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revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media ... more revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media users. With the advent of mobile technology devices and the growth of social media platforms, endless access has been provided for the youths not only to consume media but also to make media and share it more easily and quickly. However, increased access to media consumption and creation has its latent consequences, one of such is gender-based violence. This paper investigated social media orchestrated gender-based violence among youths in Nigeria, using a combination of methods- content analysis of reported cases in the media and in-depth interview of victims. Findings reveal a dangerous pattern of social media orchestrated gender-based violence among youths. This calls for media literacy education for Nigerian youths on the need to use social media critically and cautiously.

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social and Community Studies, 2015

The paper assesses the religious and social perspectives to women's reproductive health right... more The paper assesses the religious and social perspectives to women's reproductive health rights in Nigeria. Reproductive health deals with the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals in all matters relating to their reproductive system. Reproductive health rights therefore, implies that individuals should be able to have a satisfying and safe sexual life, with the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. However, these rights are oftentimes hindered by socio-cultural and religious barriers. The paper utilizes secondary sources to gather information on the socio-cultural and religious barriers to women's reproductive health rights in Nigeria. The sociological theories of gender roles serve as the theoretical underpinning of the paper. Findings reveal that socio-cultural and religious attitudes have affected women's reproductive health in Nigeria, thus resulting in high incidence of unwanted pregnancies, abortions, maternal mortality and sexually transmitted infections. The paper recommends value reorientation as a panacea for this ugly situation. This should be done through community self-assessment approach in which culturally and religiously oriented reproductive health programmes are designed to meet women's reproductive health needs.

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2008

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IGI Global eBooks, 2020

This chapter addresses the feasibility of Nigeria achieving Target 3.1 of Sustainable Development... more This chapter addresses the feasibility of Nigeria achieving Target 3.1 of Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims at reducing maternal deaths to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Maternal deaths occur due to lack of access to maternal healthcare, which encompasses the healthcare dimensions of family planning, preconception, prenatal, and postnatal care for women. Nigeria is presently the second largest contributor to maternal deaths globally, having a maternal mortality ratio of 814 per 100,000 live births. Will Nigeria achieve this goal by 2030? This chapter assesses the maternal health landscape of Nigeria and the measures taken by the government to address maternal health from the perspective of the feasibility of achieving SDG 3, Target 3.1 by 2030.

Reproductive Health, 2018

Background: Early childbearing comes at high health costs to girls, the children they bear, their... more Background: Early childbearing comes at high health costs to girls, the children they bear, their future life chances and the larger society. Nationally representative data suggest variation in onset of childbearing across regions and states of the country. Yet, there is need for strong evidence on how background characteristics explain time to first birth among young females across regions in Nigeria. Methods: We analysed the 2013 DHS dataset using Kaplan Meier and Cox Regression. The outcome variable is age at onset of childbearing with location (rural/urban), education, religion, wealth index, region and having ever married/ cohabited as covariates. Models were computed for national level analysis and the six regions of the country. Results: The effect of marriage/cohabitation on time to first birth is strong and universal across the regions. Ever married girls had higher adjusted hazard ratios for starting childbearing than single girls, ranging from 5.35 in the South South to 44.62 in the North West (p < 0.001 in all models). Education also has significant effect on time to first birth across regions. The significance of state of residence, wealth, and religion varies across regions. Conclusion: We conclude that the combinations of factors that explain onset of childbearing vary across regions. Therefore, context specific factors should be considered in program designs aimed at achieving a significant reduction in early childbearing and similar problems in Nigeria.

The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Niger... more The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Nigerian print media and its impact on women’s political participation based on an empirical study. The study adopted a combination of methods – content analysis and cross-sectional survey. A case study of the coverage of the corruption charges of two former Speakers of the lower legislature (male and female, respectively) during the 2007-2011 administration was conducted on two purposely selected daily newspapers – The Punch and The Guardian. To complement the findings of the content analysis, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 100 respondents on their perception of media portrayal of female politicians. Findings of the content analyses revealed that the coverage of the cases was gendered, with the female Speaker’s case being sensationalised, hyped and trivialised. However, the findings of the survey indicate that a majority of the respondents saw the coverage as just...

International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2014

Abstract: The revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunit... more Abstract: The revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media users. With the advent of mobile technology devices and the growth of social media platforms, endless access has been provided for the youths not only to consume media but also to make media and share it more easily and quickly. However, increased access to media consumption and creation has its latent consequences. One of such is gender-based violence. The ease of networking and communicating with people not known in real life has made youths vulnerable to predators. Similarly, the anonymity provided by social media has made it an avenue for youths to stalk their victims. In recent times, gender-based violence orchestrated by social media has become an emerging issue in Nigeria. This paper investigates social media orchestrated violence through content analysis of some reported cases of such violence in the media, as well as an in-depth interview with a victim. Findings re...

Campus Life, Lai' Olurode & F. Bammeke (eds), John West Publications, Lagos , 2006

Globalization and Social Pathologies: rethinking the State of Social Welfare in Nigeria, Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, 2010

The Nigerian Journal of Business and Social Sciences 7(1), 2013

The Social Sciences, Humanities and the Human Condition, Department of Sociology, university of Lagos, 2014

Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria, O. Soyombo (ed), University of Lagos Press, 2017

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism War in Nigeria, University of Lagos Press, 2017

JOTAMS - Journal of Theatre and Media Studies 3(1), 2018

The study investigated the consumption of Information and Communication Technology among universi... more The study investigated the consumption of Information and Communication Technology among university students in Nigeria, with a focus on the use of mobile phone. Specifically, the study sought to unravel the proportion of income of students used for ICT consumption in terms of cost of phone(s), data/call credit, as well as the daily proportion of time spent on using mobile phone. The study utilised a cross sectional survey to gather quantitative data from a sample size of 300 students drawn using the multi-stage sampling technique, from the undergraduate students’ population of the University of Lagos. Findings reveal that undergraduate students own expensive phones, spend a substantial proportion of income on data/call credit and a substantial proportion of waking and sleeping hours on mobile phone usage. The study recommends a cautious use of mobile phone by undergraduate students by consciously keeping tab of the time and money spent on daily/weekly usage.

CAJOLIS - Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies 20(2), 2018

The study undertook a hypothetical assessment of future rural societies, in view of the rapid cha... more The study undertook a hypothetical assessment of future rural societies, in view of the rapid changes undergone by rural societies due to the forces of social change such as urbanization, globalization and the revolution in information and communication technologies. The assessment is made against the backdrop of the discipline of Rural Sociology, whose main focus is the study of rural societies. The study raised a hypothetical question - of what relevance will the discipline of Rural Sociology be in a future highly urbanised world, where rural societies may no longer possess the attributes that make them unique and different from the urban centres. The attempt to unravel this puzzle is situated within the analysis of contemporary realities. The analysis reveals that the discipline of Rural Sociology has been responding and adapting to the changing nature of rural societies. The discipline has broadened its research focus, become critical, comparative and multidisciplinary, in order to adequately address emerging issues. The study therefore, concludes that the discipline of Rural Sociology will continue to broaden its research focus to encompass emerging new issues in the future highly urbanized world.

Perspectives on Feminism from Africa, Carolina Academic Press, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 2013

Africa Media Review, Vol. Number 1&2, 2013

The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Niger... more The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Nigerian print media and its impact on women's political participation based on an empirical study. The study adopted a combination of methods-content analysis and cross-sectional survey. A case study of the coverage of the corruption charges of two former Speakers of the lower legislature (male and female, respectively) during the 2007-2011 administration was conducted on two purposely selected daily newspapers-The Punch and The Guardian. To complement the findings of the content analysis, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 100 respondents on their perception of media portrayal of female politicians. Findings of the content analyses revealed that the coverage of the cases was gendered, with the female Speaker's case being sensationalised, hyped and trivialised. However, the findings of the survey indicate that a majority of the respondents saw the coverage as justifiable, believing the media simply reported the truth about the female Speaker. Résumé Cet article se propose d'explorer la représentation sexospécifique des acteurs politiques dans la presse écrite nigériane et son impact sur la participation politique des femmes, en se fondant sur une étude empirique.

Journal of Integrative Humanism , 2018

The study investigated the socio-economic predictors of maternal healthcare uptake in Makoko comm... more The study investigated the socio-economic predictors of maternal healthcare uptake in Makoko community (an urban slum) within the Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 250 women of child bearing age (15 – 49 years), randomly drawn from the community, using the multi-stage sampling technique. Specifically, the study sought to unravel if age, marital status, education, employment status, income, birth order, husband’s education and distance to health facility mediated on the uptake of maternal healthcare by women in Makoko community. Conflict and symbolic interactionism perspectives serve as the theoretical underpinnings of the study. Findings reveal that age, education, income, birth parity and husband’s education are positively correlated with the uptake of maternal healthcare. The study recommends targeted campaigns by government and non-governmental organizations on the dangers of lack of maternal healthcare, skill training for unemployed women and improvement of health facilities in Makoko community.

Unilag Sociological Review (USR), 2017

Terrorism has profound consequences on the health of affected populations. Women’s reproductive h... more Terrorism has profound consequences on the health of affected populations. Women’s reproductive health is one of the health dimensions adversely affected by terrorism. Women become victims of rape in the hand of terrorists, repressive forces, humanitarian caregivers and fellow male victims. The fall out of this is unwanted pregnancies, yet pregnant women have poor or no access to maternal healthcare, as terrorism leads to loss of reproductive healthcare services due to its deteriorating impact on health infrastructure, which are either totally destroyed or incapacitated from effective functioning. This study assessed the maternal health of victims of Boko Haram terrorism in North East, Nigeria. How does terrorism affect women’s fertility? Does terrorism impact on the maternal health of victims? Are there measures taken to give victims access to maternal healthcare? These are some of the issues the study interrogated using secondary sources. Findings reveal an increased fertility rate and poor access to maternal healthcare, which has resulted in high maternal morbidity and mortality. The study recommends the adoption of innovative strategies, such as utilisation of community-based health workers to make maternal healthcare more accessible to displaced populations both during conflict and the immediate post-conflict era.

CRAWFORD JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (CJBASS) , 2018

The study examines the causes, responses and consequences of marital conflict and violence as p... more The study examines the causes, responses and consequences of marital conflict and violence as perceived by women in these relationships. It analyses the narratives of 28 Yoruba women selected through snowball sampling in Lagos, Nigeria. The women’s narratives were obtained through in-depth interview to understand issues associated with marital conflict and violence from their perspective. The study confirms the ubiquity of conflict in marital relationships as well as diversity in the nature and extent of violence which often results from it. Consequent upon conflicts, partners shun inter-personal relations such as verbal communication, family meals and sex. The study is hinged on the social structural model which offers explanation for power relations among the Yoruba where the husband wields control and authority. The study reveals the relevance of extended families in the mediation process despite couples’ neolocal residence. It found that traditional values still influence women’s understanding and attitude to conflict and violence in their families in spite of their educational and economic status. Dominant reasons for remaining in violent marriages include the desire to protect children and the belief that a good woman must persevere. The study recommends strengthening the extended family and equipping key players in faith-based organizations for more effective intervention.

revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media ... more revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media users. With the advent of mobile technology devices and the growth of social media platforms, endless access has been provided for the youths not only to consume media but also to make media and share it more easily and quickly. However, increased access to media consumption and creation has its latent consequences, one of such is gender-based violence. This paper investigated social media orchestrated gender-based violence among youths in Nigeria, using a combination of methods- content analysis of reported cases in the media and in-depth interview of victims. Findings reveal a dangerous pattern of social media orchestrated gender-based violence among youths. This calls for media literacy education for Nigerian youths on the need to use social media critically and cautiously.

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social and Community Studies, 2015

The paper assesses the religious and social perspectives to women's reproductive health right... more The paper assesses the religious and social perspectives to women's reproductive health rights in Nigeria. Reproductive health deals with the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals in all matters relating to their reproductive system. Reproductive health rights therefore, implies that individuals should be able to have a satisfying and safe sexual life, with the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. However, these rights are oftentimes hindered by socio-cultural and religious barriers. The paper utilizes secondary sources to gather information on the socio-cultural and religious barriers to women's reproductive health rights in Nigeria. The sociological theories of gender roles serve as the theoretical underpinning of the paper. Findings reveal that socio-cultural and religious attitudes have affected women's reproductive health in Nigeria, thus resulting in high incidence of unwanted pregnancies, abortions, maternal mortality and sexually transmitted infections. The paper recommends value reorientation as a panacea for this ugly situation. This should be done through community self-assessment approach in which culturally and religiously oriented reproductive health programmes are designed to meet women's reproductive health needs.

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2008

Shopping Cart Your Cart. Log in. Description All publishers. ...

IGI Global eBooks, 2020

This chapter addresses the feasibility of Nigeria achieving Target 3.1 of Sustainable Development... more This chapter addresses the feasibility of Nigeria achieving Target 3.1 of Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims at reducing maternal deaths to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Maternal deaths occur due to lack of access to maternal healthcare, which encompasses the healthcare dimensions of family planning, preconception, prenatal, and postnatal care for women. Nigeria is presently the second largest contributor to maternal deaths globally, having a maternal mortality ratio of 814 per 100,000 live births. Will Nigeria achieve this goal by 2030? This chapter assesses the maternal health landscape of Nigeria and the measures taken by the government to address maternal health from the perspective of the feasibility of achieving SDG 3, Target 3.1 by 2030.

Reproductive Health, 2018

Background: Early childbearing comes at high health costs to girls, the children they bear, their... more Background: Early childbearing comes at high health costs to girls, the children they bear, their future life chances and the larger society. Nationally representative data suggest variation in onset of childbearing across regions and states of the country. Yet, there is need for strong evidence on how background characteristics explain time to first birth among young females across regions in Nigeria. Methods: We analysed the 2013 DHS dataset using Kaplan Meier and Cox Regression. The outcome variable is age at onset of childbearing with location (rural/urban), education, religion, wealth index, region and having ever married/ cohabited as covariates. Models were computed for national level analysis and the six regions of the country. Results: The effect of marriage/cohabitation on time to first birth is strong and universal across the regions. Ever married girls had higher adjusted hazard ratios for starting childbearing than single girls, ranging from 5.35 in the South South to 44.62 in the North West (p < 0.001 in all models). Education also has significant effect on time to first birth across regions. The significance of state of residence, wealth, and religion varies across regions. Conclusion: We conclude that the combinations of factors that explain onset of childbearing vary across regions. Therefore, context specific factors should be considered in program designs aimed at achieving a significant reduction in early childbearing and similar problems in Nigeria.

The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Niger... more The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Nigerian print media and its impact on women’s political participation based on an empirical study. The study adopted a combination of methods – content analysis and cross-sectional survey. A case study of the coverage of the corruption charges of two former Speakers of the lower legislature (male and female, respectively) during the 2007-2011 administration was conducted on two purposely selected daily newspapers – The Punch and The Guardian. To complement the findings of the content analysis, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 100 respondents on their perception of media portrayal of female politicians. Findings of the content analyses revealed that the coverage of the cases was gendered, with the female Speaker’s case being sensationalised, hyped and trivialised. However, the findings of the survey indicate that a majority of the respondents saw the coverage as just...

International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2014

Abstract: The revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunit... more Abstract: The revolution in information communication technology has created boundless opportunities for media users. With the advent of mobile technology devices and the growth of social media platforms, endless access has been provided for the youths not only to consume media but also to make media and share it more easily and quickly. However, increased access to media consumption and creation has its latent consequences. One of such is gender-based violence. The ease of networking and communicating with people not known in real life has made youths vulnerable to predators. Similarly, the anonymity provided by social media has made it an avenue for youths to stalk their victims. In recent times, gender-based violence orchestrated by social media has become an emerging issue in Nigeria. This paper investigates social media orchestrated violence through content analysis of some reported cases of such violence in the media, as well as an in-depth interview with a victim. Findings re...

Campus Life, Lai' Olurode & F. Bammeke (eds), John West Publications, Lagos , 2006

Globalization and Social Pathologies: rethinking the State of Social Welfare in Nigeria, Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, 2010

The Nigerian Journal of Business and Social Sciences 7(1), 2013

The Social Sciences, Humanities and the Human Condition, Department of Sociology, university of Lagos, 2014

Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria, O. Soyombo (ed), University of Lagos Press, 2017

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism War in Nigeria, University of Lagos Press, 2017

JOTAMS - Journal of Theatre and Media Studies 3(1), 2018

The study investigated the consumption of Information and Communication Technology among universi... more The study investigated the consumption of Information and Communication Technology among university students in Nigeria, with a focus on the use of mobile phone. Specifically, the study sought to unravel the proportion of income of students used for ICT consumption in terms of cost of phone(s), data/call credit, as well as the daily proportion of time spent on using mobile phone. The study utilised a cross sectional survey to gather quantitative data from a sample size of 300 students drawn using the multi-stage sampling technique, from the undergraduate students’ population of the University of Lagos. Findings reveal that undergraduate students own expensive phones, spend a substantial proportion of income on data/call credit and a substantial proportion of waking and sleeping hours on mobile phone usage. The study recommends a cautious use of mobile phone by undergraduate students by consciously keeping tab of the time and money spent on daily/weekly usage.

CAJOLIS - Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies 20(2), 2018

The study undertook a hypothetical assessment of future rural societies, in view of the rapid cha... more The study undertook a hypothetical assessment of future rural societies, in view of the rapid changes undergone by rural societies due to the forces of social change such as urbanization, globalization and the revolution in information and communication technologies. The assessment is made against the backdrop of the discipline of Rural Sociology, whose main focus is the study of rural societies. The study raised a hypothetical question - of what relevance will the discipline of Rural Sociology be in a future highly urbanised world, where rural societies may no longer possess the attributes that make them unique and different from the urban centres. The attempt to unravel this puzzle is situated within the analysis of contemporary realities. The analysis reveals that the discipline of Rural Sociology has been responding and adapting to the changing nature of rural societies. The discipline has broadened its research focus, become critical, comparative and multidisciplinary, in order to adequately address emerging issues. The study therefore, concludes that the discipline of Rural Sociology will continue to broaden its research focus to encompass emerging new issues in the future highly urbanized world.

Perspectives on Feminism from Africa, Carolina Academic Press, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 2013

Africa Media Review, Vol. Number 1&2, 2013

The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Niger... more The objective of this paper is to investigate the gendered portrayal of political actors in Nigerian print media and its impact on women's political participation based on an empirical study. The study adopted a combination of methods-content analysis and cross-sectional survey. A case study of the coverage of the corruption charges of two former Speakers of the lower legislature (male and female, respectively) during the 2007-2011 administration was conducted on two purposely selected daily newspapers-The Punch and The Guardian. To complement the findings of the content analysis, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 100 respondents on their perception of media portrayal of female politicians. Findings of the content analyses revealed that the coverage of the cases was gendered, with the female Speaker's case being sensationalised, hyped and trivialised. However, the findings of the survey indicate that a majority of the respondents saw the coverage as justifiable, believing the media simply reported the truth about the female Speaker. Résumé Cet article se propose d'explorer la représentation sexospécifique des acteurs politiques dans la presse écrite nigériane et son impact sur la participation politique des femmes, en se fondant sur une étude empirique.

Journal of Integrative Humanism , 2018

The study investigated the socio-economic predictors of maternal healthcare uptake in Makoko comm... more The study investigated the socio-economic predictors of maternal healthcare uptake in Makoko community (an urban slum) within the Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was conducted on a sample size of 250 women of child bearing age (15 – 49 years), randomly drawn from the community, using the multi-stage sampling technique. Specifically, the study sought to unravel if age, marital status, education, employment status, income, birth order, husband’s education and distance to health facility mediated on the uptake of maternal healthcare by women in Makoko community. Conflict and symbolic interactionism perspectives serve as the theoretical underpinnings of the study. Findings reveal that age, education, income, birth parity and husband’s education are positively correlated with the uptake of maternal healthcare. The study recommends targeted campaigns by government and non-governmental organizations on the dangers of lack of maternal healthcare, skill training for unemployed women and improvement of health facilities in Makoko community.

Unilag Sociological Review (USR), 2017

Terrorism has profound consequences on the health of affected populations. Women’s reproductive h... more Terrorism has profound consequences on the health of affected populations. Women’s reproductive health is one of the health dimensions adversely affected by terrorism. Women become victims of rape in the hand of terrorists, repressive forces, humanitarian caregivers and fellow male victims. The fall out of this is unwanted pregnancies, yet pregnant women have poor or no access to maternal healthcare, as terrorism leads to loss of reproductive healthcare services due to its deteriorating impact on health infrastructure, which are either totally destroyed or incapacitated from effective functioning. This study assessed the maternal health of victims of Boko Haram terrorism in North East, Nigeria. How does terrorism affect women’s fertility? Does terrorism impact on the maternal health of victims? Are there measures taken to give victims access to maternal healthcare? These are some of the issues the study interrogated using secondary sources. Findings reveal an increased fertility rate and poor access to maternal healthcare, which has resulted in high maternal morbidity and mortality. The study recommends the adoption of innovative strategies, such as utilisation of community-based health workers to make maternal healthcare more accessible to displaced populations both during conflict and the immediate post-conflict era.

CRAWFORD JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (CJBASS) , 2018

The study examines the causes, responses and consequences of marital conflict and violence as p... more The study examines the causes, responses and consequences of marital conflict and violence as perceived by women in these relationships. It analyses the narratives of 28 Yoruba women selected through snowball sampling in Lagos, Nigeria. The women’s narratives were obtained through in-depth interview to understand issues associated with marital conflict and violence from their perspective. The study confirms the ubiquity of conflict in marital relationships as well as diversity in the nature and extent of violence which often results from it. Consequent upon conflicts, partners shun inter-personal relations such as verbal communication, family meals and sex. The study is hinged on the social structural model which offers explanation for power relations among the Yoruba where the husband wields control and authority. The study reveals the relevance of extended families in the mediation process despite couples’ neolocal residence. It found that traditional values still influence women’s understanding and attitude to conflict and violence in their families in spite of their educational and economic status. Dominant reasons for remaining in violent marriages include the desire to protect children and the belief that a good woman must persevere. The study recommends strengthening the extended family and equipping key players in faith-based organizations for more effective intervention.