ABSTRACT This thesis explored the peace process in the Alavanyo-Nkonya area. The main objectives were to examine the nature of the peace process in the Alavanyo-Nkonya area; the actors in the peace process; the conditions militating against the peace process and the measures that are needed to achieve a positive peace in the Alavanyo-Nkonya conflict area. The thesis employed Saunders’ (1999) Public Peace Process and multitrack diplomacy approach as a theoretical framework to understan...
Abstract The general objective of this study was to examine the factors affecting project performance in Somali region: the case of NGOS in Jigjiga city. The study was employed a descriptive survey method. In purposive sampling technique, Jigjiga city administration was selected as a purposively sampling technique based on geographical sites, favorable for transportation accessibility and other social services were selected. Hence, staff from NGOs, experts in Bureaus and Customers from proje...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of the “teaching of individual obligation in the Family” on the attitudes of SHS students towards the performance of household chores in their homes. The study was conducted at Tema Metropolis. The descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for this study. The method was chosen because the study did not focus on causal effects in the population. Also it was chosen because it is based on a representative sample of the po...
ABSTRACT Widowhood cultural practices in Africa in general and Ghana in particular has been subjected to criticisms the world over to the extent of describing it as dehumanizing, torturous, cruel and outmoded, and for that matter calling for its abolishing. This study aimed at finding out the nature and the effects of widowhood rites as practised among selected Akan communities in the Akuapem-South municipality on the widows who go through those rites. The sub-themes that guided the study w...
ABSTRACT This study sought to examine how the Nabdam traditional approach to conflict resolution using chiefs and elders protects and or abuses the human rights of disputants when they are employing it to resolve their interpersonal conflicts. The study was anchored on the social interpretivist/constructivist philosophical viewpoint and the qualitative research paradigm. The design was a case study and involved a sample of thirty (30) persons consisting of five (5) chiefs, ten (10) elders, a...
ABSTRACT The research set out to investigate the environmental attitude and behaviour of the Fisher Folks along the Winneba beach. The study was designed and conducted as descriptive survey. One hundred and fifty respondents were sampled. The results from the data collected and analyzed from the field showed that fisher folks along the beach of Winneba have moderate awareness about their environment. It was established that the coastal folks hold moderately positive attitude towards the...
ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate the instructional techniques used by Senior High School Social Studies teachers in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North-East Region of Ghana. A sample of eleven (11) teachers was selected for the study using the purposive sampling technique. As a qualitative study, open-ended (unstructured) interview guide and observational (direct) guide were designed to elicit information from the respondents. The study focused on the teachers’ knowledge of...
ABSTRACT This thesis examined the decline in cultural values in Ghana with reference to Kloyosikplemi festival of the people of the Yilo Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Specifically, the study described how the Kloyosikplemi festival is celebrated, the cultural values embedded in the festival and why the patronage of the festival is on the low ebb. For the purpose of the study the data were collected through interviews and participatory observation. The target population was limited to...
ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of youth violence in Kasoa. It was aimed at analyzing the nature and effects of youth violence on the Kasoa Township. The study employed descriptive survey and explorative design using the quantitative research approach. A combination of Yamane formula and convenient sampling methods were adopted to select a sample size of 280 for the study. The result from this study showed that armed robbery/stealing, assault/fighting/harm, domestic violence, bullyi...
ABSTRACT The survey focused on the perceptions of the people in the Winneba Municipality about same-sex relationships in Ghana. The major issues the research investigated were the general views or perceptions the people have about homosexuality, the people’s support for the promotion or curtailment of same-sex relationships in Ghana, the people’s support for or against the legalization of homosexuality in the country and the influence of religion on the people’s attitude towards homose...
ABSTRACT In recent years, the issue of the elderly particularly in Ghana has become a major concern since the number of aged population is increasing in societies which are least prepared for the challenges that often characterise the aged. As a result, caring for the elderly has become a burden to family members especially, caregivers. Due to this, most elderly persons are left alone to fend for themselves. Some also depend on the assistance of voluntary caregivers for survival. These among...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted at Tadze in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region. It examined the nature of child marriage vis-à-vis national and international legal frameworks on child marriage. This is a qualitative study that adopted descriptive design using the phenomenological approach. The concept “child” and “child marriage” were used in this context that “a child means every human being below the age of 18 years” and “child marriage” and “child brides” ...
ABSTRACT Ghana as a nation has made moves to make governance structures accessible to all through decentralization. This is believed to speed development both at the national and local level notably district. Mainly, decentralization aimed at having men and women equally participate in the local governance structures and processes. But gender representation has not seen the much sought equality of men and women in these structures. Over the years, there has been a male dominance in terms of...
ABSTRACT The survey focused on the perceptions of the people in the Winneba Municipality about same-sex relationships in Ghana. The major issues the research investigated were the general views or perceptions the people have about homosexuality, the people’s support for the promotion or curtailment of same-sex relationships in Ghana, the people’s support for or against the legalization of homosexuality in the country and the influence of religion on the people’s attitude towards ...
ABSTRACT This study which is purely qualitative examined the extent to which the Nyanyano and Kokrobitey land conflict has undermined human rights of the people of the two communities. Sixteen (16) study participants were sampled via purposive and snowball sampling techniques for the study. Face-to-face interview, personal observation and documentary review were used to gather data. Data collected was analyzed using thematic and content analysis as well as narratives (verbatim quotes)....