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Inter-ethnic marriage is one in which the married couple come from different ethnic groups while an intra-ethnic marriage is one in which the married couple come from the same ethnic group. When a Yoruba man marries a Hausa lady, it is said to be an inter-ethnic marriage, however, when an Igbo man marries an Igbo lady, it is said to be an intra-ethnic marriage.
Advantages of Inter-Ethnic Marriage
- It brings Nigerian of different background together.
- It leads to ethnic peace in Nigeria.
- Reduction of inter-ethnic crises.
- Communal peace
- Reduction of immorality
- Mutual economic support
- National unity
Disadvantages of Inter-Ethnic Marriage
- Long geographical distance between families.
- Cultural differences
- Different perspective on how things are to be done.
- Prejudice about an ethnic group
Advantages of Intra-Ethnic Marriage
- It leads to ethnic peace in Nigeria.
- Value affection
- Tolerance
- Unity
- Understanding
- It leads to ethnic peace in Nigeria.
- Reduction of inter-ethnic crises.
Marriage Failure
People live together in order to
- Benefit from one another.
- Raise family
- Satisfy their love needs
- Work together
- Learn from one another
- Communicate their ideas
- Have more friends
- Acquire civilization
Reasons for Marital Failures
- Lack of respect for each other
- Lack of love
- Intolerance
- Greed
- Partiality
- Differences in religion
- Differences in behavior
- Infidelity
- Childlessness
- Third party
- Differences in social status, age, beliefs, etc
- Inability of the husband to provide for the family.
- Failure to fulfil ones role
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