Social change in contemporary Nigeria: A theoretical discourse
Социальные изменения в современной Нигерии: теоретический дискурс
2020-01-01
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Abstract This paper examines social change in Nigeria between 1960 and 2015 using the theoretical stance of some classical and contemporary theories of change. Also, the paper focuses on the interpretation of the process of social change in terms of what makes change happen, the characteristics of change and managing change in a given society. The explanatory research design was employed in explaining the socio-cultural, political and economic dimensions of change in Nigeria. The paper concludes that the dynamics and realities of social change in Nigeria could best be explained and understood through a triangulation of change theories with strong empirical roots in sociology.
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It interprets Nigerian social change by examining its drivers, characteristics, and approaches to managing change within society.
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The analysis addresses socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions of change using an explanatory research design.
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The paper analyzes social change in Nigeria from 1960 to 2015 through classical and contemporary theories of change.
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The paper concludes that Nigerian social change is best understood through triangulating change theories with strong empirical foundations in sociology.
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Social change in Nigeria between 1960 and 2015
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The causes, characteristics, processes, and management of social change across Nigeria’s socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions
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