• Effect Of Divorce Among Hausa Community

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    • This study was initiated to investigate the effect of divorce among the Hausa community with particular reference to Dutsin-ma local government area in Katsina state. Other specific objectives are to: examine the factors responsible for divorce among Hausas in Dutsin-Ma Local Government; examine the effects of divorce among Hausas in Dutsin-Ma Local Government and proffer possible solutions to divorce in the study area. The study employed the survey research design and the stratified random sampling technique was used in selection of respondents. A total of 60 questionnaires were distributed to the sampled population. Findings revealed that divorce is prevalent in Dutsin-ma. moreso, findings revealed that factors responsible for divorce among Hausas in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area include poverty, unemployment, lack of mutual understanding among couples and power tussle. Furthermore, it was also revealed that effects of divorce ranges from poverty, delinquency among children, crime, hunger and starvation among victims. The study however recommended that certain strategies should be adopted so as to enhance a divorce free society: there should be an elaborate form of mutual understanding between couples; religious and traditional ruler should engage in public enlightenment of the masses on the effects of divorce on the individual and society at large; government should implement and strengthen policies so as to improve the educational sector in the delivering of knowledge; government should enact laws and policy that will create job opportunities for the masses; citizens should undergo the process of re-socialization and re-orientation.  

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    • CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyMarriage is an important institution in every society; it provides the means for the satisfaction of sexual relation and have rules and regulations of sexual competition and interest in the society. By ordering and channeling the satisfaction of sexual urge and channeling procreative energies, marriage helps the society to reduce the potential volume of conflict and other social problems associated with sexual deviance.Marriage is a ... Continue reading---