TITLE:
An Assessment of Constraints and Cultural Constructs That Influence the Perception and Utilizing Indigenous Environmental Protection Ethics: The Case of Madda Walabu, Delomana and Ginner
AUTHORS:
Ketema Tafa Biratu
KEYWORDS:
Indigenous, Indigenous Environmental Ethics, Constraints, Cultural Constructs, Bale Oromo
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.8 No.1,
January
8,
2020
ABSTRACT: The central purpose of this
study was to assess constraints and cultural
constructs that influence the perception and utilizing indigenous environmental
protection Ethics. Previously, much emphasis has not been given to it.
Quantitative method was used to achieve the objectives of the study. Relevant
information for this research has been gathered from both primary and secondary
sources. The data obtained from both primary and secondary sources were
organized and analyzed through content analysis. The findings of this study
reveal the constraints and cultural
constructs that influence the perception and utilizing indigenous
environmental protection Ethics with particular emphasis Madda Walabu, Delomana
and Ginner. Indigenous environmental protection Ethics had been practiced by
the Oromo society for a long time. It had been guiding and regulating the life
of the Oromo in relation to other peoples and their environment. The findings
further showed the constraints and cultural
constructs of perception and utilizing indigenous environmental
protection Ethics.