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OSU IN A CONTEMPORARY IGBO SOCIETY: A CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL EVALUATION
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examines an agelong social phenomenon Osu Caste system among the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria. It investigates the origin and its persistence. Inspite of the overwhelming presence of Christianity in the area, many Christians pay lip service to the eradication of Osu Caste system. Not until something drastic is done, the phenomenon will persist. This study investigates the matter along Christian theological teachings. Painstaking efforts was taken to get information on this study.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONE 1.0BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.1INTRODUCTION In the Igbo society, there exist the slaves and the freeborns. These slaves are seen as outcasts and are called Osu while the freeborns are called dialas. This inferiority and superiority arrangement has generated conflicts. We live in a society where Osu is considered unclean and should be avoided at all costs. Even though the Osu caste system is condemned by many, the attitude still lingers in the heart of the people. This is reflected in the people’s relationship to the Osu’s in the areas of business, politics and social u ... Continue Reading
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examines an agelong social phenomenon Osu Caste system among the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria. It investigates the origin and its persistence. Inspite of the overwhelming presence of Christianity in the area, many Christians pay lip service to the eradication of Osu Caste system. Not until something drastic is done, the phenomenon will persist. This study investigates the matter along Christian theological teachings. Painstaking efforts was taken to get information on this study.
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