BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Almost all sectors of the economy depend on oil. Any contemplation therefore of a possible scarcity or unavailability of the product will in no doubt stipulate unnecessary price hike of petroleum in the country (Sikkam, 2009). Arinze (20...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: According to Bruton et al (2013), there has been a growing interest in finding a long-term solution to poverty alleviation in...

ABSTRACT

Housing has been described as an unstructured, complex, multi-dimensional phenomenon and its delivery as an important social policy issue. However, housing delivery in Nigeria is enmeshed in a myriad of perennial problems: huge housing deficits; acute shortages; overcrowding; h...

Background to the Study

The low level of accountability and transparency in financial reporting and management in the public sector in Nigeria engenders a high level of corruption. The public sector in Nigeria has suffered setbacks largely due to ineffective and inefficient management a...

THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF JAPA ON NIGERIAN FAMILIES: A STUDY OF FAMILY DISINTEGRATION AND SOCIAL ALIENATION.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

The term "Japa," which refers to the mass migration of Nigeria...

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN MARRIAGE: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) within marriage is...

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in rural African communities, where tr...

DECONSTRUCTING RELIGIOUS FEAR: THE SOCIETAL IMPACT OF ABEL DAMINA’S TEACHINGS ON GRACE AND SALVATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Fear has long been employed within religious contexts to enforc...

Background of the Study

In recent years, toxic feminist narratives have gained prominence in global discourse, particularly within social media and professional spaces. These radical feminist ideologies, often focusing on the rejection of traditional gender roles and promoting the idea...

Background of the Study

Toxic feminism, often associated with radical ideologies that challenge traditional gender roles and family structures, has increasingly become a focal point in global discussions on gender equality. While feminist movements have been integral in advocating for w...

Background of the Study

Feminist activism has been a powerful force in challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for gender equality in Nigeria. Advocacy groups in urban centers such as Port Harcourt play a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around women’s rights, mar...

Background of the Study

In recent years, toxic feminism has emerged as a prominent discourse, promoting extreme views on gender equality, often challenging traditional family structures and marital roles. The ideologies associated with toxic feminism, particularly the advocacy for women...

Background of the Study

In recent years, toxic feminism has emerged as a prominent discourse, promoting extreme views on gender equality, often challenging traditional family structures and marital roles. The ideologies associated with toxic feminism, particularly the advocacy for women...

Background of the Study

Feminist legal reforms have significantly contributed to changing societal norms, particularly in areas related to marriage, family life, and women’s rights. In Nigeria, where marriage is a central institution in social and cultural life, legal reforms aime...

Background of the Study

Social and economic reforms aimed at improving gender equality have been an essential component of contemporary governance in Nigeria. These reforms, often driven by feminist ideals, seek to address disparities in education, employment, and healthcare. While thes...

THE RISE OF SINGLE MOTHERHOOD IN URBAN NIGERIA: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SURULERE, LAGOS STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Family is a foundational institution in every society, playing a critical role in socialization, emotional support, and...