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A glimpse into the African Tribe where “women beg men to beat them” it is forbidden to cry

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The Hamar tribe, located in the southern part of Ethiopia, has a distinct culture and practices that have fascinated many. Among these is the cattle-jumping ceremony, where women accept beatings as part of the initiation of men. During the ceremony, female relatives dance and offer themselves to be whipped by recently initiated men. The beatings continue until the women’s backs …

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