THE ESCAPE FROM PATERNITY IN THE LIGHT OF THE ANGOLAN LEGAL SYSTEM: A CLOSE LOOK AT THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MUNGO – PROVINCE OF HUAMBO-ANGOLA

Abstract

The objective of this research is to understand the causes of evasion of paternity in the light of the Angolan Legal System, looking at its consequences in the Municipality of Mungo, Province of Huambo. When reflecting on the problem under study, it is important to point out that this is a very topical topic, as there are a wide range of cases of evasion from fatherhood also reported by the media, the Ministry of Social Action, Families and the Promotion of Women and by the justice bodies , namely the Courts, Provincial Offices for Social Action, Family and Gender Equality, Municipal Directorates, Ombalas, etc. It is known that the notion of paternity varies from Culture to Culture, taking into account the legislative, political, social, religious, economic factor, among others, of a People. Reflecting on fatherhood, on the role of the father within the family, the possible causes and consequences of evading fatherhood, specifically in Mungo Municipality, is a duty of all of us as academics, proposing  ways of prevention and  solutions  of this evil that deserves a lot of attention, as children need to live alongside their parents for better social integration, avoiding bullying, delinquency, so that they have a formal and informal education suitable for children. It is concluded that the misunderstanding between couples, the degree of superiority within the relationship, the lack of dialogue, the misconduct of one of the spouses and many others, are at the base of the escape from fatherhood.