Question

Outline the traditional African understanding of wealth.

Answer 1

1. Wealth is a gift from God.
2. Wealth is measured in terms of land/livestock/wives/children.
3. Wealth raises the status of an individual.
4. Wealth is to be inherited by members of the family.
5. The wealthy should share/help those who do not have.
6. There are guidelines on how to acquire wealth/through fair means.
7. Wealth is owned by men.
8. Wealth is acquired through hard work/laziness is condemned.