Conflict Resolution and Community Development: Through Customary Structures, The Case of Oromo Society in Woliso Area, Ethiopia - Tapa blanda

Zeleke, Tesfaye

 
9783846592625: Conflict Resolution and Community Development: Through Customary Structures, The Case of Oromo Society in Woliso Area, Ethiopia

Sinopsis

There are customary structures among the Woliso Oromo. Among others, the most venerated and widely spreading community structures embrace abba kuma, abbaa dbibbaa, luka, laga and abiyo spirit.These age-old customary structures were deep embedded in the socio-cultural lives of the community. The roles of these community structures in community development and conflict resolutions have been quite immense. Their integrative role is to keep the community together as a unit possessing and reflecting common socio-cultural and historical assets. Their pivotal role in maintaining peace and order among the community had been profound. The customary community structures in Wolisso area have got useful functions for social, economic, political, cultural, historical and environmental developments.

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Reseña del editor

There are customary structures among the Woliso Oromo. Among others, the most venerated and widely spreading community structures embrace abba kuma, abbaa dbibbaa, luka, laga and abiyo spirit.These age-old customary structures were deep embedded in the socio-cultural lives of the community. The roles of these community structures in community development and conflict resolutions have been quite immense. Their integrative role is to keep the community together as a unit possessing and reflecting common socio-cultural and historical assets. Their pivotal role in maintaining peace and order among the community had been profound. The customary community structures in Wolisso area have got useful functions for social, economic, political, cultural, historical and environmental developments.

Biografía del autor

Tesfaye Zeleke, was born in 1980 G.C,Ambo, Oromiya. He got BA in Sociology and MA in Social Anthropology from Addis Ababa University. Currently, he is a PhD Candidate in Sociology at AAU. His key research areas, among others include, Sociology of Tourism, Irrigation Management and Educational Research.

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