Reer bari Women.
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:45 pm
Reer Bari women render utmost respect to their husbands.
It is a known fact that Reer Bari culture recognise men to be superior over women, hence, Reer Bari women are generally submissive to their spouses. Despite the emergence of Reer Bari Feminist groups, most Reer Bari women remain loyal to their culture and traditions. (Specifica Reer Bari Region:
2. Reer Bari women respect marriage. They will do what it takes to preserve their marriage.
In Reer Bari culture, successful marriage are those that last a lifetime. It’s a huge humiliation to Reer Bari women and their families if their spouses leave them. Moreover, separation and divorce constitute to a failed marriage. These are the least things an Reer Bari woman desires. For Reer Bari women, a successful marriage is one that lasts a lifetime.
3. Reer Bari women are loyal and honest to their husbands.
One distinct characteristic of Reer Bari women is their extreme loyalty to their husbands. According to studies comparing inter-clan marriages, marriages with Reer Bari women are the least susceptible to extra-marital affairs. This is generally true to Reer Bari women because it’s a part of their culture. Reer Bari women will do everything in their power to avoid any reason that will cause their marriage to collapse. Reer Bari women expect their husbands to be one-woman-man and in return, you expect the same from them.
4. Reer Bari women are naturally sweet and romantic.
A Somali Man who is married to an Reer Bari woman can attest of her sweetness and romanticism. Any somalis who is married to an Reer Bari woman certainly expriences a different level of treatment, love and care. This is because Reer Bari women are culturally conditioned to perform a distinct role in the household.
5. Reer Bari women make good wives and mothers.
Most of women in the world who still breastfeed their babies are Reer Bari women, a proof that Reer Bari women care about their children over themselves. With the moral and cultural backgrounds of Reer Bari women, you are ensured that your children are in good hands and will grow under their tender loving care.
Most Good housewifes in Somalia are Reer Baris, another clear manifestation that Reer Bari women are good housekeepers too. Be informed however that Reer Bari women are not only limited to household chores, some are career oriented although most Reer Bari women would choose family over their career. The fact is, most Reer Bari women are educated and qualified professionals but at times when confronted with a dilemma, their family is their top priority.
6. Reer Bari women are known for their religiosity.
Most Reer Bari women believe and fear God such that they are constantly reminded to do God’s will. God’s will for them is to be in unity with their husbands, and family, to do well to others and to do good to everyone. Bari is the only part of Somalia where religion still plays a significant role in molding the culture and tradition of the people. Religion still holds a great influence to how Reer Bari women think.
There are even more reason why Reer Bari women make good wives. I’m sure that there are those who disagree of these reasons. I would love to hear what you have to say. Do drop your comments and reactions in the comment below.
It is a known fact that Reer Bari culture recognise men to be superior over women, hence, Reer Bari women are generally submissive to their spouses. Despite the emergence of Reer Bari Feminist groups, most Reer Bari women remain loyal to their culture and traditions. (Specifica Reer Bari Region:
2. Reer Bari women respect marriage. They will do what it takes to preserve their marriage.
In Reer Bari culture, successful marriage are those that last a lifetime. It’s a huge humiliation to Reer Bari women and their families if their spouses leave them. Moreover, separation and divorce constitute to a failed marriage. These are the least things an Reer Bari woman desires. For Reer Bari women, a successful marriage is one that lasts a lifetime.
3. Reer Bari women are loyal and honest to their husbands.
One distinct characteristic of Reer Bari women is their extreme loyalty to their husbands. According to studies comparing inter-clan marriages, marriages with Reer Bari women are the least susceptible to extra-marital affairs. This is generally true to Reer Bari women because it’s a part of their culture. Reer Bari women will do everything in their power to avoid any reason that will cause their marriage to collapse. Reer Bari women expect their husbands to be one-woman-man and in return, you expect the same from them.
4. Reer Bari women are naturally sweet and romantic.
A Somali Man who is married to an Reer Bari woman can attest of her sweetness and romanticism. Any somalis who is married to an Reer Bari woman certainly expriences a different level of treatment, love and care. This is because Reer Bari women are culturally conditioned to perform a distinct role in the household.
5. Reer Bari women make good wives and mothers.
Most of women in the world who still breastfeed their babies are Reer Bari women, a proof that Reer Bari women care about their children over themselves. With the moral and cultural backgrounds of Reer Bari women, you are ensured that your children are in good hands and will grow under their tender loving care.
Most Good housewifes in Somalia are Reer Baris, another clear manifestation that Reer Bari women are good housekeepers too. Be informed however that Reer Bari women are not only limited to household chores, some are career oriented although most Reer Bari women would choose family over their career. The fact is, most Reer Bari women are educated and qualified professionals but at times when confronted with a dilemma, their family is their top priority.
6. Reer Bari women are known for their religiosity.
Most Reer Bari women believe and fear God such that they are constantly reminded to do God’s will. God’s will for them is to be in unity with their husbands, and family, to do well to others and to do good to everyone. Bari is the only part of Somalia where religion still plays a significant role in molding the culture and tradition of the people. Religion still holds a great influence to how Reer Bari women think.
There are even more reason why Reer Bari women make good wives. I’m sure that there are those who disagree of these reasons. I would love to hear what you have to say. Do drop your comments and reactions in the comment below.
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