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Papers by Adetoro O Banwo

Ife Journal of Languages and Literatures, Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Vol 7, No. 1, ISSN 2467-8635, 2021

Since the early Palaeolithic era, colours have always been part of human life and they have been ... more Since the early Palaeolithic era, colours have always been part of human life and they have been important images that have shaped the normal existence of our civilisation today. Colours across cultures have been found to influence human perceptions and their mode of communication verbally or non-verbally. The fact remains that different cultures associate’ different notions to colours and these values are deeply crafted in the subconscious mind of the people in these cultures. This study examines the symbolic meaning of different colours in two diverse cultures and societies while understanding that colours hold strong expressive connotations and psychological differences. Data for this research work were obtained through critical case sampling and content analysis was used to study this work. Certain factors such as mythical, religious, historical and cultural meanings were selected for this work. This study adopts the symbolic interactionism theory as conceived by George Herbert Mead and Charles Horlon Cooley. Symbolic interactionists whose main focus were on the micro-level aspects of culture but also centre their attention on how culture is sustained through symbols, values, norms, ideas and objects because they are core elements in which humans use to reinforce and create social realities. Therefore, this work argues that symbolic connotations of colours are universal and are reinforced through human social interaction and their perceptions. It concludes that colours as societal symbols have a large influence on human behaviour and beliefs thereby influencing societal actions and values.

Ibadan Journal of Humanistic Studies, 2019

Corruption is a pervasive sociological occurrence that differs in size and proportion globally. J... more Corruption is a pervasive sociological occurrence that differs in size and proportion globally. Just like in many civilized societies, it is an endemic vice that has shaken the core fabrics of human civilization and governments are faced with the challenge of eradicating or containing it, as witnessed in China and Nigeria. This research work examines Chinese and Nigerian corruption growth patterns through content analysis. Data were sourced through homogenous purposive sampling method through books, newspapers and journals. Bribes, grafts, abuse of power, nepotism and favoritism were all key factors that were selected for the study due to their prevalence in the two selected countries. The Extractive Corruption Theory, the Prisoner's Dilemma Theory and the Rational Irrationality Theory serve as theoretical framework for this research work. Different factors such as the market economy, low incomes, poverty and the cultural-historical perspectives are identified as the root causes of corruption in both countries. The study suggests stricter regulations, promotion of ethical standards and an independent judiciary as institutional methods to get rid of corruption. It concludes that the reinforcement of anti-corruption agencies' power and the promotion of moral education are constructive ways to deal with corruption. Keywords: China, Nigeria, corruption, bureaucracy, bribery

This paper examined the notion of financial inclusion and entrepreneurship as inclusive economy d... more This paper examined the notion of financial inclusion and entrepreneurship as inclusive economy drivers of nations.

Ilorin Journal of History and International Studies, 2019

Human actions over the years have been controversial and sometimes intolerable which has evoked u... more Human actions over the years have been controversial and sometimes intolerable which has evoked untold consequences. From ancient times, philosophers have propounded thoughts on what exists as the most desirable traits of human. They are all concerned with humans' right attitude, passions and conduct that govern their actions according to human reason. Nevertheless, certain moral virtues are found and acceptable across all cultures such as the Yorùbá and the Chinese. These moral virtues and values are universally acceptable as standards of human nature and its inherent needs. This work aims to examine the moral virtues as depicted by two cultures in the context of Omolúàbí and Junzi respectively. Data for this research work were obtained through homogenous purpose sampling and content analysis was used to study this work. Certain factors such as temperance, wisdom, justice, patience, perseverance and humility were selected for study in this research work. It adopts Aristotle's Nicomachean theory of ethics and African theory of ethics which ascertains that people can be virtuous or learn to be virtuous because it's engraved in certain norms. This paper argues that the virtuous being in Yorùbá and Chinese cultures is one who exhibits practical wisdom, acts rightly, humble and kind to his fellow human beings. It argues that virtue across cultures can be universal and humans should strive to attain or achieve them. It discerns that if humans want to succeed, they must have moral excellence that supports their collective wellbeing. This work concludes that our societies are built on moral standards and humans must strive to attain them.

Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2014

This study examines the learning approaches and strategies of acquiring a second language while a... more This study examines the learning approaches and strategies of acquiring a second language while adopting the use of theories and different applications as depicted by modern scholars. Data for this work was obtained through purposive random sampling and analyzed through content analysis. Stages of language acquisition such as preproduction, early production, speech emergence, intermediate fluency and advance fluency stages were selected for this study. The framework for this research work emanated from the input hypothesis theory, language output hypothesis and the internal syllabus theory of language acquisition. This study identifies that the acquisition of a second language is based on several factors such as strategies and tactics, beneficial learning environment and the students’ personal learning abilities. It suggests that human mental ability is a central feature of learning a second language, although the use of strategies to increase the brain and memory function would go ...

A man that was not appreciated during his life time has risen to be one of the greatest poets of ... more A man that was not appreciated during his life time has risen to be one of the greatest poets of Chinese History. His works echoes the uneasiness and fretfulness that overwhelmed the Chinese society at his time while living during the era of disunity of the six dynasties. His ability to put his thoughts about nature, society, sages and agriculture expresses a beautiful and vivid literary work that other poets has looked up to and admired. This work sets out to examine the life and great works of Tao Yuan-Ming (365-427) while living through a life of reclusion was able to transcend his thoughts into poetic works that stands in modern time; it also sets to analyze his profound thoughts within the era of his lifestyle to understand his linguistic conceptualizations. Tao Yuan-Ming lived at a time when Northern China was under non-Chinese rule during the latter part of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). The Jin Dynasty faced a lot of uprisings and rebellions until a general Liu Yu (420-4...

How do the Chinese view their culture? The Chinese view their culture from a point of superiority... more How do the Chinese view their culture? The Chinese view their culture from a point of superiority. The preeminent of Chinese culture can be traced back to ancient times and this is the foundation on which Chinese history is built. The concept of race superiority and its theories are not new in world history since humans had been categorized into different races based on their colors (black, white, yellow and red). With the categorization of races came the discrimination and the radicalization of certain beliefs about different races of the world. Similarly, the Chinese also developed a strong concept of themselves against other races since the most primitive advancement of time and space. They saw themselves as a unique race, one that was way supreme and stood at the center of the world. At the center of the world, they perceived themselves as existing under heaven (Tian xia天下) or at center and source of the world (Zhongyuan中原), or within the four seas (Zai si hai zhi nei 在四海之内).

Ife Journal of Languages and Literatures, Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Vol 7, No. 1, ISSN 2467-8635, 2021

Since the early Palaeolithic era, colours have always been part of human life and they have been ... more Since the early Palaeolithic era, colours have always been part of human life and they have been important images that have shaped the normal existence of our civilisation today. Colours across cultures have been found to influence human perceptions and their mode of communication verbally or non-verbally. The fact remains that different cultures associate different notions to colours and these values are deeply crafted in the subconscious mind of the people in these cultures. This study examines the symbolic meaning of different colours in two diverse cultures and societies while understanding that colours hold strong expressive connotations and psychological differences. Data for this research work were obtained through critical case sampling and content analysis was used to study this work. Certain factors such as mythical, religious, historical and cultural meanings were selected for this work. This study adopts the symbolic interactionism theory as conceived by George Herbert Mead and Charles Horlon Cooley. Symbolic interactionists whose main focus was on the micro-level aspects of culture but also centre their attention on how culture is sustained through symbols, values, norms, ideas and objects because they are core elements which humans use to reinforce and create social realities. Therefore, this work argues that symbolic connotations of colours are universal and are reinforced through human social interaction and perceptions. It concludes that colours as societal symbols have a large influence on human behaviour and beliefs thereby influencing societal actions and values.

The Quint, A Publication of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Science, University College of the North, P. O. Box. 3000, The Pas, Manitoba Canada R9A 1K7. Vol. 14 No. 1, (ISSN: 1920-1028), 2020

Traditional societies often define the sexes according to their gender roles. Chinese behavior an... more Traditional societies often define the sexes according to their gender roles. Chinese behavior and attitudes are regulated by societal expectations that are based on sex or sexuality and promote the belief that women should be fostering, obliging, and well-mannered while men are thought audacious, belligerent, and tough. When these notions, enforced by society, are ignored, women are seen as rebels, outcasts, or perhaps untraditional. Considering gender stereotypes spread across the Chinese Han cultural group and the Igbo cultural group of Nigeria, this paper examines data obtained via typical case sampling and analyzed by content analysis. Three key elements were identified and examined during this research (stereotypes, discrimination, and inequality of sexes). This work concludes that people find it difficult to disengage from their traditional concepts and views. It recognizes that society maintains belligerent prejudicial attitudes that are generational and create dogma and negative connotations regarding gender stereotypes.

A Journal of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Vol. 4, ISSN: 2705-4268-9-7772705-426003., 2022

This work examines the Sino-African relationship in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic across the ... more This work examines the Sino-African relationship in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic across the globe. There is no gainsaying that China’s rise, development, and modernization with an economic global power status have facilitated a lot of investments in Africa. China is engaging Africa with the people-to-people exchange, institutional building, training (technical and vocational), and investing in skills acquisition for Africans. China’s investment in Africa is also seen in cultural and educational diplomacy that invites African students to learn, imitate, cultivate, and imbibe Chinese education and knowledge firsthand. The outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China poses a huge threat to the cultural and educational exchanges that exist between China and Africa.

LASU Journal of African Studies (OPANBATA), A Publication of African Languages, Literature & Communication Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Vol.10 No. 4, ISSN:1111-1311., 2022

This paper intends to examine the Yorùbá and the Chinese context of a Supreme Being within the ... more This paper intends to examine the Yorùbá and the Chinese context of a Supreme Being within the framework of their cultures. In Yorùbá culture, the Supreme Being is connoted as Olódùmarè, Oló-dú-ma- ré, Olú-o run or Eléd ̣̀ ùmarè. He signifies one thing, the owner of the universe and the Supreme God. In Chinese culture, the highest deity is called Shangdi 上帝 or Di 帝. He is the High God or Clan Ancestor as postulated in the earliest-known religious system of the Han Chinese people. The term has different connotations, while some can perceive or translate him as the "Emperor or Sovereign Above,” others see him as "Lord on High, “Highest Lord," "the Supreme God," or the "Celestial Lord."

Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Ambedkar University Agra U.P (INDIA). Volume 4 Issue 11 pp.114-130, ISSN 2249-7315., 2015

Nations all over the world have sought different ways and methods to monitor, track and keep time... more Nations all over the world have sought different ways and methods to monitor, track and keep time in sequence with happenings around them. The Calendar serves as one of the greatest inventions of man to achieve this noble objective. A calendar therefore serves as a tool for man to keep records of events around them, to monitor changes in the environment, to keep themselves abreast with the dynamic weather conditions. As Nations have distinct characteristics, the evolution of Calendars all over the world was based on the movement of the astrological symbols such as the stars, moon and the sun in different regions of the world while having unique beliefs, cultures and traditional undertones of such nations at hand. This work sets to examine the development of Calendars in different nations of the world with an aim of understanding the factors that have shaped the development of calendars worldwide.

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 3 Issue 5, ISSN (Online): 2319-7064., 2014

Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Ambedkar University Agra U.P (INDIA). Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 294-305. ISSN 2249-7315., 2014

Laozi lived in a time of turmoil and political strife, he was stricken by the political decay of ... more Laozi lived in a time of turmoil and political strife, he was stricken by the political decay of his town and decided to move on, however in the process, he decided to live yet one of the most controversial documents that sets out the way to live an ideal life even in an unjust society. The Dao de jing, a controversial document of its authorship provides an insight of achieving the ideal man that Laozi characterizes, he also sets out a precise philosophical ideal for the government to rule the state. He propounds a theory that uses nature to understand human nature and personal events; he sees nature as an impartial judge that treats everything equally. He therefore tried to provide a collaboration of the concept of nature to that of the human life. In view of this he tries to symbolize what the ideal man in this natural phenomenon would be, an ideal man would be that puts himself last and others first, one who welcomes any situation and values everything around him and acts in the simplicity of form but precious at heart This work sets to examine the core concepts of Laozi, his moral claims, his philosophical ideas, political views and make a comparison with an important Chinese Ideology.

Ihafa: A Journal of African Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1, 142-159, ISSN: 1117-5257, 2018

This paper adopts relevant secondary literature that has delved into the conceptions of marriage ... more This paper adopts relevant secondary literature that has delved into the conceptions of marriage practices across these two distant cultures. It draws out the unique differences and similarities that exist and acts as a reference work for future research.

The Journal of Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria, Vol.9, No.3, 32-53, ISSN: 1595-1324, 2019

This paper examined proverbs in two different and unique cultures since proverbs, over ages, have... more This paper examined proverbs in two different and unique cultures since proverbs, over ages, have been effective elements that people have employed to transmit cultural values.

The Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Federal University, Otuoke . Vol. 1 No.1 and No.2., 2019

This paper examined and investigated how Lagos can develop sustainably in correlation to how it m... more This paper examined and investigated how Lagos can develop sustainably in correlation to how it manages shares, obtains, and manage its energy and material resources. Furthermore, how can Lagos control its urban sprawl in relationship with its quest to transform?

Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol.5, No.1, 32-53, ISSN: 2504-8694, 2019

This paper intended to describe the Chinese view of Africa based on the numerous databases that a... more This paper intended to describe the Chinese view of Africa based on the numerous databases that are available to the public. This paper also intends to evaluate Chinese opinions of Africa within the framework of culture.

Ilorin Journal of History and International Studies Volume 9, No.2, pp.90-105, ISSN-1596-9525., 2019

This paper examined the moral virtues as depicted by two cultures in the context of Omolúàbí and ... more This paper examined the moral virtues as depicted by two cultures in the context of Omolúàbí and Junzi respectively. It argued that the virtuous being in Yorùbá and Chinese cultures is one who exhibits practical wisdom, acts rightly, is humble, and is kind to his fellow human beings.