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Determinants of Family Ethical Values on Marriage Stability: A Study of Kinondoni Municipality in Dar es Salaam

Author(s) Mr. Ally Salehe
Country Tanzania
Abstract This study explores how intersecting gender and economic inequalities influence family ethical values and marital stability in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Framed within intersectionality and feminist political economy perspectives, it conceptualises family ethical values as socially constructed entities shaped by power relations intertwined with gender norms, labour informality, and economic precarity. The study targeted the married segment of the population in Kinondoni Municipality in Dar es Salaam. Utilising a mixed-methods research design, the study includes a survey of 283 married individuals, complemented by qualitative focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Findings reveal that poverty (86%), informal employment (70%), digital media (84%), and gendered moral expectations converge to create unequal ethical responsibilities within marriages, with women disproportionately shouldering the burden of familial cohesion. This research concludes that the perceived moral decline in family structures reflects entrenched structural inequalities rather than merely the erosion of cultural values. Demonstrating the relevance of intersectionality in understanding marital stability within urban African contexts, the study significantly contributes to contemporary family studies. It emphasises the necessity of examining both socio-economic and gender dynamics to comprehend marital relations fully, encouraging scholars and policymakers to consider these vital factors in their analyses. Through this lens, we can better address the challenges families face and promote equitable policies aimed at enhancing marital stability amidst prevailing inequalities.
Keywords Intersectionality; Family ethical values; Marital stability; Gender inequality; Economic inequality; Feminist political economy; Informal employment; Poverty; Digital media; Urban families; Kinondoni Municipality; Tanzania.
Field Sociology > Home Science
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82726
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