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
Effective Soundbites for Democracy: The Strategic Use of Political Slogans as Instruments of Steadfast Democratic Consciousness and Mobilisation in Africa (Published)
Slogans play a crucial role in branding, mobilising collective actions and shaping democratic consciousness. The mobilisation of synergies is particularly important in contexts where socio-political engagement is politically risky. In many African countries, slogans serve as powerful tools for seeking and reinforcing democratic aspirations and ideals such as freedom and social justice. This study examines the effectiveness of political slogans as soundbites for democracy, decrypting their literary representation in African socio-democratic movements. The theoretical framework of the study is informed by critical discourse analysis, which highlights the role of language in constructing social realities and influencing socio-political behaviour. By focusing on the literary and rhetorical dimensions of slogans, the study offers insights into their persuasive power and positive impact on democratic struggles. The findings of this research contribute to the broader understanding of political communication in Francophone Africa, underlining the significance of slogans as strategies designed to energise the marginalised people for collective actions that solidify democratic aspirations.
Keywords: Francophone Africa, Political Communication, Social Justice, Socio-political slogans, critical discourse analysis, democratic aspirations, mobilisation