1. DEPRIVATION OF WIDOWS INHERITANCE RIGHT BY THEIR HUSBANDS RELATIVES: A SURVEY OF ITS IMPACT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A lady whose spouse has passed away is known as a widow (Catherine Soanes 2001). Widowhood is the status of having lost one's spouse due to the death of that spouse. In many civilizations, the problem of widows has been a major societal conce...
2. EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN
ABSTRACT
The phenomenon of violence against women which is any act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women has been very prevalent in Nigeria. It has been characterized as the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights...
3. WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFRICAN CONSTITUTIONS: A DESIDERATUM OR A MERE FEMINIST UTOPIAN AGENDA?
Background of the Study
It would appear correct to say that the subject of women’s rights is one of the most contentious and seemingly nebulous aspects of human rights j...
4. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This research primarily cuts across Nigeria as a nation. It focuses on the Nigerian law and International conventions applicable in Nigeria for the protection of women’s rights. It further examines the effect of negative socio-cultural pra...
5. HISTORICAL DYNAMICS OF INTERACTION OF CHRISTIANITY WITH OZO INSTITUTION AND WIDOWHOOD PRACTICES IN OGIDI, 1985-2015
Background to the Study
When asked to define history, what comes to mind is a systematic and expository record of past events, their causes, their effects, their peaks and their declines. History deals with people, institutions and relationships as a study in humanities...
6. IMPACT OF DEPRIVATION OF WIDOWS INHERITANCE RIGHT BY THEIR HUSBANDS RELATIVES
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
A widow is a woman whose husband has died. (Catherine Soanes 2001). The state of having lost ones spouse to death is termed widowhood. Problem of widows have been an important social issue in many societies in which the husband was typically the brea...
7. The Impact of Communication on Eradicating Harmful Widowhood Practices in Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State
Background of the Study
Harmful widowhood practices, such as forced confinement, property dispossession, and ritual humiliation, remain prevalent in some parts of Nigeria, including Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State. These practices violate human rights and perpet...
8. An Investigation into the Prevalence of Depression Among Widows in Sokoto State
Background of the Study
Widowhood is a life-altering event that often brings about significant psychological stress, particularly in societies where social and economic support systems may be lacking. In Sokoto State, widows face unique challenges, includ...
9. The effect of widowhood rites on women's socio-economic status in Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State
Background of the study
Widowhood rites are traditional ceremonies and practices that mark the transition of a woman following the death of her husband. In Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State, these rites are deeply embedded in cultural traditions and significantl...
10. An examination of the effect of widowhood practices on women's mental health in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State.
Background of the Study
The practice of widowhood in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State represents a complex interplay of cultural traditions, social expectations, and evolving societal norms. Traditionally, widowhood practices have been entrenched in custo...
11. The impact of widowhood practices on women's economic status in Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State
Background of the Study
Widowhood practices have profound socio-economic implications, particularly in regions where cultural traditions strongly influence women's roles. In Umuahia South Local Government Area, customary practices surrounding widowhood often restrict women's eco...
12. An examination of the persistence of widowhood rites among rural women in Afikpo North Local Government, Ebonyi State
Background of the Study:
Widowhood rites among rural women in Afikpo North Local Government are deeply embedded in cultural traditions, serving as structured processes for reintegrating widows into community life. These rites, involving ceremonial practices and communal su...
13. An investigation of widowhood rites and their psychological effects on women in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State
Background of the Study
Widowhood rites, as practiced in Nsukka, are deeply embedded in cultural traditions and are designed to help women transition through grief and social reintegration. These rites often involve elaborate ceremonies that signal a widow’s new soc...
