IOSR-JHSS   Volume-3 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec-2012

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Roles of Religious Education to Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Dr. Sulaiman Kamal-Deen Olawale, Dr. Mrs Ojo Margaret Yemisi
	:	10.9790/0837-0360105

Abstract:Divorcing religion and moral educations is an impossible task because of their long-standing historical antecedents. Religious education will certainly form a backbone to moral education. To enhance a moral society, there is the need for value and civic education in Nigeria. This paper however, intends to look at religious concept of peace and security. It also examines the need for peace and security in Nigeria. Likewise, the paper highlights the role of religious education to peace, security and sustainable development in Nigeria. In terms of methodology, the data used include both primary and secondary sources. The paper revealed that, the prominence of religious education will instill values and high morals on the citizenry to bring about expected sustainable development. The principal religions recognized in Nigeria are Islam Christianity and African Traditional Religion. Each of these has deep roles to play in enhancing peace, security and sustainable development. It concluded that, the role of religious education to peace, security and sustainable development in Nigeria can not be over emphasized. The Federal Government of Nigeria owes it a duty to re-introduce the teaching and learning of religious education in Nigerian schools and make it compulsory for all students.

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Abstract:The emergence of Information Technology sector in mid-1990s has unveiled a potential employ-ment opportunity for women in this organized sector congenially befitting their job environment and offering, in principle, least gender discrimination. This paper attempts to analyze the issues of opportunities and constraints the women employees face in the Information Technology sector in India. IT sector, through its employment, contributes substantially to women empowerment. Its employment potentiality provides inspiration to female students to take up technical and professional courses with an eye to the job market. Most reviews reveal that, notwithstanding overall satisfactory gender neutral pursuit by this sector, an optimal level of gender inclusivity is still to be achieved, especially to the senior level. Moreover, this sector requires to be extra-careful in doing away with the prevailing maladies such as 'Feminization', 'Glass ceiling' etc. The theoretical aspect of indivi-dualization in the workplace is palpable but at the societal level, patriarchal strategies dominate on the Indian psyche. The reflection of this paper is arrived at, on the basis of, the inputs drawn from different literatures of secondary sources..
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Abstract:The purpose of the study was to find out the difference in managerial creativity and work motivation of secondary school tribal teachers in relation to their occupational self efficacy. The study was descriptive in nature and conducted over a sample of 60 secondary school tribal teachers in Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir State. Both male and female tribal teachers were selected as a sample with equal distribution of 30 males and 30 females by using purposive sampling technique. For collection of data, the investigator has used Managerial Creativity scale, Work Motivation Questionnaire and Occupational Self Efficacy scale. For the purpose of analysis and interpretation data, the investigator has also used t-test and co-relation. The results of the study were: (a). There exists no significant difference in managerial creativity of secondary school male and female tribal teachers, (b). There exists no significant difference in work motivation of secondary school male and female tribal teachers, (c). There exists no significant difference in occupational self efficacy of secondary school male and female tribal teachers, (d). There exists positive relationship between managerial creativity and occupational self efficacy of secondary school tribal teachers, (e). There exists no significant relationship between work motivation and occupational self efficacy of secondary school male tribal teachers, (f). There exists positive relationship between work motivation and occupational self efficacy of secondary school female tribal teachers.
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Abstract: The significance of Shivaji Maharaj's multifaceted leadership that transcended mere military conquest. While he is renowned for his strategic brilliance in battle, his contributions to governance are equally noteworthy. Shivaji established a robust administrative system that prioritized meritocracy, ensuring that talented individuals, regardless of their background, were given opportunities to serve in key positions. His innovative tax policies aimed to alleviate the burdens on farmers and promote economic prosperity, fostering loyalty among his subjects. By creating an efficient bureaucracy and implementing laws that upheld justice and equity, Shivaji laid the groundwork for a.....

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Key Words: Sword, Shivaji Maharaj, Leadership, Governance, Society

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