The ethnic groups in Nigeria are over three hundred and each of them has a distinct social custom, belief and language which are very important to the group. In Northern Nigeria, there are three major ethnic groups namely: the Kanuri in the north-eastern area of Lake Chad and north-central area, the Fulani who are scattered […]
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Adolescents are very inquisitive sensitive and emotional about the issue of sex. So, adolescents need to make decisions about sexual behaviours and wait until they are ready emotionally, financially, physically etc.:
Abstinence means refraining from all types of sexual activities or sexually gratifying activities. Sexual abstinence is practiced in every country in the world and is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. Abstinence the action of refraining from sexual activity, is to prevent unwanted pregnancies. In fact, it is the normal
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The effects of social problems are far-reaching, impacting not only individuals but also families and society as a whole. Here, we will delve into the consequences of social problems in greater detail, focusing on their impact on individuals, families, and the broader society. Effects on Individuals: 1. Loss of Life: Engaging in activities such as
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Social problems and issues are multifaceted challenges that permeate the fabric of societies around the world, impacting individuals directly or indirectly. These issues are often categorized as problems because they disrupt the well-being and harmony of a community and hinder the collective progress of its members. Social problems arise from various sources and can be
The Road Safety Club is an organ of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Nigeria. Road Safety Club is a voluntary organization just like Red Cross, Boys Scout, Literary and Debate Society etc. in the schools. It can be established in the schools with the permission and authority of the Federal Road Safety Commission. It
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Safety is from the French word “sauf”. Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing some activities. It is a situation where an individual or group of individuals can carry out or perform activities without any injury. According to the dictionary, it means the state of being safe, freedom from the
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National unity and integration: Nigeria is made up of many ethnic groups who rule themselves through various means based on kinship. The Hausa/Fulanis had Emirs and Sarkis as their kings, the Yorubas/Edos have Obas while the Igbos were ruled by elders and village assembly. National unity has now brought us together as brothers and
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Honesty is defined as the quality of being truthful or the act of being straight forward. Attributes/Qualities of honesty Truth: an honest person does not lie, he is never biased in his discussions. Respect: an honest person respects the opinion of other people. Reliability: an honest person is dependable Obedience: an obedient person is faithful
Citizenship means membership of a country, nation or state. A citizen is a legal member of wherever he comes from and has some rights, duties and obligations.
Socialization is the process by which a child learns how to do things like other human beings in the society. A child is helpless and dependent on other people around him for everything therefore, as he grows, through daily contact and interactions with other human beings he learns how to do things like others in
Values is the actual worth of a thing in monetary terms. Values can be seen as the importance that we attach to a thing. Society values refers to the norms, standards and principles which the society expects from people living in it. Forms of values Moral values: This has to do with conduct and
Culture is the total way of life of people of a society. It includes the people’s beliefs, language, religion, artwork, dressing, dancing, greetings, technology, etc.
Culture differs and varies from place to place and a society is known by its culture. Culture grows and changes with time. The result of assimilating other people’s belief, customs and traditions through continuous contact is known as “ACCULTURATION”
SETTLEMENT PATTERN
A settlement is a place with buildings where people live. Our physical environment determines the type of settlement we have in a particular area. A settlement could be a town or village or an area with many houses built by people or government.
There are two types of settlements.
Urban settlement
Rural settlement
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Environment is the totality of our surroundings. Both man and the resources he depends on are all found in the environment. Our environment is made up of both physical and social surroundings. Types of environment Physical environment Social environment The physical environment refers to the things that surrounds us, it is made up of both
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NATURE OF SOCIAL STUDIES Social studies is an integrated subject because it draws its ingredients from other social science subjects like geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, history, etc. It helps us to understand differences in our culture and how conflict can be settled through dialogue. It helps us to understand the world, the position
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Global international cooperation is the coming together of different nations or countries of the world to pursue a common goal for the benefit of all. It is the collaboration of nations in politics, economic and social issues for the common good of all nations. STRATEGIES OF GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION International Conferences: This is hen
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The Nigerian economy, over the years, has depended on oil for survival. The public organizations have not been able to live up to expectation. Government spends heavily yearly to ensure these government organizations such as NEPA, NITEL, NRC, etc are productive but they remain inefficient. Because of this persistent poor performance, the government decided
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Population is the total number of people living in a particular geographical location within a given period of time. Nigeria is believed to be the most populous country in Africa with a population of about 140 million people as at 2006. China has about 1.3 billion, the highest in the world. Most countries of the
Family life education is the kind of education that provides instruction and information that helps to reduce social problems in order to enhance family social wellbeing. It is the education that helps members of the family to understand their roles, work together as a team for the progress and peaceful coexistence of the family.
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