Question: What is traditional family life like in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwean society is generally very patriarchal. While there are some minority tribal groups that are matrilocal and matrilineal, men generally hold more decision-making power. Within the family, the oldest male (usually the father) is the patriarch and is expected to be the breadwinner for the entire household.

What are some customs and traditions in Zimbabwe?

MbiraZimbabwe Tradition uses the mbira to govern the weather in times such as droughts and floods. It also chases away harmful spirits and cures sickness. Mbira (mbira.org)Modern day Ndebele village homestead.Ndebele beads.Neck beads.

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