Re-Orientation of Moral Value System in Nigeria: The Roles of Women as Change Agents
Keywords:
Women, Value system, Re-OrientationAbstract
The re-orientation of value system in Nigeria is a look into the past for
national culture that would reshape national character and image. This
work, therefore, examines the value system in Nigeria in pre-colonial era
and Colonial period. This work on re-orientation of value system is focused
on redeeming Nigerian society currently faced with crushing identity crisis,
resulting, from misplacement of value that led to misunderstanding of the
purpose of human life through the role of women in the society. The study
reveals that values have either positive or negative effects on the social,
economic, political, and cultural lives of the society.In order to avert the
ugly implications of the debased values system in Nigeria. It recommends
among others investment in women’s participation in community relations
and community development. In addition, the National Orientation Agency
should embark on re-orientation campaign and enlightenment on the effect
of debased values in the country.
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