MARRIAGE IN SOUTH SUDAN IS 4 YEARS FREEDOM FOR THE BRIDE
In South Sudan, 52 per cent of all girls are married before 18 years of age. And females right neglected in different parts of the world, this help preserve to a large extent, the interest of this women.
In Dinka Tribe, despite payment of dowry that ranges from 100 to 500 cows, women are treated godly.
Once a man gets married, his wife will not cook or sweep for 4 years. This period is called “Anyuuc” (Generous Welcoming). It is meant for the new bride to rest, relax and study her husband homestead values.
During this time, her husband’s sister will do the cooking, washing utensils, collecting firewood, fetching water, and doing other domestic work till later.
After 4 years, her husband decides to arrange a very big cooking festival. where 3 cows and 5 goats are slaughtered to initiate a wife into cooking for the family.
But if the man misbehaves or during the 4 years the wife decides to leave and she doesn’t even have to pay back the dowry.