Unique Aspects of Okrika Tribe in Rivers State, Nigeria
Explore the intriguing cultural practices and transitions among the Okrika tribe of Rivers State, Southeastern Nigeria. From cognitive and social transitions to physical rites and traditional ceremonies, discover the complexities and traditions embedded within this community.
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Adolescents of Okrika TRIBE OF RIVERS STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA Meggan Archey Alwiah Almosajin Heather Van Asten Gabriela Maria Zablah Elena Membreno
The Okrika People EMBEDDED WITHIN THE IGBO AND IJO ETHNIC AREAS LANGUAGE: KALABARI (AN IJAW LANGUAGE) TRIBAL POPULATION: EST. 295,551 STRATIFIED CLASSES; GOVERNED BY CHIEF AND WEALTHY LOCAL TRADE IN FISH, PALM OIL, PLANTAINS, YAMS, SALT
Cognitive Transitions FEMALES: - QUESTIONING AUTHORITY/TRADITION - ABSTRACT RELIGIOUS CONCEPTS MALES: - NO EMOTIONAL OUTLET - SELF DOUBT 19% BOYS, 3% GIRLS AGES 15-16 UNDERSTAND SEXUALITY - (OPARA ET AL) ADHERE TO TRADITION OR FIGHT FOR MODERNISM?
Social Transitions GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN IRIA FEMALES ARE THE LESSER SEX - SOCIAL HIERARCHY GIRLS ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME MEN MODEL DOMINANCE/MASCULINITY
Physical Transitions BOYS SUFFER SEVERE MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES ADOLESCENT FEMALE (AND SOME MALE) CIRCUMCISION GIRLS - BIG IS BEAUTIFUL * LARGE BODY = SIGN OF WEALTH/SOCIAL STATUS BODILY INSPECTION - DEVELOPMENT AND CHASTITY * (BREASTS, IN TACT HYMEN)
Iria Ceremony WATER SPIRIT BONDS MUST BE BROKEN MEN CHASE THE GIRLS, BEAT OUT SPIRITS SAFETY & FERTILITY THIS ENSURES FUTURE GIRLS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MARRIAGE
