Impact of Social Justice on Peaceful Co-Existence Among Selected Rural Communities in Ogun State (Published)
This study investigated the impact of social justice on peaceful coexistence among selected rural communities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Using a mixed methods approach, the study examines the relationship between social justice and peaceful coexistence, with a focus on equity, human rights, and participation. The findings show that social justice is a significant predictor of peaceful coexistence, and that equity, human rights violation, and participation are critical factors in promoting social justice and peaceful coexistence. Social justice significantly predicts peaceful coexistence (β = 0.35, p < 0.01); Equity is a key dimension of social justice promoting peaceful coexistence (β = 0.28, p < 0.05); Human rights violations negatively impact peaceful coexistence (β = -0.20, p < 0.05); Participation in decision-making is limited but positively related to peaceful coexistence (β = 0.15, p < 0.10). The study recommends promoting equity in resource distribution, protecting human rights, increasing participation in decision making, and developing community based initiatives to promote social justice and peaceful coexistence. The findings of this study have implications for policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders seeking to promote peace and development in rural communities.
Keywords: Equity, Human Rights, Participation, Peaceful coexistence, Rural Communities, Social Justice