Lobola (Bridewealth) in Contemporary Southern Africa

This volume explores the multiple meanings and implications of lobola in Southern Africa. The payment of  lobola (often controversially translated as ‘bridewealth’) is an entrenched practice in most societies in Southern Africa. Although having a long tradition, of late there have been voices questioning its relevance in contemporary times while others vehemently defend the practice. This book brings together a range of scholars from different academic disciplines, national contexts, instit