Social Beliefs And Etiquettes

The style of life of the Guinea-Bissau people has been affected by both traditional and modern ideals. However, other practices, including rural marriage, have remained customary. In Guinea-Bissau culture, people think that because males marry later than women, the groom must pay the bride price. While the number of intercultural marriages has historically been low, it has risen rapidly. These views have been impacted by modernity, as shown by the fact that young people are now entering marriage agreements without adhering to traditions. Traditional beliefs are mostly relevant in situations where men are the only ones permitted to own land, such as inheritance.

Guinea-Bissau people are also embracing contemporary healthcare and education systems instead of outdated ones. For instance, in order to further raise the levels of literacy, the government has been able to increase the number of educational institutions. Unfortunately, the majority of people must travel abroad for additional education because they are typically insufficient. Most of the handful that do not return home once their studies are complete.