Matriarchal Primogeniture: A Comparative Study of ISlamic and Afenmai Systems of Inheritance since the 1860s

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dc.contributor.authorOsiki, O. M.
dc.contributor.authorIzuagie, L.
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-01T08:52:07Z
dc.date.available2017-11-01T08:52:07Z
dc.date.issued2009
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dc.description.abstractThis article explores the nexus between matrimony, matriarchy, and inheritance in Afenmailand using a comparative paradigm of traditional and Islamic perspectives. It examines factors that shaped systems of inheritance and succession among Afenmai people and emphasizes the role of polygamy in the decision-making process. It also highlights the inherent weaknesses in the two systems. By exploring related conceptual and definitional issues involved in inheritance, the article points out the difference between them the traditional system of inheritance and that based on Islam and concludes on the note that local peculiarities have affected both systems of inheritance in Afenmai/and since the 1860s. It argues the case for an equitable sharing system that would consider the interest of all relevant stakeholders in the estate of the deceased instead of the current matriarchal primogeniture that excludes the wives of the deceased, the sons other than the first born as well as the daughters.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOsiki, O. M. and Izuagie, L. (2009), Matriarchal Primogeniture: A Comparative Study of ISlamic and Afenmai Systems of Inheritance since the 1860s. Lagos Notes and Records, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos.Vol. 15en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.unilag.edu.ng:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2740
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesStaff Publications;
dc.subjectInheritanceen_US
dc.subjectMatrimonyen_US
dc.subjectMatriarchal Primogenitureen_US
dc.titleMatriarchal Primogeniture: A Comparative Study of ISlamic and Afenmai Systems of Inheritance since the 1860sen_US
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