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Books by Victor Dike
Democracy and Political Life in Nigeria
/ Nigeria and
the Politics of Unreason: A Study of the Obasanjo Regime
The Osu Caste
Discrimination in Igboland
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The Osu Caste
Discrimination in Igboland
Impact on Igbo
Culture and Civilization
By Victor Dike
By writing this book, Victor E. Dike, has demonstrated
courage and moral fortitude by standing up boldly to be
counted as one of the crusaders for social justice . . .
—Okenwa R. Nwosu, M.D., Greenbelt,
Maryland. U.S.A.
Why is the ancient,
obnoxious and discriminatory Osu caste system still
prevalent in Igboland? The Osu Caste Discrimination in
Igboland: Impact on Igbo Culture and Civilization,
sequel to The Osu Caste System in Igboland: A Challenge
for Nigerian Democracy, goes even deeper than its
predecessor to describe the pain, grief and agony of
those groaning under the Osu caste system in Igboland.
The system ascribes an inferior “Osu” status to the
group and limits their social interaction, marriage
contracts and relationship of love with the “Diala”.
Consequently, their daily lives are tormented by the
associated “Osu” stigma that hinders their social
mobility and progress. The author who perceives the
system as the Igbo’s version of Apartheid implores
everyone reading this book to reflect critically on the
issue and join hands to dismantle the system in Igboland
for justice, fairness and social progress.
—Publisher
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Victor E. Dike.
The Osu Caste Discrimination in Igboland:
Impact on Igbo Culture and Civilization (New York,
Lincoln, Shanghai: iUniverse, July-2007)
| Preface |
xi |
| Acknowledgement |
xiii |
| Chapter 1 Introduction: The
Osu Caste Discrimination in Igboland |
1 |
| Chapter 2 The Origins of the
Osu Caste System: Some Mythological
Explanation |
12 |
| Chapter 3 The Osu Caste
Discrimination and Stereotype |
23 |
| Chapter 4 Global
Perspective: Social Disparity, Prejudice,
and Discrimination across Nations |
29 |
| Chapter 5 Ethical Dimensions
of the Osu Caste Discrimination |
39 |
| Chapter 6 The Osu Caste
Discrimination: Human and Civil Rights
Implication |
47 |
| Chapter 7 The Osu Caste
Discrimination and Community Development |
54 |
| Chapter 8 Breaking Down the
Osu Caste Barriers: A New Agenda for Change |
59 |
| Chapter 9 Public Reaction to
the Osu Absurdity |
68 |
| Chapter 10 Final Thought:
The Osu Caste Discrimination: to fight it or
live with it? |
78 |
| Thinking it Through: Making
Connections |
83 |
| Index |
87 |
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iUniverse: Our price:
$11.95 /
Format: Paperback
Size: 6 x 9 /
Pages: 106 /
ISBN: 0-595-45921-8 /
Published: Jul-2007
To
Order: International orders: Call 00-1-402-323-7800 /
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http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-45921-8
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Victor E. Dike is
an Adjunct Professor, School of Engineering and
Technology, National University (Sacramento Center),
California. He is also a Computer Instructor at the
Fremont School for Adults (Sacramento City Unified
School District) and CEO, Center for Social Justice and
Human Development (CSJHD) - an NGO- in Sacramento,
California that provides educational and training
programs to under served groups. A professional
educator, Victor Dike is the author of
Democracy and Political Life in Nigeria
(2nd ed.), New York,
Lincoln, Shanghai: iUniverse, Nov-2006;
Nigeria and
the Politics of Unreason: A Study of the Obasanjo Regime;
London: Adonis & Abbey, Nov-20, 2003; and The Osu
Caste System in Igboland: A Challenge for Nigerian
Democracy; Kearney, NE: Morris Publishers, 2002.
websites:
wgeocities.com/boyi47 /
geocities.com/dikevic /
geocities.com/evdike/publications.html
posted 4 August 2007 |
