The 'we versus them' divide in Nigeria : rethinking traditional epistemologies
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2011-01
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University of Zululand
Abstract
Ethnicity, religion and politics are undisputedly the root of major problems in many African states. Clear examples of this
can be found in Nigeria. Some scholars have argued that politicians use ethnicity and religious differences in order to
create unnecessary rivalries and to settle political scores and fuel ethnic and religious violence in Nigeria. Others are of
the view that religious and ethnic differences are responsible for political instability in the country. While some scholars
suggest that the country should be divided along ethnic or religious lines, others argue that the size and diversity of
Nigeria would guarantee enhanced competitiveness for the nation. Without necessarily taking sides in any of these
arguments, the author examines the epistemological foundations of sustained ‘schism’ in Nigeria.
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Peer reviewed article published under Inkanyiso, Volume 3, Issue 2, Jan 2011, p. 122 - 130
Keywords
Ethics, religion and politics, traditional epistemology., conflicts, Nigeria
Citation
Olatunji, C.M., 2011. The ‘we versus them’divide in Nigeria: rethinking traditional epistemologies. Inkanyiso: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(2), pp.122-130.