como matrimonio civil), el matrimonio en la iglesia y el matrimonio musulmán o islámico.
El matrimonio bajo la ordenanza es monógamo, no permite un segundo matrimonio a menos que haya muerte o divorcio oficial, y se otorga un certificado de matrimonio. Está disponible para todas las sectas religiosas y tribus.
El matrimonio islámico permite a los hombres musulmanes casarse con más de una esposa, siendo una forma polígama de matrimonio, a diferencia de otros tipos como el matrimonio bajo la ordenanza y el matrimonio en la iglesia, que son monógamos.
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