Myths and socio-cultural significance of Oloolu masquerade festival in Ibadan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Chapter one

Introduction

1.1Background to the Study

1.2Statement of the Problem

1.3.Research Questions

1.4Objectives of the Study

1.5Significance of the Study

1.6Scope of the Study

1.7    Operationalization of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.0Literature Review

2.1 Culture

2.2Masquerades In Yoruba Land

2.3Socio-Cultural Significance of Masquerades in Yoruba Land 

2.4 Oloolu Masquerade

2.5Theoretical Framework

2.5.1 Symbolic Interactionism 

2.5.2Social Action Theory

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Study Location

3.3 Study Population

3.4 Sample Size And Sampling Techniques

3.5 Instruments and Methods of Data Collection

3.5.1 Questionnaire

3.5.2 In-Depth Interview

3.5.3 Key Informant Interview

3.6Data Analysis

3.6.1 Quantitative Technique

3.6.2 Qualitative Data

3.7 Ethical Consideration

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.0 Introduction

4.1Socio-Demographic Information of Respondents

4.2 Historical Background Of The Masquerade Festival

4.3 Taboos Associated With Oloolu Masquerade

4.4The Significance of the Masquerade in Contemporary Terms

4.5 Experiences of Women Along the Route of Oloolu During the Masquerade       Festival

4.6 Factors Sustaining Oloolu Masquerade despite Modernisation, Westernisation and Metropolitan Nature of Ibadan 

4.7 Theoretical Discussion Of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Introduction

5.2Historical background to Oloolu masquerade festival

5.2.1Taboos associated with Oloolu masquerade

5.2.2The significance of the masquerade in the contemporary times

5.2.3The Experiences of Women along the route of Oloolu during the Festival

5.2.4Factors Sustaining Oloolu Masquerade despite Modernisation, Westernisation and the Metropolitan Nature of Ibadan

5.3Conclusion

5.4Recommendations

References

Appendix A – In-depth Interview Guide

Appendix B - Key Informant Interview Guide

Appendix C - Questionnaire