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Item Class, gender, sexuality and leadership in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria.(University of New Mexico, 2019) Omobowale, M. O.Bodija market is the largest informal foodstuff market in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. At its inception in the 1980s, leadership of the market space followed long-standing Yoruba tradition, prioritizing the role of older women. This pattern of leadership continued until the mid-1990s, when former government workers, laid off upon implementation of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), moved into the market as traders and eventually as the leaders and market “technocrats.” As a consequence of this, the market women who had held informally recognized leadership positions were sidelined. This development also redefined class within the market structure. The new leaders have impacted the market administration by incorporating symbols of elitism in their leadership style.Item Socioeconomic context of the production and utilization of alcoholic herbal remedy in Ibadan, Nigeria(Anthropos Institut, 2013) Ajala, A. S.; Omobowale, M. O.Pàrâgà - a Yoruba herbal remedy containing local herbs and gin is claimed to be effective in the treatment of piles, backaches, and male erectile problems. Believed to be more effective than some biomedical drugs for these ailments, pàrâgà raises questions concerning the use of alcohol in the herbal drug, characteristics of its producers and the users, and its health implications in Ibadan. Through ethnography, the influence of certain socioeconomic factors on pàrâgà production and utilization in Ibadan is examined. Nigeria's underdeveloped health care system, poor health education, and high cost of biomedical drugs compel the users of pàrâgà to use it as an alternative health mea sure. Producers are mostly women with low income, while the users are mainly low-income men. Users always use and abuse it as intoxicant. Pàrâgà, a herbal remedy containing alcohol needs to have its production and consumption regulated. It is also necessary to engage Ibadan's public in culturally sensitive health education on the risks associated with alcoholic herbal remedies.Item Iwulo ati Ipen Ija Lilo Awon Iwe Fagunwa fun Agbedide Ero Atumo Ede Onilana Isiro(2016) Odoje, C.O.Èrò Àtúmọ̀-Èdè jẹ́ tuntun ní Hé Afíríkà bí 6 tílé jẹ́ pé 6 tí gbi/e káàkiri ilé Èsìd, Amẹ́ríkà àti Yíròòpù. Ìwọ̀nba èrò àtúmọ̀-èdè díẹ̀ tí 6 tún wà fúnká mọ̀ ìlànà ìhun nítorí pé kìdí sí èròjà tí 6 tó láti fi ṣe àgbàkalẹ̀ onílànà ìṣírò tí àwọn onímọ̀ gbà pé kìí gba àkókò púpò bẹ́ẹ̀ sí fi kìdí kun fún kíkídà òfin. Bẹ́ẹ̀bá yìí ṣe àgbèlọwọ̀n lílo àwọn ìwé Fágúnwà gẹ́gẹ́ bí èròjà fún ṣe ìgbẹ́dèǹdè èrò àtúmọ̀-èdè onílànà ìṣírò. Ó báńpé àwọn ìwé Fágúnwà ní àmúyè tí 6 wúlò fún irú iṣẹ́ báyìí bí 6 tílé jẹ́ pé wọn kìdí pọ̀ tó bí a bá fi iye gbolóhùn inú wọn wé irú èrò bẹ́ẹ̀ míìrán lágbàáyé. A tún sákiyesi pé àwọn àsìté àti àsìtúmọ̀ náà wà nínú iṣẹ́ náà tí atunṣe gbọ́dọ̀ dé bá kí a tó ní àbájáde tí ó múnà dákò.Item The Peculiar Challenges of SMT to African Languages(The Linguistic Association of Nigeria, 2013) Odoje, C.O.The challenges of Machine translation (MT) have been identified and classified but the classification did not consider the peculiarities of African languages. This paper therefore explores the challenges of MT and reclassifies them in relation with the uniqueness of African languages. The study uses the Yoruba language as a template for other African languages and identifies some of the peculiarities of African languages which include Tie fact that they are resource-scarce languages; dycritization, demarcation of discipline, and funding, amongst others. The paper recommends measures to overcome some of these challenges.Item Towards Machine Translation for Security Surveillance(Faculty of Arts, University of Benin., 2021) Odoje, C. O.; Nweya, G. O.Global insecurity is one of the main challenges facing the world in recent times and Nigeria is among the most affected with thousands of deaths and loss of property worth billions of naira. Studies show that countries are achieving better security through the use intelligence reports where languages play significant roles than through the use of arms and ammunitions. However, previous studies on Nigerian languages have concentrated on language description and language documentation with little attention paid to language use for security surveillance and intelligence gathering This paper, therefore, evaluates Google translate, from the perspective of the Igbo and Yoruba languages. with a view to determining its level of efficiency in translating for the purpose of security surveillance or intelligence gathering, identifying its potentials for achieving better security and the challenges facing its use. The study reveals that Google translate could be used for security surveillance if properly adapted despite the shortcomings of its output. Factors such as multilingualism, inadequate funding, insufficient language resources and poor infrastructural development are some of the challenges facing the proposal. The implication is that the Nigerian government at all levels can harness the potentials of this tool towards overcoming its security challenges if it invests more in security especially at the State and Local Government levels.Item Contextualising Darwin’s theory of evolution in the Yorùbá human concept(Global Journal Inc., 2019) Olaleye, S. K.; Gbadamosi, O. A.This paper discusses African cosmology as seen in the indigenous religion of the Yoruba. The focus of this paper is creating a framework of how the theory of evolution can enhance further understanding of some Yoruba beliefs, chiefly, its concept of human. This is done by tracing the history of the theory of Evolution. This is necessary because Charles Darwin must have been influenced by the works of some scientists before him. Several arguments that humans descended from the Apes were also discussed in this paper. These are premised on the implication of such notion on world religions which suggest creationism notably that of a perfect human being which is at odds with the conclusion of evolution. This paper discusses also the Yoruba concept of human, a notion that is clearly different from the western one. The relationship between human being and nature in Yoruba understanding and its link to the theory of evolution forms a major fulcrum in this research. This paper concludes that Olódùmarè the creator endows humans with enormous power that can be used at will transforming to suit the prevailing situation, thereby making room for the theory of evolution.Item The use of herbs as an alternative method of healing in contemporary Nigerian society(Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria, 2015-06) Gbadamosi, O. A.Africa has been highly affected by Western influence but in spite of the massive pressure of Western civilisation, Africans still practice traditional healing. This paper is set out to analyse the reasons why traditional healing is relevant to Contemporary Nigeria. However, emphasis is placed on Yoruba herbal medicine as a means of healing. It discusses the nature of Yoruba herbal medicine and reasons why it is unique as a means of healing. The paper employs relevant literature on the subject of Yoruba herbal medicine, places special attention on the Contemporary relevance of the use of herbs and examines the reasons why people prefer traditional herbs to orthodox medicine or use herbs simultaneously with orthodox medicine. The challenges hindering the use of Yoruba herbal medicine are highlighted, and relevant recommendations are made to enhance the use of Yoruba herbal medicine. The theoretical framework for this paper is the Pragmatic theory of Truth of Hilary Putnam. Pragmatism is a practical approach to issues that is optimistic, in which a concept is justified in its ability to work and in this case, herbal medicine and its practical relevance today.Item A feminine deconstruction of the concept and tenets of Arole in Oyo empire and its place in Yoruba philosophy(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2020) Gbadamosi, O. A.The concept of Arole occupied and still has a significant position in Oyo Empire. Arole among the Yoruba is the first male child in a family. Such child has sociological, economic and religious advantages over his siblings. In fact, a family without an Arole. regardless of the number of female children, is somewhat incomplete. Thus, a wife goes all out to ensure she “produces” one for her family in Order to make her motherhood complete and her place as a wife secured. This paper seeks to deconstruct this concept embedded in the beliefs of the Yoruba by offering a rational reflection on the tenets of Arole and the significant power it wields among children, in the Oyo Empire, the family and the Yoruba society at large. This is done from a feminine perspective in order to analyze, critically, Arole from a mother's or sister's viewpoint. This study seeks to answer the following questions: what is Arole to a Yoruba and the intent of identifying a child as one? What are the advantages and disadvantages (if any) of being an Arole? What are the tenets of Arole? Is Arole still relevant in a Contemporary Yoruba society? These questions are answered in this study with a view to offering a female holistic view of Arole, presenting the logical flaws in the concept, and unraveling the tenets of Arole and its place among the Yoruba in the 21" Century. Recommendations were also suggested.Item Examining the status of traditional rulers in the pre-post-colonial Yoruba society(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2019) Oke, O. P.Traditional rulers in Yoruba society have over the years played significant roles in the social, political and economic development of the traditional society. What constitutes the major roles of traditional rulers as they affect the society generally have been discussed by various scholars. However, there was little or no attention on the dwindling in Status of traditional rulers in the modern society due to modernity and civilization which has relegated them. This has over the years rendered them and the institution almost irrelevant and mere figure heads, it has also contributed in no small measure to the security threat, unbridled recklessness and instability in the nation. The paper therefore examines the change in Status and prestige of traditional rulers in the Pre and Post-colonial periods in yoruba land and how their Status could be re- invigorated and re-energized to play a complementary role in addressing various problems facing the nation today.Item A cross-cultural analysis of communication patterns between two cultures in Southwest Nigeria(2017) Elegbe, O.; Nwachukwu, I.Communication scholars estimate that two-thirds of communications are influenced by the culture of the communicator. On this basis, this study examined the Igbo and Yoruba socio-cultural relationships as they influence the management of their communication patterns. Employing the mixed-method research design, the study revealed the cultural affinity in both ethnic groups’ communication patterns in the use of honorific greeting, silence, expressiveness (direct or indirectness and touch) and eye contact. This shows that culture has a significant influence on some of the communication patterns of both ethnic groups (p>0.000) while gender also has an influence on both groups (r=20.7, df=l, p<.05). This shows a slight variation in both ethnic groups in relation to their culturally held values. The findings of this study will play a significant role in the promotion of effective communication and peaceful coexistence among cultural groups.
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