Kaduna Residents’ Perception and Attitude towards Feminist Posts on Social Media.
Publication Date: 12/02/2025
Author(s): Obiora Adanma Vivian, Adikuru Chinonso Chinaemerem, Okara Chibugo Judith.
Volume/Issue: Volume 5 , Issue 1 (2025)
Abstract:
Social media plays a crucial role in influencing the public conversation surrounding feminism. This research is focused on analyzing Kaduna residents’ views and attitudes toward feminist posts on social media. Anchored on Online Inhibition theory, the study adopted survey research design to elicit data from 312 residents of Kaduna city using Google Form as a questionnaire tool. Findings revealed that majority of Kaduna residents see feminist posts on social media and the platform with most feminist posts is X. However, results showed that Kaduna residents see feminist posts as not aligning with their cultural and religious philosophies and hence, majority has pessimistic attitude towards feminist posts on social media. Researchers recommend adequate education that can bring out mindset change to understand the real objectives of feminism.
Keywords:
Attitude, Feminism, Feminist Posts, Perception, Social media.
