For Quick Alerts
ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS  
For Daily Alerts

What? Women Marry Each Other In This Tribe!!

Women from Tanzanian tribe marry each other to defeat Patriarchy and this tradition has been followed since years. To know more, read on.

There are many cultures around the world and each culture and tribe has its own definition and importance.

Amidst many cultures and tribal practice, one bizarre practice of women getting married to each other is something that raises many brows!

You May Also Like To Read: The Story Of Yanomami Tribal People Who Drink Human Soup!

According to reports, a Tanzanian tribe has a bizarre practice where women marry other women and this is done to avoid Patriarchy.

Also Read: 10 Most Fascinating Lovemaking Rituals Around The World

Check out on this weird and bizarre practice...

This Happens In A Tribe In Northern Tanzania’s Nyamongo

This Happens In A Tribe In Northern Tanzania’s Nyamongo

Women from the Kuria tribe in Northern Tanzania's Nyamongo village generally marry each other here.

A Local Tradition...

A Local Tradition...

They marry each other under a local tradition known as "Nyumba Ntobhu", which means "house of the women". These married women raise children that are born out of their earlier marriages with men. They have unions with men only to bear children.

They Stay Like Married Couples…

They Stay Like Married Couples…

They stay like a regular married couple, but they do not have sex, as they are straight and probably because they are unaware of the concept of being gay or existence of such things!

The Younger Wives Have A Choice…

The Younger Wives Have A Choice…

The younger wives have a choice to choose their male partners. This is to give birth to their heirs. The men relinquish the parental rights over their children, after which the female couples raise the kids.

But What Is The Reason That They Marry Each Other?

But What Is The Reason That They Marry Each Other?

The actual aim of this tradition is to enable the women of this tribe to keep their property. Women who do not have sons and are widowed, have no right to keep their property. Hence, marrying another women allows them to have their property! Quite bizarre, eh?

What's your take on this? Do share your thoughts and comments in the comment section below.

Story first published: Monday, April 24, 2017, 18:50 [IST]
Read more about: life world marriage women