The Effects of Social Marginalization of Manja and Mana People: The Case of Zadi Woydda Kebele, Essera Woreda, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is assessing effect of social marginalization on ‘Manja’ and ‘Mana’ ethnic groups of Zadi Woyda Kebele in Issera Woreda, Dawuro Zone. The objective of the study was assessing the effect of social marginalization on ‘Manja’ and ‘Mana’ ethnic groups. To accomplish this objective, there were four basic questions. The study was also utilized the descriptive survey design along with mixed data collection method. The quantitative data was analysed by percentage and frequencies and the qualitative data was analysed by narration and qualitative descriptions. The data was collected from 37(Manja’ and ‘Mana’) and 80 (mala ethnic groups) respondents. And 2 local elders and 2 cultural & tourism officer were purposively selected. The quantitative data was analysed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage. The finding of study was indicated that the extent the Manja’ and ‘Mana’ ethnic groups involvements in social affairs is restricted to the some extent of social activities but the Mala ethnic group dominance and their belief of keeping the statuesque of their social statues are high. The minority group ethnic (Manja’ and ‘Mana’) educational participation in the school is very low due to their Children drop out, repeat the class as well as contentious absentees’ and they cannot  make  marital relationship with “Mala” ethnic group in the study area.  To minimize this problem, the study area administrative councils should prepare workshops, seminars, short term training, contentious discussion to create awareness, eradicating the traditional way of life of the minorities, and support the socio-economic, political and governmental activities  and invite the interested NGOS’ in the study areas.

Keywords: - Social Marginalization, Manja’ and ‘Mana’, Social Exclusion, Marital Relationship.

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-13-06

Publication date:July 31^st 2020