2.2. Beliefs of the Hima Tribe in Uganda

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the Hima tribe believe regarding women and livestock?

   Hint

   Think about their beliefs surrounding risk.

2. 2.

   Explain how the Hima tribe's beliefs reflect a cultural construction of risk.

   Hint

   Consider their livelihood and social interactions.

3. 3.

   What belief does the Hima tribe hold regarding women and livestock?

   • Women can touch livestock
   • Women cannot touch livestock
   • Women are livestock owners

   Hint

   Consider the significance of these actions in their culture.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Hima tribe considers touching livestock by men as risky.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the cultural beliefs regarding gender.

5. 5.

   Analyze the implications of the Hima tribe's restrictions on women's participation in livestock farming. What broader societal impacts might arise?

   Hint

   Consider societal structures and economic systems.

6. 6.

   How might the Hima tribe's beliefs compare to another culture's practices regarding gender and livestock? Provide examples.

   Hint

   Think about cultural diversity and agricultural practices globally.