Religion and Widowhood practices in Aworiland: key Issues and lessons for positive developments

Religion and Widowhood practices in Aworiland: key Issues and lessons for positive developments

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This paper examines the role of religion in widowhood practices among the Awori, a Yoruba sub-ethnic group located in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State Southwestern Nigeria.
 
Published at International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (IJSSHR) Vol.1(4), P.54- 63.
Published in 2008
 
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George, T.O.
George Tayo Ola » Dr (Mrs.) Tayo Ola George holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degree in Sociology. Tayo is an Associate Professor of Sociology with over 14 years teaching, research and mentoring experience at Covenant University. She currently teaches Sociology courses (Social Inequality, Social Stratification and Mobility, Gender issues in Development and Leadership) at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. ... view full profile
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