Initiation among Abagusii
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1998-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The study at hand is an investigation into the importance of initiation as a rite of passage among the Abagusii
of Western Kenya and its challenge for the Church today. The major focus of this study is:
[a] To ascertain social, religious and cultural/traditional attitudes towards initiation,
[b] To determine the prevalence and continuation of the practice of initiation (circumcision/
clitoridectomy) among the Abagusii,
[c] To identify ways in which initiation may be detrimental to health,
[d] To propose possible approaches towards achieving maintenance of positive aspects of initiation
[e] To enlighten the Church on the significance of initiation among Abagusii
[f] To bring out the lesson the church of today can learn from this cultural practice and to determine
its relevance for today.
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Male Circumcision, Tools Used, Initiation Songs, Female Circumcision, Seclusion period, Graduation Period, ekiamkio, Circumcision in the Bible