DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

This research delves into the relationship between power supply and the social behavior of undergraduates in Ekosodin Community, Edo State, Benin City, employing a qualitative approach through interviews. This study seeks to uncover nuanced insights into how the in
availability and unreliability of electricity shape the social interactions, routines, and well- being of undergraduate students within the community. By engaging directly with the lived experiences and perspectives of students, the research aims to elucidate the diverse ways in which power supply influences their social behaviors, academic activities, and overall quality of life. Through thematic analysis of interview data, this study intends to contribute to a deeper understanding of the intersection between infrastructure and social dynamics, offering valuable implications for policymakers, utility providers, and community stakeholders seeking to improve the living conditions and social environments of Ekosodin Community

This study examined the undesirable effects of Prison Conditions and Inmates in Benin Medium Security Prison Edo State. Thus, this study investigated how the prison culture negative effects and influence the lives of the in mates while in prison. The participant in this
study were 200 of both inmates and staff selected through the use of stratified sampling technique. Survey design through structure questionnaire and structured and unstructured
interview were used to extract relevant data for the study. The hypotheses of the study were
tested using chi square(x2) statistical tool. The study discovered that there are negative effects
of adverse prison conditions on inmates in Benin Prison, the prison culture enhanced the learning of criminal behaviour and that prison have negative influence on in mates’ rehabilitation process, exchange of values by inmates result to recidivism. The study concluded that, the prison environment has negatively affected inmates and had proved dysfunctional for failing to reform inmates, serving as crime school and have encouraged recidivism among ex-offenders. The study recommended as follows: provisions of more skills acquisition facilities for inmates’ rehabilitations, the culture and lifestyles of inmates should be monitored by prison authority to engage in good conducts, discharge inmate should be well guided to avoid recidivism, and religion teachers should teach the inmates on moral ethics at all time to curb the rate of crime learning, among others.

Crime appears to be a permanent feature of modern society (Shehu, 2014). Despite efforts of criminologist, law enforcement agency, personal and criminal justice professionals to minimise it, the world is becoming a more terrible place. Where crimes such as terrorism, kidnapping, robbery, assault, sex offences, child molestation, burglary, environmental crime, arson (crimes without a victim), economic crime, political crime and cybercrime are the order of the day (Igba, Chimezie, Aja, Nnamani, Ogodo, 2018). Crime appears to be a permanent feature of modern society. Despite efforts of social workers, law enforcement agency, personal and criminal justice professionals to minimise it, the world is becoming a more terrible place. Where crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, robbery, assault, sex offences, child molestation, burglary, environmental crime, arson are crimes without a victim, economic crime, political crime and cybercrime are the order of the day

This study examined female students’ perception on the use of contraceptives among residents in Ekosodin Community, Benin City. The research was guided by four objectives and employed a descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of 150 students residing within the community. Data were collected using a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed that while a majority of the respondents were aware of various contraceptive methods, their actual usage was relatively low due to factors such as fear of side effects, cultural and religious beliefs, and inadequate access to reproductive health information. Many respondents associated contraceptive use with promiscuity, indicating that misconceptions and social stigma still influence attitudes toward family planning among young women. The study also found that students who had received proper sexual education demonstrated more positive perceptions and were more likely to use contraceptives responsibly. The study concludes that despite high awareness levels, there remains a significant gap between knowledge and practice of contraceptive use among female students. It recommends intensified reproductive health education, increased access to youth-friendly health services, and community sensitization programs aimed at dispelling myths and promoting safe, informed contraceptive choices among young women.

The study examined the socio-Economic consequences of youth unemployment In Egor local government area of Edo State. The study adopted Survey research design. Combining quantitative and qualitative method Including questionnaire and In-depth Interview. Respondents were sampled using the simple random sampling to ensure qual representation from every respondents. Data analysis Involved descriptive statistics and Statistical package for social science(SPSS) . The findings reveal that youth unemployment lead to crime and drug abuse. The study concluded that youth unemployment is a complex phenomenon necessitating both government and private sectors to address the root causes. The study recommends that both public and private sectors should create job opportunities for youth by Investing in Industries and encouraging local production

The paper focuses on investigating students’ indecent dressing and attitudinal changes among
students of Faculty of Social Science, University of Benin. The Survey research design was used
in this study, the population for this study consisted of Social Science, University of Benin. The
sample of this study consisted of 144 student from the faculty. A random sampling method and
the purposive sampling technique was adopted. The data collected were analyzed using
questionnaire analysis for the research questions raised. The findings revealed various forms that
include the use of the internet, fading values, and peer influence. The consequence includes rape, prostitution, HIV/AIDs and other venereal diseases/infections, cases of armed robbery, lying, poor school grades, dropout others. In conclusion, it shows that indecent dressing has negative effects on students. From the research findings, it is obvious that the absence of a dress code has created a high rate of indecent dressing. This has manifested in forms of distraction, lack of academic focus, sexual harassment, cultism, loss of integrity, etc.

This study investigated “Fertility Behaviour in Egor Local Government Area of Benin city, Edo State”. The main purpose of this study is to describe and create an understanding of the fertility behaviour which is predetermines the fertility patterns, and is in turn determined by fertility expectations of “fertility actors” in Egor Local Government Area. Fertility behaviour is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a range of individual, social, and cultural factors. In developed countries, fertility rates have been declining for decades and are now below replacement levels in many cases. This review examines the determinants of fertility behaviour in developed countries, including economic, demographic, and attitudinal factors. The role of women's education and employment, family policies, and individual attitudes towards childbearing are particularly highlighted. Overall, this review highlights the need for a multidimensional approach to understanding fertility behaviour developing countries such as Nigeria and the importance of considering both structural and individual-level factors in fertility decision-making.

Entrepreneurial activities among the youth population is a panacea for unemployment. This paper provides findings on the factors that influence and motivate student entrepreneurship among undergraduate students in University of Benin. Results were gotten on the influence of various factors on engagement in entrepreneurial activities; the gender differences are also presented. The results showed that the social environment including the academic environment serve as a source of influence or motivation for students to be involved in entrepreneurial activities. Engagement in entrepreneurial activity is beneficial to the students in socializing, having financial back up and developing themselves. Findings suggest a relatively low entrepreneurial engagement among students with significant differences across gender.

The whole world has been shrunk from a global large to global tiny such that local happenings are formed as a results of events that occurs many miles away. Feminism which is the belief in the social, economic and political equality of sexes has also be globalized. This study focused on understanding Globalization and Feminism in Benin Metropolis ; how both concepts are intertwined and how they play out in the City ; to make this possible, four research questions were raised to examine the objectives of the study. Based on the findings of the study, it has been revealed that globalization has less positive impact than negative impact on women. On the positive impact, it has provided women with employment and also women’s right are established. The negative impacts is that is has caused as shown by the study is that is has caused role conflict among women in the home and it has also make women loose cultural value. The study also reveal that women are not given equal opportunities with men and they are not fully represented in politics in Benin Metropolis. Respondents agree that oppression of women in the society is caused by patriarchal norm. Some recommendations were proffered.

Migration is an increasingly familiar experience in today’s society. Disparities in economic development have resulted in the emergence of uneven and rapid urbanization and industrialization across the world, making migration a diverse and complex phenomenon. Migration and single- parenting are common features of third world country like Nigeria. For many decades Africans have sought employment abroad due to high unemployment rates and economic hardships. The motivation for this research, therefore, rested on the potentially significant number of children affected by parental migration. therefore, this research study aims to examine effects of migration on migrant families in Benin city. The research design for this study is the descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in Benin City with a population of 899,626. The target population comprised market and women association, etc all in Benin Metropolis. Therefore, a sample size of 400 respondents was gathered for the investigation. The study made use of the semi structured questionnaire in soliciting response from the respondents. This work studies the effects of migration on migrant families in Benin. It explains the impact of migration on families, and households of migrant spouse. Also, the study found tthat parental migration has a negative impact on school attendance for children left behind. There is considerable increase in inflows of migrant remittances to Nigeria and these remittances have not only improved household standard of living but have become an important source of income for consumption smoothing in Nigeria recommendations were also made aimed at understanding the effect of migration on migrant families.