Ch.+3+Social+Structure


 * // __IGBO SOCIAL STRUCTURE__ //**

 Council of Chiefs -The Council of Chiefs contain the head of the village group for the different Igbo communities. -It is the highest part of the Igbo social structure.  Village Group -The head of the Village Group is the family head. This is usually the oldest man of the oldest surviving generation. -His main priority is settling familial disputes. -Controlled the channel of communication to the all-important ancestors. -The combination of all of these people and the ancestors, gods, and goddesses help create a community that works harmoniously. -The titles of different men play a major role in the society of the Igbo people. -Intense rituals were undertaken before one could gain a title. -A titled man's life was dominated by numerous restrictions placed upon them by their religion.
 * Village **-The village consists of Carvers, hunters, diviners, healers, warriors, age-graders, and titled men.





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