This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promo... more This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promote feminist causes in Nigeria. Using the #EndSARS protest as a study, we show how Black women championed virtual feminism and Black feminist ideas, resulting in Black cyberfeminism. By translating and reflecting their physical reality into digital experiences, FemCo’s design of the #EndSARS logo raised awareness of intersectionality and demonstrated levels of ongoing struggle and empowerment. Through the use of hashtags on social media, both private and public instances of misogynist remarks were brought to light in response to the adoption of the logo and in opposition to FemCo’s points of view. Employing a qualitative descriptive method of data collection and analysis, we demonstrate how, in a time and space of gendered discourse and patriarchal culture, Black cyberfeminism has become more common in contemporary Nigeria and arrive at the conclusion that FemCo’s tremendous influence is rarely discussed in the current literature on the #EndSARS protest. We further argue that without the FemCo’s active participation and, more significantly, financial support, the #EndSARS protest would not have had much of an impact on a global scale. This is as a result of the thirteen founding members of the coalition’s diverse initiatives.
International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences , 2021
The Unending Dialogue, 1954-1970", examined the hope for national integration through de-ethnicis... more The Unending Dialogue, 1954-1970", examined the hope for national integration through de-ethnicisation. The study viewed the failure of leadership to galvanise national interest and push for cohesive integration as a critical mis-step with its consequences on the stability of the nation. In carrying out this research, oral interviews were conducted: One of the respondents was interviewed through recorded phone call(s). A total of six (6) persons were interviewed. Secondary sources were also employed in the study. The theory of Federalists integration was adopted and it showed policy implementation and leadership failure. The study reveals that: national integration in Nigeria was undermined by both colonial and local interests; local interest appears(s) to pose considerable threat to national security; persistent appeal to ethnic sentiments; corruption; lack of proactive followership and failure of leadership to harmonise the various contradictions and related disagreement(s) is connected to emphasis on regionalism. The study concludes that leadership biasness and egocentrism negatively affect national integration and nation building the study recommends that government should redirect its policies to encourage genuine national integration and end all forms of structural and institutional inequalities; government and its agents to effectively observe, monitor, evaluate, implement and enforce its secularity rules in order to build confidence in the system.
Nigerian society still abounds with antiquated and anti-humanist beliefs that portray women as a ... more Nigerian society still abounds with antiquated and anti-humanist beliefs that portray women as a weaker group and relegate them to inferior positions without regard to their mental capacity and educational competencies. Evidently, Nigerian women are not only increasingly marginalised from advancing in their career lives, but recent studies have shown that they are also excluded from having a political and economic career, which has significant importance to their economic advancement and sustainability, with the sole notion that the women are incapable of initiating any meaningful development. Although there are no constitutional barriers to women's increased participation in social, political, and economic advancement, there are societal and cultural barriers that stymie women's political and economic advancement. Some of these barriers include, but are not limited to, traditions, religious practice, work-life imbalance, and discriminatory organisational structures, among others. The paper employs both secondary and tertiary sources of data and adopts the historical research method in assembling and interrogating the data sourced for this research. The study argued that despite the general antiquated and anti-humanist belief that women are incapable of initiating any meaningful development in Nigerian society, findings from this study indicate that few Nigerian women have distinguished themselves both nationally and internationally, and one of such individuals is Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, who has not only broken barriers of male chauvinism in the global landscape but has also redefined the status quo of women.
This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promo... more This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promote feminist causes in Nigeria. Using the #EndSARS protest as a study, we show how Black women championed virtual feminism and Black feminist ideas, resulting in Black cyberfeminism. By translating and reflecting their physical reality into digital experiences, FemCo’s design of the #EndSARS logo raised awareness of intersectionality and demonstrated levels of ongoing struggle and empowerment. Through the use of hashtags on social media, both private and public instances of misogynist remarks were brought to light in response to the adoption of the logo and in opposition to FemCo’s points of view. Employing a qualitative descriptive method of data collection and analysis, we demonstrate how, in a time and space of gendered discourse and patriarchal culture, Black cyberfeminism has become more common in contemporary Nigeria and arrive at the conclusion that FemCo’s tremendous influence is rarely discussed in the current literature on the #EndSARS protest. We further argue that without the FemCo’s active participation and, more significantly, financial support, the #EndSARS protest would not have had much of an impact on a global scale. This is as a result of the thirteen founding members of the coalition’s diverse initiatives.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2022
The role of the police is described by Egon Bittner as "a mechanism for the distribution of non-n... more The role of the police is described by Egon Bittner as "a mechanism for the distribution of non-negotiable coercive force based on a doctrine of intuitive comprehension of situational exigencies" (Bittner, 1970/1990:131). In reading this definition, one should also take into consideration Max Weber's observation that the State is defined by its monopoly on the use of legitimate force (Weber, 1946) and Norbert Elias's discussion of how violence becomes domesticated in western society (Elias, 1989; 1995). Across the methodical writings of diverse nation states, it remains the standard explanation of the function of the police with slight variations (Bayley, 1983; Monjardet, 1996; Funk, 1986; Schneider, 1987; Lofthouse, 1996; Waddington, 1999). Therefore, the connection amongst coerciveness and policing is not considered inherently problematic, but rather as unquestionable. Nigeria, however, still faces challenges concerning power abuse in national policing, particularly in the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This paper addresses the policing dilemma in Nigeria under democratic leadership, recognizing the security concern that police abuse causes to Nigerians. This study examines the brutality, extortion, and violence perpetrated by members of the Nigerian Police Force using a qualitative approach and secondary data (NPF). The study recommends extensive reforms aimed at decentralizing the force's management, establishing credible and effective internal and external control, training, public awareness campaigns, and more budget for the agency.
This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promo... more This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promote feminist causes in Nigeria. Using the #EndSARS protest as a study, we show how Black women championed virtual feminism and Black feminist ideas, resulting in Black cyberfeminism. By translating and reflecting their physical reality into digital experiences, FemCo’s design of the #EndSARS logo raised awareness of intersectionality and demonstrated levels of ongoing struggle and empowerment. Through the use of hashtags on social media, both private and public instances of misogynist remarks were brought to light in response to the adoption of the logo and in opposition to FemCo’s points of view. Employing a qualitative descriptive method of data collection and analysis, we demonstrate how, in a time and space of gendered discourse and patriarchal culture, Black cyberfeminism has become more common in contemporary Nigeria and arrive at the conclusion that FemCo’s tremendous influence is rarely discussed in the current literature on the #EndSARS protest. We further argue that without the FemCo’s active participation and, more significantly, financial support, the #EndSARS protest would not have had much of an impact on a global scale. This is as a result of the thirteen founding members of the coalition’s diverse initiatives.
International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences , 2021
The Unending Dialogue, 1954-1970", examined the hope for national integration through de-ethnicis... more The Unending Dialogue, 1954-1970", examined the hope for national integration through de-ethnicisation. The study viewed the failure of leadership to galvanise national interest and push for cohesive integration as a critical mis-step with its consequences on the stability of the nation. In carrying out this research, oral interviews were conducted: One of the respondents was interviewed through recorded phone call(s). A total of six (6) persons were interviewed. Secondary sources were also employed in the study. The theory of Federalists integration was adopted and it showed policy implementation and leadership failure. The study reveals that: national integration in Nigeria was undermined by both colonial and local interests; local interest appears(s) to pose considerable threat to national security; persistent appeal to ethnic sentiments; corruption; lack of proactive followership and failure of leadership to harmonise the various contradictions and related disagreement(s) is connected to emphasis on regionalism. The study concludes that leadership biasness and egocentrism negatively affect national integration and nation building the study recommends that government should redirect its policies to encourage genuine national integration and end all forms of structural and institutional inequalities; government and its agents to effectively observe, monitor, evaluate, implement and enforce its secularity rules in order to build confidence in the system.
Nigerian society still abounds with antiquated and anti-humanist beliefs that portray women as a ... more Nigerian society still abounds with antiquated and anti-humanist beliefs that portray women as a weaker group and relegate them to inferior positions without regard to their mental capacity and educational competencies. Evidently, Nigerian women are not only increasingly marginalised from advancing in their career lives, but recent studies have shown that they are also excluded from having a political and economic career, which has significant importance to their economic advancement and sustainability, with the sole notion that the women are incapable of initiating any meaningful development. Although there are no constitutional barriers to women's increased participation in social, political, and economic advancement, there are societal and cultural barriers that stymie women's political and economic advancement. Some of these barriers include, but are not limited to, traditions, religious practice, work-life imbalance, and discriminatory organisational structures, among others. The paper employs both secondary and tertiary sources of data and adopts the historical research method in assembling and interrogating the data sourced for this research. The study argued that despite the general antiquated and anti-humanist belief that women are incapable of initiating any meaningful development in Nigerian society, findings from this study indicate that few Nigerian women have distinguished themselves both nationally and internationally, and one of such individuals is Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, who has not only broken barriers of male chauvinism in the global landscape but has also redefined the status quo of women.
This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promo... more This study aims to demonstrate how the Feminist Coalition (FemCo) employed digital media to promote feminist causes in Nigeria. Using the #EndSARS protest as a study, we show how Black women championed virtual feminism and Black feminist ideas, resulting in Black cyberfeminism. By translating and reflecting their physical reality into digital experiences, FemCo’s design of the #EndSARS logo raised awareness of intersectionality and demonstrated levels of ongoing struggle and empowerment. Through the use of hashtags on social media, both private and public instances of misogynist remarks were brought to light in response to the adoption of the logo and in opposition to FemCo’s points of view. Employing a qualitative descriptive method of data collection and analysis, we demonstrate how, in a time and space of gendered discourse and patriarchal culture, Black cyberfeminism has become more common in contemporary Nigeria and arrive at the conclusion that FemCo’s tremendous influence is rarely discussed in the current literature on the #EndSARS protest. We further argue that without the FemCo’s active participation and, more significantly, financial support, the #EndSARS protest would not have had much of an impact on a global scale. This is as a result of the thirteen founding members of the coalition’s diverse initiatives.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2022
The role of the police is described by Egon Bittner as "a mechanism for the distribution of non-n... more The role of the police is described by Egon Bittner as "a mechanism for the distribution of non-negotiable coercive force based on a doctrine of intuitive comprehension of situational exigencies" (Bittner, 1970/1990:131). In reading this definition, one should also take into consideration Max Weber's observation that the State is defined by its monopoly on the use of legitimate force (Weber, 1946) and Norbert Elias's discussion of how violence becomes domesticated in western society (Elias, 1989; 1995). Across the methodical writings of diverse nation states, it remains the standard explanation of the function of the police with slight variations (Bayley, 1983; Monjardet, 1996; Funk, 1986; Schneider, 1987; Lofthouse, 1996; Waddington, 1999). Therefore, the connection amongst coerciveness and policing is not considered inherently problematic, but rather as unquestionable. Nigeria, however, still faces challenges concerning power abuse in national policing, particularly in the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This paper addresses the policing dilemma in Nigeria under democratic leadership, recognizing the security concern that police abuse causes to Nigerians. This study examines the brutality, extortion, and violence perpetrated by members of the Nigerian Police Force using a qualitative approach and secondary data (NPF). The study recommends extensive reforms aimed at decentralizing the force's management, establishing credible and effective internal and external control, training, public awareness campaigns, and more budget for the agency.
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