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Schooling, Income and Social Position in Different Countries
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
78-86
Received:
17 July 2019
Accepted:
16 August 2019
Published:
25 November 2019
Abstract: This article consists of the exposition of part of the research results focused on the examination of the relations between economic valorization of formal education and social position. The objective of this research is to take the set of social position indicators with information available in official statistics with compatible variables between different countries. Besides the compatibility of the pertinent variables, another inclusion criterion is the existence of information available in continuous values for the amount of income and the number of years of study. Based on this, a set of 13 countries were included (under central and peripheral conditions). Differences in the economic valuation of the amount of education are measured particularly by comparing the average income and years of education for each category of variables under consideration. Of the set of indicators retained with information available from sources, a first block refers more directly to variables linked to occupational categories, status in employment and educational level, in addition to the amount of income. A second block of indicators is more directly linked to the position in center / periphery relations and the conditions of social integration. Finally, a third block of indicators focuses on what is generally considered as social capital. In the present article, due to the lack of space for the total results to be exposed, the focus is on the first set of indicators, relative amount of income, occupational categories, status in employment and educational level Despite the impossibility of exposing the totality of the results in a single article, regarding the included indicators, they are very strong and systematic. The “plus” in valuing formal education is extremely differentiated, with the respective positions of the always analogous or similar categories. This covers either occupational categories or groupings or status in employment and educational attainment. Despite the inclusion of countries in central and peripheral conditions and differences in outcomes, the relative positions of the categories with the highest “plus” in.
Abstract: This article consists of the exposition of part of the research results focused on the examination of the relations between economic valorization of formal education and social position. The objective of this research is to take the set of social position indicators with information available in official statistics with compatible variables between...
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Perceived Effect of Households’ Socio-economic Variables on the Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students in CCA in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Kwando Alhassan Saidu,
Hajja Mama Ali
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
87-92
Received:
12 January 2019
Accepted:
30 March 2019
Published:
4 December 2019
Abstract: The study examined the effects of households’ socio-economic variables on junior secondary school students’ academic performance in CCA in University of Maiduguri Demonstration Secondary School and El-Kanemi Islamic College of Theology, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Survey and ex-post facto research design work was used to collect data on student socio-economic background and their academic performance respectively. Using stratified and purposive sampling techniques, 510 students and 5 CCA’s teachers were selected. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Therefore, a total of 515 respondents formed the sample of the study. The data were analysed using inferential statistics to determine the effects of households’ socio-economic variables on students’ academic performance. Results from the study showed that households’ socio-economic variables have significant effect on students’ academic performance in CCA in University of Maiduguri Demonstration Secondary School and El-Kanemi Islamic College of Theology. Therefore, the researchers recommended that government should provide some incentives that will encourage more students to enroll for formal education, such as scholarships, provide free transportation to school for students, establish schools for adult education and encourage couples to imbibe family planning.
Abstract: The study examined the effects of households’ socio-economic variables on junior secondary school students’ academic performance in CCA in University of Maiduguri Demonstration Secondary School and El-Kanemi Islamic College of Theology, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Survey and ex-post facto research design work was used to collect data on studen...
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Hybridization of Terrestrial Radio and SNSs for Public Engagements is Synergy for Social Capital in Digital Age
Moses Ofome Asak,
Abiodun Salawu
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
93-99
Received:
22 July 2019
Accepted:
21 August 2019
Published:
6 December 2019
Abstract: The use of social network sites (SNSs) by people in and outside work settings has become a global phenomenon and this activity is growing at geometric progression. Consequently, the growth of the use of SNSs as a major communication tool now has a relatively greater importance for organizations’ continual communication with the public and in building relationships. The use of SNSs today cuts across boundaries and seems to dim the attraction for the use of other forms of digital communication. This is essentially because of its stronger interactive ability to build virtual communities and followers for different organizations and individuals. In this paper, the use of social media, particularly social network sites by traditional radio broadcasting for public engagement is examined to establish its offer of social capital for radio stations, the public and advertisers. The paper draws from McLuhan’s Technological Determinism; Katz, Blumler & Gurevitch Uses and Gratification theories as theoretical foundation in tandem with qualitative analysis of documented relevant literature from which deductions were made. The discourse suggests that radio stations especially in developing countries must step up integrating the use of SNSs for associated socio-economic benefits if the stations are to remain relevant in current digital media landscape.
Abstract: The use of social network sites (SNSs) by people in and outside work settings has become a global phenomenon and this activity is growing at geometric progression. Consequently, the growth of the use of SNSs as a major communication tool now has a relatively greater importance for organizations’ continual communication with the public and in buildi...
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Ethnic Identity: Narratives of a Quilombola Community in a Video Documentary
Cledineia Carvalho Santos
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
100-106
Received:
20 July 2019
Accepted:
20 August 2019
Published:
9 December 2019
Abstract: Ethnic identity has been a much debated theme in the social and human sciences, because it is inherent in the study of human groups around the world. Thus, this article presents a brief analysis of the film narrative elaborated by the Quilombola community New hope of remnants, Located in the municipality of Wenceslau Guimarães (Bahia, Brasil), cujas histórias permeiam a construção da identidade étnica em documentários em vídeo produzidos pelos próprios moradores em sua busca de reconhecimento, com vistas à obtenção de direitos garantidos pelo Estado. The article targets both the narrative elements and the political dimension that involves ethnic recognition within the scope of identity and belonging. We use video documentary film analysis as a method in the light of theorists who focus on discussing Ethnic Identity, Culture, and Communication. Throughout the analysis it is possible to understand the strategies elaborated by the authors of the video documentary, technical weaknesses and lack of neutrality in the elaboration of the script. It was possible to conclude that in making the documentary the community enhances or suppresses their ethnic identities, as well as defines boundaries between who is or is not descended from the founding ancestors to enhance the local culture, as inheritance and belonging. The video documentary, although amateur, is original and achieves the goal intended by the community under study. The present study is therefore relevant for other peoples with similar processes to be inspired by the search for local visibility.
Abstract: Ethnic identity has been a much debated theme in the social and human sciences, because it is inherent in the study of human groups around the world. Thus, this article presents a brief analysis of the film narrative elaborated by the Quilombola community New hope of remnants, Located in the municipality of Wenceslau Guimarães (Bahia, Brasil), cuja...
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