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RE: The Theme of Male Chauvinism in African Traditional Poem - Give Me the Minstrel's Seat

in Project HOPE4 years ago

Hello, @gandhibaba!

This seems to be a pretty old poem. Obviously, it must be from the time when women had no say. However, I suppose it could have been misinterpreted in its translation, as is often the case with all ancient scriptures.

I could also say that initially (and I am referring to many years ago) for a small population the essential thing was to increase its size so it was certainly necessary to produce more children, which a woman could certainly do. Somehow they had to inculcate in the women's minds the need to have a partner and procreate. The times are what defined the rules.

Let's remember that previously the teachings or the way of interpreting "reality" was done through stories, tales and songs.

I guess one has to meditate on many of the teachings that the poem hides.

Thanks for sharing :D

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