SOCIO-RELIGIOUS CHALLENGES IN MARRIAGE INSTITUTION AMONG UMUNUMO CLAN IN EHIME MBANO OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Vic-Martin Igwe 1
Victor Bassey Edet 2
Lumen Christi Academy, Olia, Kogi State, Nigeria 1
Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Uma Ukpai School of Theology, Uyo, Nigeria 2
Corresponding Email: vicbas18@gmail.com 2
Abstract
Marital conflict is a common occurrence among couples in every society. In Umunumo Clan in Ehime Mbano of Imo State, many marriages are bedeviled with socio-religious challenges and problems such as divorce, separation, quarreling, sorrows, regrets, adultery, and parental neglect among others. Furthermore, differences in approach and preparation also constitute serious challenges in marriage institution in Umunumo Clan. In this paper efforts are made to investigate the socio-religious challenges confronting marriage institution in Umunumo Clan in Ehime Mbano of Imo State. The study employs descriptive and survey methodology. Findings from the study revealed that the institution of marriage supports and maintains social structure of the society. The study further establishes that lack of love and effective communication are some of the major challenges facing marriages in Umunumo Clan in Ehime Mbano. The study concluded that marital success results from a lot of endurance, effective communication, tolerance, patience, love and effective management of individual differences. It is recommended that pre-marital counseling should be organized for would-be couples in Mbano Community.
Keyword: Marriage, Family, Socio-religious, Institution, Challenges, Umunumo
