Men’s Role in a Cultural Milestone
Prospective Maasai suitors prepare for a community gathering in Makuta, Kenya, to celebrate the female rite of passage ceremony in November 2016. In Maasai culture, men hold a significant role in the social structure, often tasked with protecting and providing for their families. As part of their responsibility, they participate in these ceremonies, marking the transition of girls into womanhood. This social duty is tied to the preservation of tradition, with male elders and suitors playing an integral role in the customs surrounding marriage and the rite of passage.
'We must uphold our traditions,' says one of the suitors. 'It is our responsibility to protect the girls and guide them through the rite of passage, so they are ready for the life that awaits them.
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