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The review u didn’t ask lol I remember learning about Siinqee and Ateetee years ago in my Social Anthropology class when we were discussing the role and impact of women in society. At the time, I thought it was interesting, but today I watched a documentary about it, and it made me appreciate it on a much deeper level. Back in class, we learned that Siinqee isn’t just a stick. It’s given to an Oromo woman by her father when she gets married, and it symbolizes her dignity, rights, protection, and the respect she deserves within the community. It represented much more than an object it was a reminder that she wasn’t alone. The documentary focused mainly on Siinqee and motherhood, especially the period after a woman gives birth. If a husband mistreated or neglected his wife during that vulnerable time, the women in the community would stand with her. Through the Siinqee institution, they would collectively confront the issue and seek justice through the traditional Abbaa Gadaa system. I genuinely found it beautiful how women stood up for one another instead of leaving someone to deal with everything alone. It also explored the philosophy of Oromo women and how they were represented in society. Elders and people who deeply understand the culture explained that women weren’t only seen as wives or mothers they were also viewed as protectors of peace, harmony, and the well-being of the community. The documentary also showed also abt Ateetee …also kinda where women gathered to pray, give thanks, and ask for blessings such as rain, peace, fertility, and prosperity for their families and livestock. Seeing how closely community and womanhood were connected was honestly fascinating. During the Q&A, one woman shared an idea that really stayed with me. She said that even if every part of the tradition isn’t practical today, its philosophy is still powerful. She explained that in some Oromo communities, if a woman experienced serious abuse but remained silent, the other women would first reprimand or symbolically discipline her not because they blamed her for being abused, but because they believed staying silent could allow the abuser to continue harming other women. Then they would stand together and seek justice against the man who committed the abuse. That perspective really made me think. Whether or not every tradition fits today’s world, there’s something powerful about a community believing that protecting one woman is everyone’s responsibility. We talk a lot about accountability today, but the idea that silence can let injustice continue and that a whole community should stand beside the victim instead of leaving her to fight alone is a lesson that still feels relevant. Anyway… I just thought it was a really interesting … Btw is this practical now a days …hmm (it isn’t much )…

Hmmm maybe One day I will share all my book collection ….

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Btw good people exist just as they always have

Job opportunity.. (for PM)

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Anyway Good night :))

Sooo I’ve read abt Attete like long time ago )also if u don’t know abt it …

Atete is basically a traditional Oromo female spiritual figure. She’s associated with fertility, motherhood, protection, and women’s strength. Back then, women also held Atete ceremonies to pray, support each other, and even speak up about injustice. It’s a really important part of Oromo culture and history.

Also read a poem “አቴቴ ዱብራ ኦሮሞ” በሎሬት ፀጋዬ ገብረ መድህን …that’s why I wanna watch the documentary