TODAY Thursday October 20, 2022 IS IHYIGILE
Opening info: Every society thrives on rules and expectations, and Igede nation is no exception. In Igede society, there is a system of values governing morality and acceptable conduct, these acceptable principles of right and wrong have been woven into the ways of life of Igede people and are transmitted from one generation to another. They become measures for the determination of right and wrong. Unlike taboos, they are no express punitive measures against defaulters. Still, they are sheer expectations and branding is done based on them–you could be labelled or perceived as a good or bad person depending on your adherence or non-adherence to them. We hope in Ekurwe to explore a series of Igede ethical values and allow individuals to decide whether they should be thrown away with the dawn of modernization. Buckle up as we take a tour for 10 Ihyigiles. Welcome to edition 7.
INAPPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION
Enshrined in Igede culture is positive socialization; people are allowed within the ambit of our cultural values to interact with relations and people that are not related within and outside the locality. Such interaction is expected to be well ordered, intentionally classified along age and gender. Much emphasis is laid on interaction with married people. The institution of marriage is sacred in Igede culture and appropriate and decent interaction is expected with married persons especially among opposite sex.
The following are termed as inappropriate socialization with married people, especially if the person involve is an opposite sex:
a. Staying always around married people as a single.
b. Greeting a married lady or man with a hug.
c. Hand shake beyond the elbow.
d. Holding hands for a long time either walking or standing.
e. Sitting together in a secluded place.
f. Unsolicited help without the knowledge of the other spouse.
g. Offering/receiving gifts without the approval or knowledge of the other spouse.
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