7 research outputs found
DISCOURSE ON MORALITY, CORRUPTION AND CHANGE IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA: DOES INTENTION MATTER?
Corruption is widely regarded as a condemnable act because of its effects on the wellbeing of the populace. More than the
reason(s) for the supposed act of corruption, most scholars are of the view that the very act of âdivertingâ public funds, with
likely severe consequence(s), is unacceptable, and therefore immoral. But the question is: should the morality of an act be
decided strictly based on the consequence(s) of such an action or should the intent of the âperformerâ be considered? In
this paper we shall be examining the âconsequences versus intentâ factor in the definition of corruption within the public
space, using T.M. Scalonâs âPredictive Significanceâ. In the final analysis, the work suggests that neither consequences nor
intent is solely sufficient in evaluating the morality of corruption. We therefore suggest that both intent and consequences
should be duly considered within the ambit of Scalonâs âPredictive Significanceâ when moralising corruption, most
especially in Africa where change is much needed
PROVERBS, VALUES AND THE DEVELOPMENT QUESTION IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF YORUBA PROVERBS
If culture is a veritable instrument of development, if language is a carrier
of culture and if the relationship between language and culture is like that between
two sides of the same coin, then the role of proverb as a metaphorical use of language
cannot be overemphasized in any development discourse. The paper examines this
invaluable nexus between language and development, with particular emphasis on
how the use of proverb and its lessons could help revive moral/cultural values, and
thus be used as a veritable instrument of development. This is done by taking as a foil
a content analysis of some of Yoruba proverbs, particularly the proverbs whose
subject matter is centered on development-related themes such as care for others and
cooperation, leadership qualities, advice, reproach and punishment, conflict resolution
and warning
Proverbs and Conflict Management in Africa: A Study of Selected Yoruba Proverbs and Proverbial Expressions
This pape
r examines
the
role of proverbs
and their use in
conflict management and
in enhancing
peaceful human co
-
existence
.
This is achieve
d through
a
content analysis
of
twenty
-
f
our
(2
4
)
randomly selected
Y
oruba proverbs
,
and proverbial expressions,
with particular reference to the
themes
of
warning,
cooperation,
and diversity
.
The paper
argues
that proverbs are useful in
conflict
management,
and
conflict
resolution
,
and
in
making people have a peace
-
loving frame of
mind
.
The paper concludes that proverbs and proverbial expressions are
, indeed,
vital in
relationship management
. It avers that
anybody wi
th a good understanding of
proverbs
and t
heir
implications for peace
ful coexistence
would
appreciate conflicts as an intricate part of existence
and harmonious living
;
and
such person(s) would
therefore avoid actions and inactions that
would promote violence
âThey are poor and violentâ: Stereotypes and the Ibadan urban motor park space
In this paper, we are interested in finding out how, and why, the interplay of poverty and violence â the park stereotypes â has problematised the motor park space, and consequently the culture that has evolved from that space. Of great concern to us are the origin and the operation of the park; the existence of these stereotypes, how, if ever, they relate and the implication of the interplay on the organization, operation and representation of the space vis-Ă -vis its relationship with the general public and government in Oyo State. Using Victor Turnerâs concept of social drama, we hope to provide explanations for ruptured social relations on the park and answer why the public is so imbued with the stereotypes that they have refused to appreciate the internal mechanisms for resolving the âconstantâ conflicts
Proverbs and conflict management in Africa: A study of selected Yoruba proverbs and proverbial expressions
This paper examines the role of proverbs and their use in conflict management and in enhancing
peaceful human co-existence. This is achieved through a content analysis of twenty-four (24)
randomly selected Yoruba proverbs, and proverbial expressions, with particular reference to the
themes of warning, cooperation, and diversity. The paper argues that proverbs are useful in
conflict management, and conflict resolution, and in making people have a peace-loving frame of
mind. The paper concludes that proverbs and proverbial expressions are, indeed, vital in
relationship management. It avers that anybody with a good understanding of proverbs and their
implications for peaceful coexistence would appreciate conflicts as an intricate part of existence
and harmonious living; and such person(s) would therefore avoid actions and inactions that
would promote violence