A.

Traditional/customary marriage
B. Religious marriage
C. Civil marriage

A. - This is when a man and woman get married according to

the traditional customs of their community. The marriage is arranged by parents. Parents
lead ‘’Peeletso’’ and patlo. At the end of arrangements bride price is paid in terms of
money or cattle. Here polygamous is allowed.

B. - It is when a man and woman get married according to the

rules of their Religion. The marriage ceremony is conducted by a priest, pastor or any
religious leader. Religious marriage can either be Islamic, Christianity etc.

C. - This is when a man and woman get married according to the laws
of government. Couples should be 21 years and above. The couple have to register at the
District commissioner’s office.
The couple is also given a marriage certificate and put on rings and white dress. Bride
price is not necessary.

means marrying only one wife while means marrying many

wives.

A. - Discourage the spread of HIV/AIDS since one man is for one

woman.
B. Encourage the spread of HIV/AIDS since one man may infect all
wives.

➢ Civil marriage and some religious marriage are monogamous. A husband and wife are
 expected to be faithful to each other to prevent the spread of HIV.
➢ Some customary and religious marriage are polygamous .If one of the wives or a
husband is infected is likely to infect others.

Intermarriage is marrying a person who belongs to a different religious, social or racial group.

-A Muslim marrying a Christian.

A white person marrying a black person.
- Marriage to one’s cousin. Marriage of people of the same ribe

Marriage is important because;

⦁ It is a good way of starting a family
⦁ Marriage brings families together
⦁ It unites man and woman
⦁ It gives children an identity
⦁ It gives its members love and security
⦁ It encourages love, friendship and companionship

Divorce is a lawful ending of marriage. Divorce is caused by:

⦁ Adultery (being unfaithful to each other)
⦁ Abuse (physically, emotionally, domestic violence)
⦁ Barrenness (not being able to bear children)
⦁ Alcoholism ( drinking too much)
⦁ Social disapproval by relatives.
⦁ Desertion (leaving the family without permission
⦁ Irresponsible and negligence.

Families can deal with divorce by:

 ⦁ Avoiding loneliness by talking to other people.
⦁ Seeking counselling
⦁ Arranging visits for children
⦁ Paying maintenance
1.1.2.1 -DESCRIBE HOW A FAMILY DEVELOPS

HOW A FAMILY DEVELOPS

A family develops when a man and woman unite through marriage and start having children. If
the two cannot bear children the can adopt, or assimilate other members from extended or
community.

OBJECTIVE 1.1.1.2 EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FAMILY

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FAMILY

A. It is a conclusive environment for children to grow.
B. Teach children norms and values of the community
C. For reproduction or continued birth
D. To care,help,support each other during sadness and happiness eg:funerals,wedding
and other ceremonies

OBJECTIVE 1.1.2.3 DISCUSS THE ADVANAGES AND DISADVANAGES OF

HAVING A LARGE OR SMALL FAMILY

HAVING A LARGE FAMILY

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

1. Many people to play and talk 1.No easy to obey family rules
to.
2.Sharing of duties is easy 2.Experience health problem

3.When others die others remains 3.Not easy to care for everyone
4.Easy to care for the sick and
orphans

HAVING A SMALL FAMILY

 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

1. Buy most things e.g. cars, houses etc. 1.If one die you become lonely

2.Easy to manage 2.Fewer people to help during

ceremonies
3.Can have a variety of food or things

Objective 1.1.2.4 Describe ways of promoting peace and tolerance in the family
Ways of promoting peace and tolerance in the family
⦁ Inducing correct values through socialization
⦁ Consultation and communication between husband and wife
⦁ Spending quality time with children and with each other
⦁ Sharing family duties
⦁ Accepting each other’s differences
⦁ Parents to be role models
⦁ Family roles to be obeyed
⦁ Children to be treated equally
Objective 1.1.2.5 Describe the effects of HIV/AIDS in the family
The effects of HIV/AIDS in the family
⦁ It can lead to conflicts in the family
⦁ It bring about sadness
⦁ Children are left as orphans
⦁ Loss of Bread winners due to death
⦁ Reduction in population
⦁ Loss of skilled man power due to death
⦁ Economic status of the family may change due to loss of breadwinners
Objective 1.1.2.6describe ways of supporting an HIV/AIDS infected famil member
ways of supporting an hiv/aids infected famil member
an hiv/aids infeced meber can be suppored hrough
⦁ accepence
⦁ provision of food, company, clean environment
⦁ being here when needed
⦁ accompanying him/her o healh facilities
✓ giving hem love and care
objective 1122 Discuss he rolr of he family in proecing he environment
he rolr of he family in proecing he environment
 ⦁ reusing waste
⦁ reccling wase
⦁ gardening and making compost
⦁ separation of waste
⦁ use of good faming methods e.g less livestock in an area,practice crop rotation,
ploughing across he slope, planting more trees –afforestaion
⦁ avoiding deforestation
⦁ avoiding veld fires
⦁ picking up waste
⦁ use of toilets instead of the bush

WARDS
Objecives Describe the structure of the ttraditional ward
The structure of the traditional ward
WARD
A ward is a semi circle structure of a house hold around the kgotla and and open space
A ward has families usually related usually living together in one section of a village.
Traditional ward is found in a village, comprises of largely of related people.
Semi cycle structure of a ward

The ward is headed by kgosana

Objective 1.2.1.2differentiate between a traditional ward and a council ward
The difference between a traditional ward and a council ward
⦁ traditional ward is smaller than council ward
⦁ traditional ward is led by kgosana while council ward is led by councilor
⦁ traditional ward has a kgotla for meetings while a council ward has no kgotla
⦁ Traditional ward is established by kgosi while council ward is established by the
government
Objective 1.2.1.3 Describe changes taking place in in traditional wards
changes taking place in in traditional wards
⦁ In the past,ward members were related families but nowadays they are not related
⦁ In the past , kgosana allocated land but nowadays it is allocated by the land board
⦁ Homes are no longer built in semi-circle like before, they are built everywhere
⦁ Todays dikgosi follow government laws and procedures
⦁ Today traditional wars have other leaders like councilors and members of parliament

KGOTLA
Objective 1.3.1.1 State the importance of traditional court/kgotla
the importance of traditional court/kgotla
The kgotla system as part of our cultural heritage has stood the best of time as an administrative
and judicial entity. Its democratic nature is emphasized
⦁ It punishes law breakers
⦁ It settle disputes
⦁ It disseminate information
Objective 1.3.1.2 Discuss he democratic nature of the traditional court/kgotla
The democratic nature of the traditional court/kgotla
The traditional cour allows he following
⦁ Freedom of expression
⦁ Equal treatment
⦁ People respect laws
⦁ Consultation
⦁ Rule by consensus
Objective 13.1.3Give Setswana proverbs ha reveal he democratic naure of the traditional court/
Setswana proverbs ha reveal he democratic naure of the traditional court/ kgo
1. Mmualebe o bua la gagwe
2. Kgosi ke kgosi ka batho
3. Mafoko a kgola a manle ohe
4. Kgosi