Where is the African culture? Assessing the uniqueness of indigenous communication in galvanising women’s political participation at the local level

Oyesomi, Kehinde Opeyemi and Okorie, Nelson and Ahmadu, Frederick O. and Itsekor, Victoria (2014) Where is the African culture? Assessing the uniqueness of indigenous communication in galvanising women’s political participation at the local level. New Media and Mass Communication, 25. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2224-3267

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Abstract

Indigenous communication systems are essential element of the socio-cultural tradition of Africans. These systems have been used to promote co-operation, mobilization and participation among African people. This paper takes into account the uniqueness of indigenous communication especially on women’s political participation and was laid on two-step flow (Multi-step flow) theory. Empirical study was looked into and the researchers conclude that since indigenous communication provides women with knowledge and information on political activities at the local level, it follows that women should be trained with a view to acquiring the knowledge and know-how required for standing for elections or applying for decision-making posts. Key words: African culture, Indigenous communication, politics, participation, women

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User:	Dr Kehinde Opeyemi Oyesomi
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2014 14:24
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2015 16:19
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/2658

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