Marriage : Forms and Types of marriage Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject : Social Studies
Topic :
Marriage : Forms and Types of marriage
Class :
Primary 3/ Basic 3
Term :
1st Term / First Term
Week :
Week 5
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Textbooks On Social Studies
- Online Materials
- Picture Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
Marriage : Problems and Possible solutions
in their previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- explain forms of marriage
- mention types of marriage
- list out places where these marriages are carried out
- say the form of marriage that he or she likes as a pupil
Content
Forms of marriage : This simply refers to the way and manners that couples want to relate with each other in the marriage relationship. Will the marriage relationship be the one with one husband and one wife or one husband with several wives or one wife with many husbands or concubines
There are different forms of marriage in Nigerian communities. They
are:
- Monogamy : Form of marriage that allows one husband and one wife ;
- Polygamy : Form of marriage that allows one husband with more than one wives
- Polyandry : Form of marriage that allows one wife with many husband . This form of marriage practice is frowned at in Nigeria and it is not popular or commonly practised
Monogamy
Monogamy is when a man marries only one wife. This type of marriage is common among Christians in Nigeria. It is believed to be wrong for a Christian to marry more than one wife.
Monogamy is the most common type of marriage.
Polygamy
This is when a man marries two or more wives. It is common among the Muslims and those who practise traditional religion. This type of marriage is common among the rich people in Nigeria, as they use it to display their wealth. In the traditional setting, people believe that the more wives they have, the more their children would be, as well as their farms and wealth.
Polyandry
Polyandry is when a woman marries more than one husband at a time. This type of marriage is practised in some parts of China, Tibet and Nepel, and India.
Types of Marriage : This simply refers to how people are joined together in matrimony . And this is always a factor of religion and culture . These are types of marriage practices in Nigeria
- Christian or Church marriage
- Moslem or Islam marriage
- Traditional marriage
- Court marriage or marriage by Ordinance
Forms of Marriage:
- Monogamy: In monogamy, a person can only be married to one spouse at a time. It’s the most common form of marriage in many cultures.
- Polygamy: Polygamy is when a person is married to multiple spouses at the same time. There are two types:
- Polygyny: A man is married to multiple wives.
- Polyandry: A woman is married to multiple husbands
Types of Marriage:
- Civil Marriage: This type of marriage is recognized and regulated by the government. It often takes place in a courthouse or city hall.
- Religious Marriage: Religious marriages are performed within the context of a specific religion, like a church wedding for Christians or a mosque wedding for Muslims.
- Arranged Marriage: In an arranged marriage, families or elders choose the partners for the couple, and the couple may not have much say in the decision.
- Love Marriage: Love marriages occur when two people choose their partners based on their feelings of love and attraction for each other.
Places Where These Marriages Are Carried Out:
- Civil marriages are usually performed in government offices or courthouses.
- Religious marriages take place in places of worship, like churches, mosques, temples, or synagogues.
- Arranged marriages can happen in family homes or community gatherings.
- Love marriages can occur in various settings, from simple ceremonies to elaborate weddings in different venues like beaches, gardens, or banquet halls.
As a Pupil’s Preference:
As a pupil, I might prefer a love marriage because it allows me to choose a partner based on my feelings and compatibility. It gives me the freedom to decide who I want to spend my life with and allows for a deeper emotional connection. However, it’s essential to respect the diverse choices and cultural practices of others when it comes to marriage.
It’s important to remember that preferences can vary from person to person, and what matters most is finding a form of marriage that aligns with one’s values and beliefs while respecting the traditions of their culture and community
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
- explain three forms of marriage
- mention four types of marriage
- list out places where these marriages are carried out
- say the form of marriage that he or she likes as a pupil
- Which type of marriage is most popular?
- Polygamy is common what group of people?
- What is polyandry?
[mediator_tech]
Evaluation
1. In ________, a person can only be married to one spouse at a time.
a) Polygamy
b) Monogamy
c) Love marriage
d) Polyandry
2. Polygamy is when a person is married to ________ spouses at the same time.
a) Two
b) Multiple
c) No
d) One
3. Religious marriage takes place in places of ________.
a) Fun
b) Worship
c) Work
d) School
4. In an arranged marriage, families or elders choose the ________.
a) Clothing
b) Partners
c) Food
d) School
5. Civil marriages often take place in government ________.
a) Parks
b) Offices
c) Museums
d) Restaurants
6. Love marriages can occur in different venues like beaches, gardens, or ________ halls.
a) Library
b) Hospital
c) Banquet
d) Office
7. As a pupil, my preference might be a ________ marriage.
a) Love
b) Religious
c) Arranged
d) Civil
8. Love marriages are based on ________ and attraction.
a) Friendship
b) Trust
c) Love
d) Rules
9. When it comes to marriage, it’s essential to respect ________ choices and cultural practices.
a) Different people’s
b) My friend’s
c) Teacher’s
d) Pet’s
10. Marriage preferences can vary from ________ to person.
a) Marriage
b) Day
c) Person
d) Time
11. What is the form of marriage where a person can have multiple spouses?
a) Monogamy
b) Polygamy
c) Love marriage
d) Arranged marriage
12. Where does a civil marriage usually take place?
a) In a hospital
b) In a government office
c) In a school
d) In a park
13. What type of marriage is based on feelings of love and attraction?
a) Arranged marriage
b) Polygamy
c) Religious marriage
d) Love marriage
14. In which form of marriage does a person choose their partner based on love?
a) Arranged marriage
b) Monogamy
c) Love marriage
d) Polyandry
15. Why is it important to respect different people’s choices in marriage?
a) Because everyone likes the same type of marriage
b) Because it’s fun to make fun of others’ choices
c) Because people have different beliefs and traditions
d) Because it’s not important to respect others
Conclusion :
The class teacher gives out ó brief note that is based on the topic that has just been taught.
Assignment :
Marriage practices in Nigeria
