I am Oyedepo D.O., a dedicated Social Studies teacher with 13 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Sociology.
Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria Some causes of social problems in Nigeria are: Poverty in the midst of plenty in the society or community. Corruption among leaders. Negative… Read More »CAUSES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA
Meaning of Contemporary Social Problems Contemporary issues and social problems are happenings or challenges that are currently affecting many people in the society. Social problems could be described as those… Read More »COMMON SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA
Features of Culture Some ways of looking at culture include: Language: This is one of the most important ways of identifying a group of people. It is a means of transmitting… Read More »MEANING AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE
Meaning of Culture Culture is the total way of life of a group of people that distinguishes them from others. It includes people’s beliefs, their works of art and craft,… Read More »MEANING AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE
Consequences of Large Family Size on the Quality of Individual Lives The large size of a family affects the quality of life of the individual in the following ways: The… Read More »THE CONSEQUENCES OF LARGE/SMALL FAMILY SIZE
Meaning of Family Size Family size means the number of people in a family. A family is said to have small size if it comprises father, mother and few (usually… Read More »THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LARGE/SMALL FAMILY SIZE
The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles… Read More »FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP
Meaning of Social Group Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part… Read More »FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP
History of Social Studies: The World Perspective There was no school subject with the name of Social Studies before the World War II, WWII (1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep… Read More »NIGERIAN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
REVISION QUESTIONS Which of the following contemporary problems is associated with family? Divorce B. Ethnicity C. Tribalism D. Over population Dishonesty can make one to engage in all but one… Read More »REVISION QUESTIONS
Environmental problem is the numerous and different challenges (problems) that threatens the lives of the people in their environment. Example of such pollution and natural hazards like storms and earthquakes.… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
What is environment? Environment is everything that makes up our surroundings and effects our ability to live on the earth. The air are breathe, the water that covers most of… Read More »INFLUENCE OF MAN IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Integration is the process through which different parts come together to function as a whole. Nigeria as a country with over 250 ethnic groups functioning together as one is an… Read More »NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRATION
This is an act of being in a secret cult (most especially in an educational institution) whereby the group members uphold same belief, ideology, interest etc. Members of secret cult… Read More »SOCIAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS; CULTISM
Social Issues and Problems Social problems are matters, vices or challenges which directly or indirectly affect many or all members of a society and are considered to the problems because… Read More »SOCIAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
STI means Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is also known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They are infections or diseases that are sexually transmitted through unprotected sex or genital contact. Most people… Read More »STI/HIV/AIDS
Everyone negotiates. It is part of socializing, working, marriage etc. People need to negotiate in many situation of dealing with peer pressure, participating in a team game, when going on… Read More »Negotiation II
Meaning of Negotiation Negotiation is a means of getting one’s needs through the process of discussion and exchange of ideas. It can also be defined as a dialogue between two… Read More »Negotiation
REVISION Which of these is positive social behavior? A. Dishonesty B. Sincerity C. Stealing Truancy Why do schools have rules and regulations? A. To make students to disobey B. To… Read More »REVISION
Adaptability is the ability to change something or oneself to fit occurring changes. Adaptability is the ability of an individual to alter himself to the changed environment. It shows the… Read More »ADAPTABILITY