Mediation System in Senegal, The
The Mediation System in Senegal is a community-based approach to conflict resolution that involves trained mediators working with parties to resolve disputes through dialogue, negotiation, and compromise, in a non-adversarial manner. #communitybased #approach Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreMedicine men and women
Medicine men and women, also known as traditional healers, are an important aspect of many African societies, providing spiritual and physical healing services to their communities through a combination of ritual, herbal remedies, and other traditional practices. #traditional #also Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreMende Kikakui Script
Mende Kikakui script is a writing system used to write the Mende language of Sierra Leone. It is an alphabet script, with each symbol representing a consonant or vowel sound, and is traditionally written on specially prepared wooden tablets. #writing #system Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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The Mende sande society is a traditional secret society from the Mende people of Sierra Leone, characterized by its focus on female empowerment, cultural identity, and social status. #traditional #secret
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Mende secret societies have been studied by anthropologists as a traditional practice of the Mende people of Sierra Leone, characterized by their initiation rituals and the use of masks and other ritual objects to convey cultural identity and spiritual beliefs. #studied #anthropologists Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreMenstrual taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds menstruation in many African communities, often leading to stigma, shame, and restrictions on women’s activities during their periods. #cultural #surrounds
Read MoreMental health and aging taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds mental health issues for older adults in many African communities, often based on expectations around aging and mental decline. #cultural #surrounds
Read MoreMental health and masculinity taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds mental health issues for men in many African communities, often based on expectations around masculinity and emotional expression. #cultural #surrounds
Read MoreMental health and motherhood taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds mental health issues for mothers in many African communities, often based on expectations around motherhood and caregiving. #cultural #surrounds
Read MoreMental health and spirituality taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds the intersection of mental health and spirituality in many African communities, often leading to misunderstanding and lack of access to appropriate care. #cultural #surrounds Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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