Multiculturalism, value differences and cross-cultural conflict in Nigeria : surgery on a centenarian

Olanrewaju, I. P.; Loromeke, E. R.; Adekoye, Raquel A.

doi:10.31920/2050-4306/2017/v6n1a3

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“…The contributions of the rich diversity of African heritage to World Heritage have been recognized to be a unique wealth of immeasurable value (Adedayo, 2006). Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and multi-linguistic state in Africa (Olanrewaju et al, 2017) with unique ways of life that is being showcased through the display of unique heritage resources. This is evidence by the myriad of culture and natural resources the country is endowed (Adediran, 2008;Ezenagu, 2015Ezenagu, , 2020.…”

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Community Participation in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage Resources in Yoruba Ethnic Group of South Western Nigeria

Oladeji

Grace²,

Ayodeji

2022

Sage Open

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The sustainability of cultural heritage resources is strongly linked to the effective participation of local communities in the conservation and management of these resources. This forms the basis for undertaken this project in the selected communities in Ondo and Ekiti State of Yoruba ethnic groups of South Western Nigeria. Multiple research methods were employed for this study including Key Informants Interview and administration of structured questionnaire to the purposively selected respondents. A sample of 768 respondents was selected from the total population of 895,406 using sample determination method. The selection of respondents was based on their proximity to the resources, their local knowledge, communal ownership, disposition and willingness to participate in the study. The data collected was rated on a 5 point Likert scale and then subjected to the weighted mean analysis. Spearman correlation and linear regression were used to test hypotheses in order to established relationships between sociodemographic characteristics and level of community participation. Output from this research, emphasizes the need to improve the state of heritage properties through effective conservation and sustainable management practices and increasing community involvement and participation. This will serve as a blueprint and developmental framework for policymakers in heritage resources conservation and management with the intention of linking these resources to increase direct economic benefits to local communities.

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Community Participation in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage Resources in Yoruba Ethnic Group of South Western Nigeria

Oladeji

Grace²,

Ayodeji

2022

Sage Open

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“…(p. 2) Therefore, multiculturalism can be described as a behavioural pattern that appreciates, tolerates and promotes multiple cultures and identities situated within the confines of a particular community. These explanations infer that multiculturalism is a reactionary movement or ideology purposed to resolving the challenges of colour difference, cultural diversity and social inequality through an attitude of acceptability, hospitality, tolerance and love (Olanrewaju, Loromeke, & Adekoye, 2017).…”

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Multiculturalism in the workplace: Model and test

Jackson

Vijver

2018

SA j. hum. resour. manag.

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Orientation: This article addresses the role of multiculturalism in employee attitudes.Research purpose: It proposes a model of positive features of multiculturalism in organisations and tests it in South Africa. The model postulates three levels in multiculturalism: antecedent conditions, such as multiculturalism practices and norms that define the diversity climate; mediators, such as diversity-enhancing employee attitudes; and positive work outcomes.Motivation for the study: South Africans from diverse backgrounds hardly meet in their private spaces. Given this forced contact in the workplace and the calls for national unity and social cohesion, we propose that a workplace that is characterised by mutual respect, accommodation and tolerance for difference could have a positive impact on employee work attitudes.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative approach was adopted using survey questionnaires that were distributed to employees selected on the basis of convenience sampling (N = 299) in various workplaces.Main findings: A multi-group path analysis confirmed the validity of the model for the white, black and mixed race ethnic groups. Although the differences were negligible to medium, white groups seemed to experience a slightly more favourable multicultural environment compared to black and mixed race groups.Practical/managerial implications: All dimension scores were well above the mid-point of the scale, which suggests that psychometrically speaking, the multicultural climate, ethnic integration orientations and employee attitudes are experienced by these employees as favourable.Contribution/value-add: From a conceptual perspective, the model implies that the more distal variable of a multicultural climate influences employee attitudes through a set of more proximal integration attitudes and practices. From a practical perspective, an inclusive climate has more distal characteristics such as the general multiculturalism climate and more proximal characteristics such as ethnic vitality.

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“…Social factors include poverty, unemployment, low literacy, low political education and awareness levels, drug abuse and addiction, conflict among the various competing parties, and ethnic and religious identities. These factors are known to influence many aspects of human endeavours, including voting behaviour (Sule, 2019;Olanrewaju, et. al., 2017;& Ogbu, 2014).…”

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Exploring The Social Factors Influencing Voting Behavior in 2019 National Assembly Elections in Gombe State, Nigeria

Kwarah Tal,

Mahadee Bin Ismail,

Ku Shamsu

et al. 2024

IJARBSS

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Gombe state is a diverse society where social factors significantly influence voting behavior. Voting behavior reflects a society's political culture and it is concerned with factors that influence voting choices. Therefore, exploring the social factors influencing voting behavior in the 2019 elections is crucial in understanding how the politicians manipulated social forces to achieve their political interests. The paper applies classical liberal democracy theory and a qualitative case study design. Purposive and snowballing selection of informants was conducted through online Zoom in-depth interviews. A thematic approach was used in data analysis. Findings reveal politicians intimidated voters by manipulating ethno-religious sentiment, abject poverty, and low literacy/political education levels, to significantly influence voting behavior to their advantage. The paper recommends government and NGOs should give utmost priority to improving literacy rate, political education level, and poverty alleviation through skills acquisition. There should be zero tolerance for corruption and strict enforcement of the rule of law, where sacred cow treatment is discouraged. Furthermore, the paper recommends farther research in the study area covering the whole of Nigeria using quantitative design to enable for the enrichment of the literature on electoral matters, political behavior, and the influence of social factors in national elections.

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Multiculturalism, value differences and cross-cultural conflict in Nigeria : surgery on a centenarian

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Community Participation in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage Resources in Yoruba Ethnic Group of South Western Nigeria

Community Participation in Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage Resources in Yoruba Ethnic Group of South Western Nigeria

Multiculturalism in the workplace: Model and test

Exploring The Social Factors Influencing Voting Behavior in 2019 National Assembly Elections in Gombe State, Nigeria

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