Land is a crucial resource for many Malawians as Agriculture is the main source of income and livelihood especially in rural communities. In Northern Malawi, the patrilineal way of life is the most practiced. Most patrilineal cultures practice a tradition known as “lobola.” This is a dowry paid to a woman’s family from a prospective husband. While it varies across families who practice this custom, it often means that a woman belongs to the man and that every resource owned o

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