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The Nature And Consequence Of Labeling Deviant In Nigeria
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1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The main
objective of the study is to investigate the nature and consequences of
labeling deviant in Nigeria. But to aid the completion of the study, the
researcher intend to achieve the following specific objectives;
i) To ascertain the consequence of labeling deviant in Nigeria
ii) To evaluate the social consequences and implication of lebeling deviant in Nigeria
iii) To examine the relationship between Social Values, Deviance and Security in Nigeria
iv) To examine the implication of labeling deviant in Nigeria society
1.4 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
The following research hypotheses were formulated by the researchers
H0: there is no significant relationship between Social Values, Deviance and Security in Nigeria.
H1: there is a significant relationship between Social Values, Deviance and Security in Nigeria.
H0: there is no significant implication of labeling deviant in Nigeria society
H2: there is a significant implication of labeling deviant in Nigeria society
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
It
is believed that at the completion of the study, the findings will be
of great importance to security management agency as the study seek to
explore the consequence of labeling deviant in Nigerian society, as the
study intend to give insight into the psychological implication of
labeling deviant. The study will also be useful to researchers who
intend to embark on a study in a similar topic as the study will serve
as a reference point to further research. Finally, the study will be of
importance to students, teachers, lecturers, academia and the general
public as the study will add to the pool of existing literature on the
subject matter and also contribute to knowledge.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
scope of the study covers the nature and consequence of labeling
deviant in Nigeria. But in the cause of the study, there were some
constrain which limited the scope of the study;
a) AVAILABILITY OF
RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to the researcher is
insufficient, thereby limiting the study
b) TIME: The time frame
allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the researcher
has to combine other academic activities and examinations with the
study.
c) Finance: Limited Access to the required finance makes it difficult to broaden the scope of the study;
1.7 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
Deviant
In
sociology, deviance describes an action or behavior that violates
social norms, including a formally enacted rule, as well as informal
violations of social norms
Behavior
Behavior is the range of
actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or
artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment,
which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the
(inanimate) physical environment.
Labeling
Labelling or labeling
is describing someone or something in a word or short phrase. For
example, describing someone who has broken a law as a criminal.
Labelling theory is a theory in sociology which ascribes labelling of
people to control and identification of deviant behavior.
Labeling deviant
In
sociology, labeling theory is the view of deviance according to which
being labeled as a "deviant" leads a person to engage in deviant
behavior. Originating in Howard Becker's work in the 1960s, labeling
theory explains why people's behavior clashes with social norms.
1.8 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as follows
Chapter
one is concern with the introduction, which consist of the (overview,
of the study), historical background, statement of problem, objectives
of the study, research hypotheses, significance of the study, scope and
limitation of the study, definition of terms and historical background
of the study. Chapter two highlights the theoretical framework on which
the study is based, thus the review of related literature. Chapter three
deals on the research design and methodology adopted in the study.
Chapter four concentrate on the data collection and analysis and
presentation of finding. Chapter five gives summary, conclusion, and
recommendations made of the study
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The aim of the article is to provide a theoretical nexus between social values, deviance and security in Nigeria. In Nigeria today, society at large is threatened by deviance, crime, conflict and violence which are violations of societal values and norms of security and welfare of the citizenry. People now show an increased interest in personal well-being and a decreased interest in the welfare of others. Citizens are not safe and secure on the streets, in their homes and offices. The paper posi ... Continue reading---
