kehakudede
Kehakudede is a coined sociocultural term used in anthropology and political sociology to describe the dynamic balance between individual rights and communal duties within a social group. The concept foregrounds how communities negotiate autonomy, collective welfare, and social legitimacy through norms, institutions, and governance practices.
The term is a neologism created by scholars to capture the tension between personal freedom and communal
Conceptual framework: Kehakudede examines three dimensions: rights granted to individuals, duties expected of members, and the
Applications: The concept is applied in studies of governance, family and kinship structures, community-based organizations, and
Limitations: As a relatively new term, empirical validation varies by context, and the absence of a fixed
See also: social contract, civic duties, individual rights, social norms.
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