Olaoye Samson

Health-promoting behaviour of geriatric inmates in selected correctional facilities in south-west Nigeria

Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer (Journal of Contemporary Dialectical Sociology), 2025

In general, the ill health of elderly inmates can contribute to and represent an enormous burden ... more In general, the ill health of elderly inmates can contribute to and represent an enormous burden of disease in society. In addition, if the elderly inmates do not have proper healthpromoting habits, they will always suffer from health problems and this may shorten their lives in correctional institutions. Lack of health promoting habit of the geriatric inmates predisposes them to diseases and health problems especially mental problems. This can seriously strain available healthcare facilities and frustrate available resources that could have been directed in other productive directions. This study identified health-promoting habits of geriatric inmates in southwest Nigeria; examined the socioeconomic characteristics influencing the health behaviours of geriatric inmates in southwestern Nigeria and; examined the challenges faced by geriatric inmates in their attempt to obtain health care in the selected correctional facilities in the study area. A cross-sectional study using questionnaire and in-depth-interview showed that geriatric inmates observed moment of rest, engaged in athletics, go for medical checkups and eating balance diets as their health-promoting habits. Logistic regression showed influence of family support on health promoting habits of the geriatric inmates in the institution (OR: 2.046; P< 0.05; 95% CI1.053-3.976) and lack of fund for health care was the major challenge that geriatric inmates face in accessing health care in the institution. The paper concluded that health promoting-habits of the geriatric inmate were poor and this called for attention from government and correctional staff in Nigeria.

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Health-promoting behaviour of geriatric inmates in selected correctional facilities in south-west Nigeria

Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer (Journal of Contemporary Dialectical Sociology), 2025

In general, the ill health of elderly inmates can contribute to and represent an enormous burden ... more In general, the ill health of elderly inmates can contribute to and represent an enormous burden of disease in society. In addition, if the elderly inmates do not have proper healthpromoting habits, they will always suffer from health problems and this may shorten their lives in correctional institutions. Lack of health promoting habit of the geriatric inmates predisposes them to diseases and health problems especially mental problems. This can seriously strain available healthcare facilities and frustrate available resources that could have been directed in other productive directions. This study identified health-promoting habits of geriatric inmates in southwest Nigeria; examined the socioeconomic characteristics influencing the health behaviours of geriatric inmates in southwestern Nigeria and; examined the challenges faced by geriatric inmates in their attempt to obtain health care in the selected correctional facilities in the study area. A cross-sectional study using questionnaire and in-depth-interview showed that geriatric inmates observed moment of rest, engaged in athletics, go for medical checkups and eating balance diets as their health-promoting habits. Logistic regression showed influence of family support on health promoting habits of the geriatric inmates in the institution (OR: 2.046; P< 0.05; 95% CI1.053-3.976) and lack of fund for health care was the major challenge that geriatric inmates face in accessing health care in the institution. The paper concluded that health promoting-habits of the geriatric inmate were poor and this called for attention from government and correctional staff in Nigeria.

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From Labor Room to Labor Market: The Paradox of Motherhood and Gender Exploitation in Nigeria's Baby Factories

ADVANCES IN LAW, PEDAGOGY, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES (ALPAMET), VOL. 3, NO. 1 (2025), 2025

From Labor Room to Labor Market: The Paradox of Motherhood and Gender Exploitation in Nigeria's B... more From Labor Room to Labor Market: The Paradox of Motherhood and Gender Exploitation in Nigeria's Baby Factories" explores the disturbing rise of baby factories in Nigeria, linking them to deeply entrenched patriarchal and capitalist structures. This article reveals how societal pressure on women to bear children, coupled with the stigmatization of infertility and out-of-wedlock pregnancy, fuels the demand for illicit child acquisition. Vulnerable young women, often economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized, are lured or forced into these exploitative facilities under false pretenses of employment or shelter. The baby factories in Nigeria operate as clandestine networks where women's reproductive labor is commodified-turning motherhood into a transactional enterprise. The exploitation is intensified by capitalist motives, which reduce women to reproductive vessels and newborns to marketable goods. Male children, valued more highly, reflect patriarchal gender preferences. The article critiques how women's reproductive agency is stripped away, situating baby factories within a broader context of reproductive slavery and gendered economic violence. Drawing on Marxist feminist theory, the author argues that capitalism and patriarchy jointly sustain the exploitation, perpetuating a cycle of poverty, dehumanization, and trafficking. The essay calls for systemic change-advocating for sex education, economic empowerment, legal reform, and public awareness to dismantle the structures enabling this crisis. Ultimately, the article asserts that ending baby factories requires confronting the intersectional injustices of gender, capitalism, and poverty to restore women's dignity and ensure reproductive rights and justice. The fight against baby factories is a fight for human rights and social equity.

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Fashioning Misconduct: Celebrity Dress Codes and cultural Alibis for Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Entertainment

by Olaoye Samson and Ewalefoh O . Ernest

Performance: Journal of Law and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1, 2025

Celebrity fashion on Nigerian red carpets and in entertainment media shapes cultural attitudes to... more Celebrity fashion on Nigerian red carpets and in entertainment media shapes cultural attitudes toward gender and sexuality. This paper explores how female celebrities' dress and style choices are interpreted through patriarchal and cultural lenses that normalize sexual harassment. Drawing on Objectification Theory, Rape Culture Theory, and Intersectionality, we analyze media coverage and public discourse surrounding high-profile incidents in Nigerian entertainment. For example, we examine sexual abuse allegations, controversies over female celebrities' attire at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) red-carpet events, and public backlash to singer's fashion-related Instagram posts. Using feminist cultural critique and discourse analysis, we situate these cases in the tension between traditional African ideals of modesty and Western notions of fashion autonomy. We examine how popular commentary often frames provocative clothing as an invitation or justification for harassment, thereby blaming victims and reinforcing gendered double standards. Our findings demonstrate that celebrity fashion becomes a symbolic site where rape culture and victim-blaming are reproduced under the guise of cultural propriety. By foregrounding intersectional factors-such as gender norms, ethnicity, age, and power hierarchies-we reveal how clothing norms reinforce harmful stereotypes and silence women. These findings suggest that advancing gender justice in Nigeria requires challenging cultural narratives that equate women's appearance with consent. The study highlights the need for cultural reform, including expanded feminist critique, policy intervention, and public dialogue, to decouple fashion autonomy from stigma and to undermine the normalization of sexual harassment in entertainment culture.

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Workplace misconduct continues to pose a significant challenge with widespread effects on employe... more Workplace misconduct continues to pose a significant challenge with widespread effects on employee well-being and organizational performance. This research explores the impact of abusive supervision and sexual harassment, two common forms of misconduct, on employee productivity within private enterprises in Nigeria. Drawing from Feminist Theory and Organizational Justice Theory, a qualitative approach was used to examine the experiences of employees at three prominent companies (MTN Nigeria, Shoprite, and Guaranty Trust Bank). Through in-depth interviews, it was revealed that both abusive supervision and sexual harassment lead to reduced productivity and negative consequences for employees. Victims expressed feelings of demoralization, increased stress, higher rates of absenteeism, and diminished job performance as a result of these behaviors, aligning with existing literature. Participants shared various coping mechanisms, such as avoidance, endurance, and formal reporting. The study emphasized the sense of powerlessness, unfairness, and the crucial role of organizational support. Findings were analyzed from feminist and justice perspectives, highlighting how power dynamics and perceptions of fairness influence outcomes. The research concluded with recommendations for Nigerian enterprises to enforce strict antiharassment policies, provide ethical leadership training for supervisors, bolster reporting systems, and foster a culture of respect and fairness to safeguard employees, improve productivity, and uphold justice in the workplace.

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Workplace Misconduct and Productivity: Exploring the Effects of Abusive Supervision and Sexual Harassment on Employee Productivity in Nigerian Private Enterprises

Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer (Journal of Contemporary Dialectical Sociology), 2025

Workplace misconduct continues to pose a significant challenge with widespread effects on employe... more Workplace misconduct continues to pose a significant challenge with widespread effects on employee well-being and organizational performance. This research explores the impact of abusive supervision and sexual harassment, two common forms of misconduct, on employee productivity within private enterprises in Nigeria. Drawing from Feminist Theory and Organizational Justice Theory, a qualitative approach was used to examine the experiences of employees at three prominent companies (MTN Nigeria, Shoprite, and Guaranty Trust Bank). Through in-depth interviews, it was revealed that both abusive supervision and sexual harassment lead to reduced productivity and negative consequences for employees. Victims expressed feelings of demoralization, increased stress, higher rates of absenteeism, and diminished job performance as a result of these behaviors, aligning with existing literature. Participants shared various coping mechanisms, such as avoidance, endurance, and formal reporting. The study emphasized the sense of powerlessness, unfairness, and the crucial role of organizational support. Findings were analyzed from feminist and justice perspectives, highlighting how power dynamics and perceptions of fairness influence outcomes. The research concluded with recommendations for Nigerian enterprises to enforce strict antiharassment policies, provide ethical leadership training for supervisors, bolster reporting systems, and foster a culture of respect and fairness to safeguard employees, improve productivity, and uphold justice in the workplace.

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IMPACT OF ARMED BANDITRY ON FOOD SECURITY IN IGANGAN, IBARAPA NORTH OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Food security has been a global concern over the years. The situation became the worst in Nigeria... more Food security has been a global concern over the years. The situation became the worst in Nigeria due to high level of insecurity, incessant killing of farmers by herders, and uprising of activities of bandits in the country. The paper sought to; determine if there exists a significant relationship between armed banditry and food security in Iganagan, Ibarapa North Local Government in Oyo state examined the effects of armed banditry activities on food security in Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government in Oyo state, Nigeria, and; investigated the roles of institutional coordination in addressing armed banditry in Iganagan and Ibarapa North Local Government in Oyo state. It employed a survey research method with the gathering of data from 201 farmers and 4 stakeholders in the study area, making a total of 205 respondents in all. From the study it was discovered that lack of strong security, poverty, unemployment, bad governance and lack of infrastructures were the major causes of armed banditry in study area. Also, the activities of the bandits in the area resulted into poor supply of food and food shortage, statistics showed that there was a significant relationship between occurrence of armed banditry and food availability in the study area (χ²=8.20, degree of freedom =6; p=0.014<0.05) and likewise, there was a significant relationship between forms of armed banditry and food availability in the study area (χ²=28.01, degree of freedom =10; p=0.02<0.05).Findings indicated that institutional coordination in addressing food security played vital role in the study area through disbursement of funds to the affected farmers, Provision of information on safety of the people in the region, youth empowerment in the region, Provision of intelligence services to the affected areas, Provision of infrastructural facilities, and making loans available for agriculture in the affected area. The study concludes that despite the institutional intervention in addressing the issue of banditry in the study area, food availability was poor due to cattle rustling and raiding of farm produce.

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Socio-Cultural Factors and the Continuity of Female Genital Mutilation ( Fgm ) among Mothers in Obiangwu OLAOYE

FGM has been defined as a group of traditional practices that involve partial or total removal of... more FGM has been defined as a group of traditional practices that involve partial or total removal of the external genitalia or other injuries to female organs for cultural, religious or other nontherapeutical reasons (World Health Organization (WHO), 2016). Globally, it is estimated that 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone one form of FGM or the other with high prevalence, in Africa, South Asia and Middle East (United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 2018; United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 2016). It is also estimated that about 30 million girls under the age of 15 are at risk of being cut over the next decade. Since it is performed before 15 years of age and is potentially form of violence against women; since it is done often without their consent and awareness of possible complications (WHO, 2008). The practices of FGM is however not limited to developing countries as it has been reported in developed countries, although at an infinitesimal rate. For exa...

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Socio-Cultural Factors and the Continuity of Female Genital Mutilation ( Fgm ) among Mothers in Obiangwu OLAOYE

FGM has been defined as a group of traditional practices that involve partial or total removal of... more FGM has been defined as a group of traditional practices that involve partial or total removal of the external genitalia or other injuries to female organs for cultural, religious or other nontherapeutical reasons (World Health Organization (WHO), 2016). Globally, it is estimated that 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone one form of FGM or the other with high prevalence, in Africa, South Asia and Middle East (United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 2018; United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 2016). It is also estimated that about 30 million girls under the age of 15 are at risk of being cut over the next decade. Since it is performed before 15 years of age and is potentially form of violence against women; since it is done often without their consent and awareness of possible complications (WHO, 2008). The practices of FGM is however not limited to developing countries as it has been reported in developed countries, although at an infinitesimal rate. For exa...

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Sociocultural factors and the continuity of female genital mutilation fgm among mothers in obiangwu (1)

by Olaoye Samson and mary osadebe

Despite the level of civilization in modern times and ever-increasing campaign against Female Gen... more Despite the level of civilization in modern times and ever-increasing campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), it is still being practised in some Nigerian regions. This traditional practice does irreparable harm to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of women who undergo it. This study determined the knowledge of the associated health and social implications of FGM among women in Obiangwu Community, Ngor-Okpala LGA, in Imo state; identified the main socio-cultural factors contributing to the practice of FGM among mothers in the community and; explored Obiangwu community's effort to end FGM. A cross-sectional study, using questionnaire and key informant interviews revealed that preservation of tradition and dogmatism by the elderly were responsible for its continuous practice in the community and campaigns to address these have been largely undermined by financial constraints. The paper concludes with the policy implications of these findings and calls for measures to address these issues.

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