Sociology and Anthropology Research Papers/Topics

Farmers' Knowledge and Adaptation Practices to Climate Change in Lower Nyakach Division of Kisumu County, Kenya

Abstract/Overview Agricultural production all over the world has been affected by continuous climatic changes. Although most developed nations constantly update their farmers with current climate change information that enables them to device appropriate adaptive strategies, farmers in developing countries only learn about the same after its effects have been noticed. Most households in rural areas of Kenya still face food insecurity. However, there is no evidence on whether Kenyan farmers h...

Female Trafficking as Organized Crime in Nigeria A Study of Public Perception in Onitsha, Anambra State

ABSTRACT The study was aimed at finding the public perception of Onitsha inhabitants on female trafficking and organized crime in Nigeria. The major objective of the study was to look at female trafficking and organized crime in Onitsha, and suggest ways of reducing or eliminating the crime. The specific objectives included: to ascertain why Nigerians engage in female trafficking; to find out the organized criminal networks that facilitate female trafficking in Nigeria; to find out the links...

Knowledge and Use of Contraceptive Methods among Youth in Abuja Metropolis

ABSTRACT  Unwanted pregnancy followed by unsafe abortion can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods. Information on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptives among youth is particular important because of high rates of teenage and unwanted pregnancies as well as soaring STI and HIV.AIDS rates. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, the case is not different as significant proportion of youth who engages in premarital sex, either lack basic knowledge of contraception, or are ignoran...

A Survey of Public Opinion on some Aspects of Social Change and Crime in Nigeria- A Study of Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State Nigeria

ABSTRACT  The study was designed to investigate the extent to which social changes have influenced crime especially in Udi L.G.A. of Enugu State. Specifically, the study attempted to establish existing relationships if any between changes in the socio-economic and political values and rate of criminal activity in Udi society. The purpose of this study was to identify forms of social change that have taken place in Udi over time and their influence on crime. The specific objective was to asce...

Integrated Strategies of Crime Control in Contemporary Nigeria: A Study of Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State

ABSTRACT This study is on integrated strategies of crime control in contemporary Nigeria with Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra state as its study Area. It is prompted by the need to findout not just what the residents of the Local Government Area perceive the integrated strategies to be but what on how they effective perceive them to be. The findings of five indepth interview with the officials of the 5 key agents and institutions of crime control was triangulated with the respo...

A Survey of Public Opinion On Some Aspects of Social Change and Crime in Nigeria: A Study of Udi L.G.A. of Enugu State Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the extent to which social changes have influenced crime especially in Udi L.G.A. of Enugu State. Specifically, the study attempted to establish existing relationships if any between changes in the socio-economic and political values and rate of criminal activity in Udi society. The purpose of this study was to identify forms of social change that have taken place in Udi over time and their influence on crime. The specific objective was to ascert...

The Perceived Impact of Multinational Corporations on National Development: A Study of Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State.

ABSTRACT Nigeria is endowed with oil and mineral resources and these attracted multinational corporations. They were seen as agents of development but it was not so. There was exploitation, environmental pollution and underdevelopment in the oil producing states. This caused pollution, low standard of living, oil spillage and unemployment. The general objective of the study was to ascertain the contributions of multinational corporations to the development of Oguta local government area. The ...

Child Sexual Abuse Prevalence And Teachers’ Involvement In Its Management Amongst In-School Adolescents In Osun State

Child sexual abuse (CSA) includes a variety of sexual offenses, including: sexual assault, rape,sexual exploitationand sexual grooming. World Health Organization (1999) defined child sexual abuse as the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is not developmentally prepared and cannot give consent, or that violate the laws or social taboos of society. Child sexual abuse (CSA) includes the...

Assessment Of Spirituality In Decision-Making In Private And Public Organisations In Anambra State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The processes of industrialization transformed the world from feudal agricultural societies to modern capitalist ones. This transformation marked the development of modernity and became the major focus of sociological studies. Interest was focused on issues like job satisfaction, job turnover, conflict and conflict resolutions in organisation management. As a result, the theoretical perspectives that emerged and guided social organisation did not consider some aspects of social life...

Knowledge And Use of Contraceptive Methods Among Youths in Abuja Metropolis

ABSTRACT Unwanted pregnancy followed by unsafe abortion can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods. Information on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptives among youth are particularly important because of high rates of teenage and unwanted pregnancies as well as soaring STI and HIV.AIDS rates. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, the case is not different as a significant proportion of youth who engages in premarital sex, either lack basic knowledge of contraception or are igno...

Urbanization and Violent Crimes in Nigeria: A Case Study of Armed Robbery in Enugu Metropolis

ABSTRACT   . The increasing cases of violent crimes in Enugu Metropolis in p.articular and Nigeria in general has constituted the most urgent b economic, social and psychological problems. The alarming and unprecedented cases of armed robbery with violence that, more often than not, results in innumerable loss of lives, severe physical injuries to the victims, raping, loss of money, and properties have continued to give lawabiding citizens of Enugu metropolis and Nigeria in general serious...

Family Instability And Juvenile Delinquency: A Study of Owerri Municipality

ABSTRACT    The increasing rate of juvenile delinquency has become a major social problem globally and locally. Researchers and concerned individuals have traced the preponderance of juvenile delinquency to the increasing rate of family instability among other factors. However, concerted inquiries into the influence of family instability on juvenile delinquency have resulted in a raging controversy. While some researchers have found a significant relationship between family instability and ...

Causes and Consequences of Domestic Violence against Woman

ABSTRACT The Research Project Causes and Consequences of Domestic Violence against Women. (A study of Samaru Community, Zaria) the project examines the causes, consequnceses, nature, and ways to mitigate the negative consequences of domestic violence. In the light of the above, a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents was drawn and the data obtained through structured questionnaire, and a focused group discussion was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and chi-squire test was u...

State of water Supply in Minna metropolis

TABLE OF CONTENTSTittle Page…………………………………………………………………………….iApproval Page ..............................................................................................................ii Dedication......................................................................................................................iii Acknowledgements....................................................................................................... i...

RURAL WOMEN AND ADOPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING TECHNIQUES: A STUDY OF OGIDI IJUMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE

ABSTRACT  The main aim of the study was to determine the adoption and techniques offamily planning among reproductive age group rural women in Ogidi-IjumuLocal Government Area of Kogi State. This study was based largely on fieldwork and oral interview for the generation of data the instrument used for datacollection   was   questionnaire   which   sought   information   about   age,   maritalstatus,   educational   level,   technique   and   reason   for   the ...


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