Sologamy
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Sologamy is the practice of self-marriage
. This occurs when a religious ceremony takes place, creating a new union between a person's physical body and his/her spirit. Sologamy commonly takes place in African tribal societies, such as the Hutu
and Por'Quatzi tribes. These African tribesmen believe that when a person enters a sologamist marriage, the human body and the spirit cease to exist separately and a new being, referred to as the "solar body," is born. Generally after the ceremony takes place, the tribe engages in three days of celebrations, including food and ceremonial dancing.
In the late 1970s, sologamy gained some popularity in America (see hippies). The "Hippie" group believed in free love and peace among all humankind, so to demonstrate their tranquility with themselves, they would privately engage in sologamy ceremonies.
Sologamy is not recognized as a legal binding contract in North America, UK or most European countries. It is however recognized by many African governments as legal due to its tribal affiliations.
Apart from being a religious ceremony, the idea of sologamy has translated into a strong and independent lifestyle. The concept of sologamy was important during the feminist movement by helping to empower women to be strong without outside assistance or the companionship of men.
Self-marriage
Self-marriage is when a person marries himself or herself. It is related to the concept of self-completion. The idea of such a ceremony is described in the book Quirkyalone: a manifesto for uncompromising romantics by Sasha Cagen...
. This occurs when a religious ceremony takes place, creating a new union between a person's physical body and his/her spirit. Sologamy commonly takes place in African tribal societies, such as the Hutu
Hutu
The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians...
and Por'Quatzi tribes. These African tribesmen believe that when a person enters a sologamist marriage, the human body and the spirit cease to exist separately and a new being, referred to as the "solar body," is born. Generally after the ceremony takes place, the tribe engages in three days of celebrations, including food and ceremonial dancing.
In the late 1970s, sologamy gained some popularity in America (see hippies). The "Hippie" group believed in free love and peace among all humankind, so to demonstrate their tranquility with themselves, they would privately engage in sologamy ceremonies.
Sologamy is not recognized as a legal binding contract in North America, UK or most European countries. It is however recognized by many African governments as legal due to its tribal affiliations.
Apart from being a religious ceremony, the idea of sologamy has translated into a strong and independent lifestyle. The concept of sologamy was important during the feminist movement by helping to empower women to be strong without outside assistance or the companionship of men.
External links
- Bridgewater State College - Single Professional Women: A Global Phenomenon Challenges and Opportunities - This article presents the idea of sologamy as a concept of empowerment for women.