Sociology of Education and its Relevance in Nigeria Society: Contemporary Perspective
Publication Date: 02/10/2020
Author(s): Onyeche Chinwendu (FIIAS), Lilian Oghenenyoreme Itoje-Akporiniovo.
Volume/Issue: Volume 3 , Issue 6 (2020)
Abstract:
The study centered on sociology of education and its relevance in Nigeria society: Contemporary perspective. The emergence of sociology as a discipline is the direct consequence of the inadequacy of the earlier branches of knowledge before it to explain the debilitating crises of renaissance and enlightenment era. The research was prompted by observation on how sociology of education will assist to reduce social vices and unrest in our society today by transmitting the right values and norms to our children. Sociology took as its primary focus the study of man in group context to underscore the need of group dynamics in understanding the total social system. The greatest uphill task of the society then was how to restore peace and order in the society. It later delves into the influence of social relationships on people’s attitudes and behaviours and how societies are established, managed, and changed. As non-professionals perceive it, sociology is the study of man’s interaction within the society, but it is far beyond that as it also deals with the organizations (industries) and control of man’s behaviours and attitudes to life within the society. In other words, in any setting where there are two or more persons in interaction, a sociological study is bound to take place. In view of the above, we may be force to assert that we have sociology virtually in anything including the sociology of sociology. The paper is situated within the framework of Structural functionalism theory. The researcher utilizes only qualitative and descriptive research methodology predominantly, Time Series research design was adopted and data was collected mainly through Documentary Observational Method as a data gathering technique. In this discourse the researcher deemed it pertinent to start by giving a general overview of the study. Thus, the problems were highlighted and possible remedy outlined. The study recommended among others that: Government, parents/guardians and policy makers should as a matter of urgency put more effort in creating educational policies for the betterment of the child and the society at large.
