Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0140)
Endurance Uzobo, R. E. Akhuetie
It has been estimated that out of the 33 million internally displaced persons in the world, Nigeria accounts for about 3.3 million, representing 10 percent of the total of IDPs.. This figure is currently on the increase as the spat of violence continues especially in the North East by Boko Haram insurgents, North Central by Fulani herdsmen marauders, and other parts of the country by natural disasters and boundary adjustment related issues. An overwhelming majority of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria are said to be women and children. Most reports have indicated that, women and children constitute more than 50 percent of the Internally Displaced Camps formation. Given the increase of women and children who are trapped in the circle of violence, some accompanying challenges are those of food security and adequate health provision. Whereas most studies have focused on the general situations IDPs in the country experience, few studies have explored the food security and health challenges faced by the vulnerable population. It is on this note that this conceptual paper seeks to explore the food security and health challenges faced by vulnerable populations with special focus on women and children. The theoretical framework for this study was anchored on the Human security and Feminist Approach. The study concluded that the food security and health situations especially among women and children IDPs is at a critical point, hence, there is urgent need for intervention by concerned stakeholders.
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Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0160)
L. Fasasi, A. Jegede
Household Dietary Behaviour (HDB) is concerned with food choices, sharing and serving, and eating patterns adopted in households that ensure access to nutritious food among all members for healthy living. Discriminatory dietary behaviour may limit access to nutritious food, especially by the elderly, and lead to chronic diseases. This study, anchored on Weberian Social Action theory, was a cross-sectional survey of 854 household heads, in five randomly selected Local Government Areas of Oyo state, Nigeria, to examine the perceived effects of changing dietary behaviours on Household Food Security (HFS) and health of the elderly. Data collected were analysed using frequencies and percentages for Univariate analysis, and Chi-square and ANOVA to describe the relationship between HDB, HFS and health of the elderly. Using composite scale, the survey results showed that about 65% of the elderly in the sampled households were food insecure while analysis of self-reported physical impairments revealed that only about 37% were healthy. The household dietary behaviours, like food sharing and feeding patterns, significantly related to the HFS, and also the perceived health status of the elderly, at p<0.05. There was also significant association between HDB and perceived health status of the elderly. The study concluded that most of the elderly were affected by household dietary behavior, which is inimical to their health. Households should avoid discriminatory practices in food choices and feeding patterns which place the elderly, especially those living alone, at disadvantaged positions.
{"title":"Perceived Effects of Dietary Behaviour on Household Food Security and Health of the Elderly Yoruba in Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"L. Fasasi, A. Jegede","doi":"10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0160)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0160)","url":null,"abstract":"Household Dietary Behaviour (HDB) is concerned with food choices, sharing and serving, and eating patterns adopted in households that ensure access to nutritious food among all members for healthy living. Discriminatory dietary behaviour may limit access to nutritious food, especially by the elderly, and lead to chronic diseases. This study, anchored on Weberian Social Action theory, was a cross-sectional survey of 854 household heads, in five randomly selected Local Government Areas of Oyo state, Nigeria, to examine the perceived effects of changing dietary behaviours on Household Food Security (HFS) and health of the elderly. Data collected were analysed using frequencies and percentages for Univariate analysis, and Chi-square and ANOVA to describe the relationship between HDB, HFS and health of the elderly. Using composite scale, the survey results showed that about 65% of the elderly in the sampled households were food insecure while analysis of self-reported physical impairments revealed that only about 37% were healthy. The household dietary behaviours, like food sharing and feeding patterns, significantly related to the HFS, and also the perceived health status of the elderly, at p<0.05. There was also significant association between HDB and perceived health status of the elderly. The study concluded that most of the elderly were affected by household dietary behavior, which is inimical to their health. Households should avoid discriminatory practices in food choices and feeding patterns which place the elderly, especially those living alone, at disadvantaged positions.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131935680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0110)
S. Atata, A. O. Omobowale
Protests are an essential element of democratisation process and a significant factor in the social struggle and commitment to a cause. Protests are staged in different forms, either, with placards or songs to portray socio-political grievance. This study explains the symbolism of Biafra protest songs in South-Eastern Nigeria. Protest songs are symbols that contextualise intent of a social struggle. The protest songs depict cultural and group ideology which fosters the Igbo identity cohesion in the Biafra struggle. These protest songs indicate shared patterns of behaviour and interaction, cognitive constructs and understanding that create unique symbolism of Biafra among the Igbo people in Nigeria. This paper argues that Biafra protest songs are a non-material culture that contextualises the meanings attached to Biafra in achieving identity capital, identity-cohesion, struggle sustenance and commitment during protests.
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Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0190)
A. Pogoson
The reality that terrorists are increasingly enjoying a force-multiplier effect in both national and international realms is the preoccupation of this paper. The traditional thinking about international relations premised on the state as the primary actor in international politics is being greatly challenged as opposition to the supremacy of the state in international system by violent non state actors have become more rampant. Global events demonstrate how the influence of non-state actors and individuals is growing in world politics, assisted by an environment in which the flow of both information and disinformation enables the adoption of narratives that are not particularly based on sound facts and objective knowledge. The implication is that those involved in national and international security in the 21st century will need to formulate and re-strategize more effective, less military propelled ways and means that address the individual’s capacity to distinguish between rational and irrational in order to positively influence the forces that trigger the rise of such extremism in the first place. Until that is achieved, the threats from violent non state actors will continue to challenge some states as the terrorist groups align with others to create a convoluted and perplexing set of geopolitical and organizational networks that will prove difficult to unravel
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Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0180)
V. Assi, Anniefiok Sunday Ukommi
Health practices are patterns of behavioural choices made by an individual from the alternatives that are available according to their socio-economic status. The UNDESA report gives the life expectancy for Nigerians to be below 54 years. We re-examine the 2015 UNDESA report vis-a-vis the health practices of the Elderly in Nigeria using Akwa Ibom State as reference. The study adopted descriptive survey design and using the multistage sampling technique purposively identify and included men and women aged 65 and above. A total of 24 local government areas were covered in this study and a sample size of 384 respondents were selected using the Bill Godden formula for infinite population. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics The findings showed that 39 percent of the respondents were between 70-74 years. From the correlation matrix, there was a significant relationship between Nutrition and food intake and longevity. Improvement in the socio–economic status of the elderly by regular payment of their pension; as well as increased attention to their health by relevant individuals and groups among other measures that will further promote their longevity are strongly recommended.
{"title":"Health Practices and Longevity: A Study of the Elderly in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria","authors":"V. Assi, Anniefiok Sunday Ukommi","doi":"10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0180)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0180)","url":null,"abstract":"Health practices are patterns of behavioural choices made by an individual from the alternatives that are available according to their socio-economic status. The UNDESA report gives the life expectancy for Nigerians to be below 54 years. We re-examine the 2015 UNDESA report vis-a-vis the health practices of the Elderly in Nigeria using Akwa Ibom State as reference. The study adopted descriptive survey design and using the multistage sampling technique purposively identify and included men and women aged 65 and above. A total of 24 local government areas were covered in this study and a sample size of 384 respondents were selected using the Bill Godden formula for infinite population. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics The findings showed that 39 percent of the respondents were between 70-74 years. From the correlation matrix, there was a significant relationship between Nutrition and food intake and longevity. Improvement in the socio–economic status of the elderly by regular payment of their pension; as well as increased attention to their health by relevant individuals and groups among other measures that will further promote their longevity are strongly recommended.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130366701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0130)
K. Obono
The 2015 Lagos State governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) used sociocultural frames conjuring indigeneity and modernity to attract political attention and support. Constructed through religious, economic, cultural and humaninterest frames, a blissful future encapsulating the hopeful ethos of the city was projected. Reflecting and conscientizing their messianic aspirations, this existentialist paradigm attended to the hopes of the people for better living conditions. The article examines and interprets the sociocultural frames in ‘Ambo-Gbabe’ music video, focusing on context-specific images that reveal the manifesto of Akinwunmi Ambode. The video expressed the political ideas and intentions of the contestant by employing popular, emotional and cultural appeals. A combination of figurative expressions, languages, proverbs, dramaturgy, incantation, rap, and skelewu and shoki dances drew the message closer to the political environment, while the musicology relates to the demographic ecology of Lagos. Using the genre of current street music, the candidate’s political vision of populism, collectivism, gender equality and unity in diversity were showcased. The lyrics, sounds and imageries largely conform to the sociodemographic and cultural ideologies of residents. The paper portrays the place of ethnomusicology for political campaign and convergence between politics and performance in popular culture.
{"title":"Sociocultural Framing of ‘Ambo-Gbabe’ Music Video Campaign in the 2015 Gubernatorial Elections in Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"K. Obono","doi":"10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0130)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0130)","url":null,"abstract":"The 2015 Lagos State governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) used sociocultural frames conjuring indigeneity and modernity to attract political attention and support. Constructed through religious, economic, cultural and humaninterest frames, a blissful future encapsulating the hopeful ethos of the city was projected. Reflecting and conscientizing their messianic aspirations, this existentialist paradigm attended to the hopes of the people for better living conditions. The article examines and interprets the sociocultural frames in ‘Ambo-Gbabe’ music video, focusing on context-specific images that reveal the manifesto of Akinwunmi Ambode. The video expressed the political ideas and intentions of the contestant by employing popular, emotional and cultural appeals. A combination of figurative expressions, languages, proverbs, dramaturgy, incantation, rap, and skelewu and shoki dances drew the message closer to the political environment, while the musicology relates to the demographic ecology of Lagos. Using the genre of current street music, the candidate’s political vision of populism, collectivism, gender equality and unity in diversity were showcased. The lyrics, sounds and imageries largely conform to the sociodemographic and cultural ideologies of residents. The paper portrays the place of ethnomusicology for political campaign and convergence between politics and performance in popular culture.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132969253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0120)
Leke I. Shittu, Chinwe Onuegbu, A. D. Ayinmoro, O. Fayehun
Social exclusion remains the most visible expressions of slum settlements. This study investigates the expression of social exclusion and survival strategies among slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. A merger of Burgess’ concentric zone model and conflict theory formed the theoretical orientation for this study. Data were gathered through triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods. In all, semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 400 respondents and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted among residents in Bere slum. Among others, lack of access to formal employment (98.0%), modern health care facilities (91.0%), consultation of government officials to know needs (92.2%), adequate shelter (100%), were the most mentioned challenges. Major survival strategies adopted were hawking, child labour, prostitution, stealing and gambling. Also, due to a lack of modern health care services in the area, self-medication (61.0%), traditional method of treatment (27.5%), and faith healing (11.5%) were most mentioned strategies adopted to cope with health challenges in the area. This paper therefore concludes that social inclusion of slum inhabitants in all government welfare services and decision making process should be advocated, as a means of reducing the rates of poverty and crime in Ibadan.
{"title":"Social Exclusion and Survival Strategies among Slum Dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria","authors":"Leke I. Shittu, Chinwe Onuegbu, A. D. Ayinmoro, O. Fayehun","doi":"10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0120)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0120)","url":null,"abstract":"Social exclusion remains the most visible expressions of slum settlements. This study investigates the expression of social exclusion and survival strategies among slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. A merger of Burgess’ concentric zone model and conflict theory formed the theoretical orientation for this study. Data were gathered through triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods. In all, semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 400 respondents and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted among residents in Bere slum. Among others, lack of access to formal employment (98.0%), modern health care facilities (91.0%), consultation of government officials to know needs (92.2%), adequate shelter (100%), were the most mentioned challenges. Major survival strategies adopted were hawking, child labour, prostitution, stealing and gambling. Also, due to a lack of modern health care services in the area, self-medication (61.0%), traditional method of treatment (27.5%), and faith healing (11.5%) were most mentioned strategies adopted to cope with health challenges in the area. This paper therefore concludes that social inclusion of slum inhabitants in all government welfare services and decision making process should be advocated, as a means of reducing the rates of poverty and crime in Ibadan.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124666501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0150)
J. Jack, C. Ibekwe
The proliferation of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria appear to coincide with the official declaration of economic recession in early 2016. It is therefore pertinent to empirically investigate the nexus between the recession and Ponzi schemes in the country. Anchored theoretically on Robert Merton’s Strain Theory the study was guided by two research objectives and one hypothesis. The snow-balling sampling technique was used to select 135 Ponzi scheme participants from Rivers, Bayelsa and Anambra States. Descriptive analysis of the results was undertaken in tables, charts and graphs. The findings revealed amongst others that MMM, Ultimate cycler, Givers Forum, Get Help World Wide were the major Ponzi schemes in Nigeria. It was also found that Ponzi schemes are a coping strategy for economic recession. The paper posits that until the economic downturn is adequately addressed and the economy revamped, Ponzi schemes would continue to thrive in Nigeria. It recommended economic revitalisation through effective economic diversification policies that will enhance provision of socio-economic livelihood as palliatives to recession induced strain.
尼日利亚庞氏骗局的泛滥似乎与2016年初官方宣布经济衰退的时间一致。因此，对该国经济衰退与庞氏骗局之间的关系进行实证调查是有意义的。本研究以Robert Merton的应变理论为理论基础，以两个研究目标和一个假设为指导。采用滚雪球抽样技术，从里弗斯州、巴耶尔萨州和阿南布拉州选取了135名庞氏骗局参与者。对结果进行了表格、图表和图形的描述性分析。调查结果显示，MMM、Ultimate cycler、Givers Forum、Get Help World Wide是尼日利亚主要的庞氏骗局。研究还发现，庞氏骗局是应对经济衰退的一种策略。该报告认为，在经济低迷得到充分解决和经济改革之前，庞氏骗局将继续在尼日利亚蓬勃发展。它建议通过有效的经济多样化政策来振兴经济，这些政策将加强社会经济生计的提供，作为缓解衰退造成的紧张的缓解剂。
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Pub Date : 2018-06-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/8102/61(0170)
A. Adewusi, E. Nwokocha
Reports have shown that child mortality is still pervasive in Nigeria despite several intervention programmes. While most authors have been preoccupied with searching for long-lasting solutions to the syndrome, this article argues that the relationship that subsists between maternal education and child mortality in Nigeria cannot be fully understood without examining certain background variables of the mothers such as familial, economic and religious factors among others. Data were sourced from the Nigerian Demographic Health Survey of 2013 and were analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that child mortality is particularly high among mothers without formal education and relatively lower among those with other levels of education although factors such as family size, religious affiliation, wealth index and sex of household head had strong influence on these women.
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Pub Date : 2014-11-01DOI: 10.36108/njsa/4102/12(0270)
N. G. Egbue, Ignatius Uche Nwankwo, Tochukwu V. Anayo
The study investigated the perception and extent to which the people of Awka South local government area are knowledgeable about climate change and related issues. Two hundred and seven respondents were drawn using a combination of multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques. Statistical analysis was accomplished by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using chi-square statistics. The findings reveal that there is a low level of knowledge of climate change in the study area despite relatively high level of education in the area. There is also a significant relationship between level of education and knowledge of climate change, whereas there is no relationship between occupation of respondents and knowledge of socio-economic effects of climate change. It is recommended that public enlightenment/ sensitization on climate change should be initiated given the environmental devastation consequent upon it. There is also need to enrich geography and social studies curricula for schools in the area with current issues such as climate change to broaden their knowledge and ensure that high level of education ultimately leads to improved knowledge/awareness of climate change and its consequences.
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