Myths and socio-cultural significance of Oloolu masquerade festival in Ibadan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Chapter one

Introduction

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3. Research Questions

1.4 Objectives of the Study

1.5 Significance of the Study

1.6 Scope of the Study

1.7     Operationalization of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Culture

2.2 Masquerades In Yoruba Land

2.3 Socio-Cultural Significance of Masquerades in Yoruba Land 

2.4 Oloolu Masquerade

2.5 Theoretical Framework

2.5.1 Symbolic Interactionism 

2.5.2 Social Action Theory

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Study Location

3.3 Study Population

3.4 Sample Size And Sampling Techniques

3.5 Instruments and Methods of Data Collection

3.5.1 Questionnaire

3.5.2 In-Depth Interview

3.5.3 Key Informant Interview

3.6 Data Analysis

3.6.1 Quantitative Technique

3.6.2 Qualitative Data

3.7 Ethical Consideration

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Socio-Demographic Information of Respondents

4.2 Historical Background Of The Masquerade Festival

4.3 Taboos Associated With Oloolu Masquerade

4.4 The Significance of the Masquerade in Contemporary Terms

4.5 Experiences of Women Along the Route of Oloolu During the Masquerade       Festival

4.6 Factors Sustaining Oloolu Masquerade despite Modernisation, Westernisation and Metropolitan Nature of Ibadan 

4.7 Theoretical Discussion Of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Historical background to Oloolu masquerade festival

5.2.1 Taboos associated with Oloolu masquerade

5.2.2 The significance of the masquerade in the contemporary times

5.2.3 The Experiences of Women along the route of Oloolu during the Festival

5.2.4 Factors Sustaining Oloolu Masquerade despite Modernisation, Westernisation and the Metropolitan Nature of Ibadan

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendations

References

Appendix A – In-depth Interview Guide

Appendix B - Key Informant Interview Guide

Appendix C - Questionnaire