Igbo Culture
Culture can be defined as the way a group of people choose to live their life, the way they dress, the way they talk, and an assortment of other things. They are numerous cultures in the world today and the Igbo culture happens to be one of the very intriguing ones out there. “The Igbo have a vibrant culture which many are proud of today” (1). There are approximately 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria. There are 3 main ethnic groups, the Hausa, Yoruba, and the Igbos (Badru 1). The Igbo people are located in the west side of Africa. As stated above they make up one of the main 3 ethnic groups and have a very unique culture. The Igbo people are often known for their intelligence and their literalness. Igbo people are very smart and perform
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They take pride and enjoyment in the characteristics of their culture. To the Igbo people public appearance is everything. From what they wear, to how their kids act, and even how big their daughters are when they get married. It is notorious that, “Nigerian fabrics are known for their bright colors and unique patterns” (3). That is what makes them so special and unique to look at. People are judged upon the quality of their clothes, how it is made, and what the material is. They even use their kids to elevate their personal appearance. Throughout the whole Igbo culture, “Children are taught to be unassertive, quiet, and respectful in their interactions with adults” (3). To the Igbo’s having upright respectful kids means a lot. It means that they are parenting and disciplining their children correctly. No one wants a wild misbehaved child going along with them in public. Children from a young age help out with cleaning and farming which looks good from an outside eye (Nigeria). It shows that your child is respectful, hardworking, and obedient. The Igbo people even go as far as taking pride in the size of their daughter when they get married. To the Igbos bigger is better and, “For many, heaviness is an indication of beauty and wealth” (3). It is understood that the bigger a woman is the more money her family has because she is eating so much. Some may think that women of these points are uncanny but this is just the unique way Igbos do and think about
They take pride and enjoyment in the characteristics of their culture. To the Igbo people public appearance is everything. From what they wear, to how their kids act, and even how big their daughters are when they get married. It is notorious that, “Nigerian fabrics are known for their bright colors and unique patterns” (3). That is what makes them so special and unique to look at. People are judged upon the quality of their clothes, how it is made, and what the material is. They even use their kids to elevate their personal appearance. Throughout the whole Igbo culture, “Children are taught to be unassertive, quiet, and respectful in their interactions with adults” (3). To the Igbo’s having upright respectful kids means a lot. It means that they are parenting and disciplining their children correctly. No one wants a wild misbehaved child going along with them in public. Children from a young age help out with cleaning and farming which looks good from an outside eye (Nigeria). It shows that your child is respectful, hardworking, and obedient. The Igbo people even go as far as taking pride in the size of their daughter when they get married. To the Igbos bigger is better and, “For many, heaviness is an indication of beauty and wealth” (3). It is understood that the bigger a woman is the more money her family has because she is eating so much. Some may think that women of these points are uncanny but this is just the unique way Igbos do and think about