Although much anecdotal evidence about the legendary practice of bride price exists in
Ghana, there is a paucity of empirical studies that explore the psychological impact of the …

A bride price creates an unending bond for married couples in sub-Sahara Africa. This
gesture is key within the Brifor cultural milieu in Ghana. This paper investigates the impact of …

This chapter highlights the voice, visibility, and value of women in African marriages under
the themes of bride price, the communal nature of weddings, and response to marital …

Background: Sexual violence is a public health issue among adolescents globally but
remains understudied in Sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: The present study focused on the …

Marriage involving a man and a woman is a universal social institution, but its practices vary
among cultures. In Nigeria, a marriage is recognized after gifts are given, and a bride price is …

Background: This study investigated the influence of lobola, a payment made for marriage,
on gender-based violence among married women in Lusaka's Kamanga compound …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread social problem with serious consequences
for the health of both women and their children. However, little is known about the combined …

Payment of bride price is a popular tradition in Nigeria as in most parts of Africa. However, in
Nigeria, the practice has virtually lost its traditional purpose of marriage validation and …

The article examines The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, by Gertrude Stein. Filtered
through the eyes of her lover, the text's focus is on Stein's artistic growth. Published in 1933 …

The practice of bride price payment has a longstanding history in China and has become a
customary procedure by which men are able to get married. Despite attracting significant …