Family
Structure
Our family
structure has remained the central focus in maintaining the survival of the Kurama
people. This is because the Kurama family has remained one of the two
aspects of the Kurama customs that has not been violated. The other is
our Spirituality. Through the family, a source becomes available through which the
Kurama people are able to teach our children about our hopes and
aspirations. Responsibilities within the Kurama family are highly
structured,
with every member of the family expected to perform his or her role.
Most
families comprises of the following:
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Family
Member |
Role |
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a.
Primary Bread winner
b.
Primary Protector
c.
Primary Head of the Family
d.
Secondary source of counsel
e.
The last point in conflict resolution |
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a.
Secondary Bread Winner
b.
Secondary Protector
c.
Makes decisions for the family
d.
Primary source of counsel
e.
The first point in conflict resolution
f.
Manages the household |
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a.
Administers the chores of the family
b.
Tertiary source of protection
c.
Tertiary point in conflict resolution
d.
"Serves" the siblings |
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a.
Administers the chores of the family
b.
Tertiary source of protection
c.
Tertiary point in conflict resolution
d.
"Serves" the siblings |
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| These
could be aunts, uncles, in-laws or cousins. All help in
the general support of the family. They do so by
performing roles that are similar to the above. |
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*
This
depends on whether the son or daughter is older or younger. The older
children are served by the younger ones. For instance, the younger son
will be expected to run errands or perform chores as delegated by the
older sister and vice versa.
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