Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria Some causes of social problems in Nigeria are: Poverty in the midst of plenty in the society or community. Corruption among leaders. Negative Peer Group Influence Influence of the Mass Media Unchecked access to the internet. Divorce and broken homes Cheating within the group. Sexual immorality in the […]
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Meaning of Contemporary Social Problems Contemporary issues and social problems are happenings or challenges that are currently affecting many people in the society. Social problems could be described as those social vices that came about as a result of urbanization, development of cities, increase in human population, interaction among people of different social background, different
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Features of Culture Some ways of looking at culture include: Language: This is one of the most important ways of identifying a group of people. It is a means of transmitting our culture from one generation to another. There are over 250 indigenous languages in Nigeria. People of the same culture use the same language to
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Meaning of Culture Culture is the total way of life of a group of people that distinguishes them from others. It includes people’s beliefs, their works of art and craft, the language they speak, the tools they make, their ways of dressing, the technology they develop and the various institutions they set up to achieve
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Consequences of Large Family Size on the Quality of Individual Lives The large size of a family affects the quality of life of the individual in the following ways: The members may be malnourished, that is they may not be able to feed well. There is tendency of fighting with one another in a big
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Meaning of Family Size Family size means the number of people in a family. A family is said to have small size if it comprises father, mother and few (usually one to four) children. A large family size is made of father, mother and more than four children. Characteristics of Large Family Size The nature
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The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles to play. The family is the source from which the society take its root. Children and adults learn responsibilities from home before they go out
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Meaning of Social Group Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part in its activities and obey its rules and regulations. Meaning of Primary Social Group Primary social group is a group in which the members know
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History of Social Studies: The World Perspective There was no school subject with the name of Social Studies before the World War II, WWII (1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep 1945). Before then, Social Science subjects like anthropology, archaeology, jurisprudence, philosophy, religion, psychology, political science, history, sociology, geography and economics were taught at college level.
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REVISION QUESTIONS Which of the following contemporary problems is associated with family? Divorce B. Ethnicity C. Tribalism D. Over population Dishonesty can make one to engage in all but one of the following examination malpractices B. cheating C. transparency dealings D. fraudulent practices A breakdown of law and order in the society is known as
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Environmental problem is the numerous and different challenges (problems) that threatens the lives of the people in their environment. Example of such pollution and natural hazards like storms and earthquakes. It could be caused by man or nature which poses a serious danger or risk to lives or properties of people in their environment. Environmental
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What is environment? Environment is everything that makes up our surroundings and effects our ability to live on the earth. The air are breathe, the water that covers most of the earth’s surface, the plants and animals around us and mountains, hill rock, rivers, soil and vegetation (climate features like rainfall, wind, weather, etc.). Environment
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Integration is the process through which different parts come together to function as a whole. Nigeria as a country with over 250 ethnic groups functioning together as one is an example of integration. Without unity, not even a two thing can function. Needs for National Unity and Integration Nigeria is made up of more than
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This is an act of being in a secret cult (most especially in an educational institution) whereby the group members uphold same belief, ideology, interest etc. Members of secret cult are often in the possession of dangerous weapons. Cultism is anti-social behaviour which is a deviant act. It is at variance with established norms
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Social Issues and Problems Social problems are matters, vices or challenges which directly or indirectly affect many or all members of a society and are considered to the problems because of their effects on the society. They constitute nuisance to the members of the public. Social problems include: bribery and corruption, poverty, examination malpractices, crime,
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STI means Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is also known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They are infections or diseases that are sexually transmitted through unprotected sex or genital contact. Most people don’t experience any symptoms, so they are unaware they are infected. In women, it can cause pain or a burning sensation when urination, a
Everyone negotiates. It is part of socializing, working, marriage etc. People need to negotiate in many situation of dealing with peer pressure, participating in a team game, when going on a date and when making sexual decisions. Factors that Influence Negotiation Effective Communication Skills: – Negotiation is an intense process, involving exchange of messages.
Meaning of Negotiation Negotiation is a means of getting one’s needs through the process of discussion and exchange of ideas. It can also be defined as a dialogue between two or more people or parties intended to reach a beneficial outcome. It is a method by which people settle differences. It involves the use of
REVISION Which of these is positive social behavior? A. Dishonesty B. Sincerity C. Stealing Truancy Why do schools have rules and regulations? A. To make students to disobey B. To enable teachers punish student C. To make teachers and students go into conflict D. To guarantee individual human rights The most important function of the
Adaptability is the ability to change something or oneself to fit occurring changes. Adaptability is the ability of an individual to alter himself to the changed environment. It shows the ability to learn from experience and improve the fitness of the learner as well. Man adapt to his new environment with the help of environmental