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What are the reason why student join cultism?
10 reasons why students join cultism
- The overwhelming influence of peer pressures.
- The parental background, if my dad or mom was in a cult, I will likely join one.
- Society decay in standards, morals, dignity, religious faith, honor and discipline.
- Fallen standard of education.
- Violent electoral and political processes.
What are the five causes of cultism?
Causes Of Cultism In Nigeria:
- Use of Cultists by Politicians. Use of cultists as thugs by politicians encourages cultism in Nigeria.
- Search for Protection.
- Quest for Social Identity.
- Poor Parental Training.
- Peer Group Influence.
- Revenge.
- Emotional Instability.
- Loneliness.
Poverty: The desire to become rich can compel people to join a cult. They believe when they become members of cult they will be made rich. False Security: Many people have become members of a cult because of false or fake security. They believe their cult will provide security for them against any attack or opposition.
What are the effects of cultism on students?
Cult clashes lead to an outburst of violence on the campus which leaves many students wounded, maimed or killed as the case may be. It sometimes lead to the incarceration, rustication or expulsion of both innocent and guilty students.
What are the solutions for cultism?
Solution to Cultism
- Campaign Against Cultism. The government, and schools, and religious gatherings, and parents, as well as, non-governmental organization NGOs should organize workshops, and lectures, and talks, and seminars and also campaigns against cultism.
- Discipline.
- Government Standard.
What are the causes of cultism?
The major causes of cultism in tertiary institutions were influence of peer group; parental background; societal decadence; erosion of education standards; militarization of the Nigerian polity; lack of recreational facilities; quest for power and protection among others.
What are the major causes of cultism?
What are the causes and consequences of cultism?
The consequences of cultism include the following: Threat to peace and security in campuses and the larger society when intra-cult clashes occur. Cultists cause death and cause unhappiness to the families affected by their activities. They make those who work diligently not to reap the result of their hard work.
What are the three causes of cultism?
Causes of Cultism
- Improper child upbringing: Some parents do not bring up and discipline their children in the proper way while some are too busy working during the formative years of a child.
- Peer group influence: Peer groups usually influence each other to join cults.
What are the five consequences of cultism in our society?
Question 6: (a) List five consequences of cultism….
- Breakdown of law and order.
- Violence and social instability.
- Disruption of academic activities.
- Disorientation of societal values.
- Premature death of youths who are cult members/innocent victims.
- Drug addiction and related health problems.
How does cultism affect national development?
The growth of cultism has significant effect on social, political and economic development in Nigeria. The effects of cultism are seen in the destruction of properties, hindrances to infrastructural development, harassment and molestation etc.
How can we stop cultism in our society?
Public Enlightenment: There should be campaigns by government and non-governmental organizations to educate, youth, parents, and other members of the society about the ills, and consequences of cultism through forms of media like radio, television, internet, and social media.