Democracy means that governance is by consent of the governed. The governed might not all be part of the customary structure involved. There are the factors of tribalism, gender, economic station and section of the area governed. Customary structures may cover a limited area and haven't always been beneficial to all members of society. If the people have confidence in the traditional leaders their opinions should be considered. If a nation, city or village choses something other than a democratic form of government, such as a strongman or traditional leader the result may not be governance.
Democracy means that governance is by consent of the governed. The governed might not all be part of the customary structure involved. There are the factors of tribalism, gender, economic station and section of the area governed. Customary structures may cover a limited area and haven't always been beneficial to all members of society. If the people have confidence in the traditional leaders their opinions should be considered. If a nation, city or village choses something other than a democratic form of government, such as a strongman or traditional leader the result may not be governance.