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The images above are Igbo objects at the Smithsonian African Art Museum.
Sociologist Task:
- Report on family life and roles of men and women in Igbo (or southern Nigerian) society.
- Using Microsoft Publisher, your group will create a newsletter on the Igbo. You must create 1 page of your group's newsletter, for a total of 4 pages for the group. Each page should have at least 1 graphic (i.e. map, picture, art object, etc.)
Make certain you include information on the following in your report:
- Type of family structure (polygamous or monogamous)
- Roles of women
- Social organization/family
- Rites of passage
The following websites will provide information on your topic:
- Gale Student Reference Center Gold
- Search on Igbo
- Grolier Online
- Search on Ibo