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Title: | Women in conflict and indigenous conflict resolution among the Issa and Gurgura clans of Somali in Eastern Ethiopia |
Author: | Tadesse, Bamlaku |
Year: | 2010 |
Periodical: | African Journal on Conflict Resolution (ISSN 1562-6997) |
Volume: | 10 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 85-110 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Ethiopia |
Subjects: | social conflicts women conflict resolution Somali |
External link: | https://www.accord.org.za/ajcr-issues/%ef%bf%bcwomen-in-conflict-and-indigenous-conflict-resolution-among-the-issa-and-gurgura-clans-of-somali-in-eastern-ethiopia/ |
Abstract: | This article examines the impacts of social conflict on women, the role of women in conflict processes and in indigenous conflict resolution, as well as the participation of women in social institutions and ceremonies among the Issa and Gurgura clans of the Somali in eastern Ethiopia. It explores the system of conflict resolution in these clans, and women's representation in the system. The primary role of women in the formation of social capital through marriage and blood relations between different clans or ethnic groups is assessed. The paper focuses on some of the important elements of the sociocultural settings of the study community that are in one way or another related to conflict and indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms. It also examines the positive role of marriage practices in the formation of social capital, strengthening friendship and unity instead of enmity. Bibliogr., notes, sum. [Journal abstract] |