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admin
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 Posted - 23 Jun 2011 : 15:35:03
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Poll Question:
Do you think that Gambia can develop well under the extended family system where perhaps if only one person is working they take care of the whole extended family?
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| A) The present system works well |
 [5.4%] |
2 votes |
| B) The person with a job should look after their wife and children only |
[37.8%] |
14 votes |
| C) I can see no alternative system that would work |
[24.3%] |
9 votes |
| D) Yes, if a family member abroad is working and having a good salary to help the extended family |
[16.2%] |
6 votes |
| E) I don't know |
[16.2%] |
6 votes |
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Poll Status:
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Total Votes: 37 counted »» |
Last Vote:
06 Jul 2011 14:52:20 |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jun 2011 : 15:53:14
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I like the idea of extended family model rather than parent/children unit. It is great to see grand parents/uncles/aunties/cousins/nephews etc living together.
I found this to be strength of Gambian society. It is more social, more economical and efficient.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 00:32:26
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| This is the Best poll so far and it actually reflects the unbiased opinions of the pollers. I for one think our traditional ways are conflicting with the realities of the 21st century, Everyday the bread winner at someone's family is sent to Jail for corruption, malpractice etc,I think our traditional ways are becoming outdated nowadays...............Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 15:31:42
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A very important poll. Turk, I fully agree with you that the extended family system is by far preferable to the neurotic nuclear family. But, Momodou, why should there be only one bread winner? If people depend on only one person, this person soon will be at least overworked, if not becoming corrupt and criminal – Moe names the problem.
Yet I don’t think that the small family system is the adequate model for the 21st century. Very soon we’ll see that successful societies don’t give up the extended family system, but encourage and practice the cooperation of all its members. |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 18:50:32
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My family at the moment includes three generations, I am in the middle. The only problem in this family, me, is the minority and discriminated/dominated by females.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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kisley
United Kingdom
214 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 19:21:09
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| When you speak of an "extended family", are you refering to members living under the same roof, or in close proximity to each other? |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 22:26:19
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| I think definition is that they are living together and there is only one budget. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Jun 2011 : 23:32:49
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quote:
Originally posted by turk
I think definition is that they are living together and there is only one budget.
Right on the nail turk  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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