Author: LABEODAN, HELEN ADEKUNBI

Source: Globalization and Transnational Migrations: Africa and Africans in the Contempo, 1 January 2009 , pp. 239-251(13)

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing in association with GSE Research

Abstract:

This chapter examines the reproduction of global culture and its impact on Nigerian youths and their traditional moral values. Nigeria has passed through many historical phases (pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial) and has seen different administrations (democratic and military governments) come and go. Nevertheless, the traditions and culture of the people to a large extent has remained strong. However, with globalization the story seems to be different as many youths now perceive their culture as being inferior to that of the developed countries. This study attempts to answer the following questions: Is the Nigerian culture inferior to that of the developed world? Have indigenous moral values been supplanted in any way by imported culture? Has the process of globalization disrupted or enhanced the youth's moral inclination? The study presents results of indepth interviews conducted in 2007 among youths from the three major ethnic groups namely, the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, who were randomly selected among the students of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Keywords: NIGERIAN YOUTHS AND AFRICAN CULTURAL MORAL VALUES

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2009-01-01

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• Globalization and Transnational Migrations: Africa and Africans in the Contemporary Global System
  This book highlights global asymmetries by interfacing the notion of "one world" or "flat world" with the challenges thrown up by transnational migration, brain drain, citizenship, identity, multiculturalism, religion and ethnicity. It presents researches and discourses on globalization across disciplines and across regions, and fosters ongoing inquiry into important assumptions, beliefs and perspectives about the implications of globalization for Africa and Africans. Through illuminating narratives and copious explanations, this book assists readers to make sense of globalization and the position of Africa and Africans in it.
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