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The Role of Subjectivity, Freedom, and Situational Ethics in Theistic Existentialism: Insights from Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling Berebon, Charles
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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This paper examines the interplay between subjectivity, freedom, and moral decision-making within the framework of Theistic Existentialism, with a focus on Søren Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling. It explores Kierkegaard’s concepts of infinite resignation, the knight of faith, and the “double movement” to demonstrate the tension between the finite and infinite in human existence. The discussion extends to existential themes of the human condition, freedom, and situational ethics. By juxtaposing Kierkegaard’s emphasis on faith and absurdity with broader existentialist notions, the paper argues for the importance of subjectivity and personal responsibility in ethical decision-making. The conclusion underscores the existentialists’ reconciliation of individuality with values, advocating for authentic living through a balance of freedom and responsibility in a world devoid of absolute moral rules.

Occurrence of Communal Violence and its Implication among Young People in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria Edet, Brian; Ndep, Antor; Offiong, Dominic; Okon, Aniekan-abasi; Akpan, Margret
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines violence as “the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, mal development or deprivation (Singh, & Gururaj, 2014).Aim/ objectives: This study aimed to determine the occurrence of communal violence and it's implication among young people in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Methodology: It was guided by three (3) research questions and two (2) hypotheses, with the theory of ecological model supporting the study. The study employed a community-based cross-sectional study design to collect data on communal violence and it's implication among young people in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. A sample size of 300 respondents was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. The data collection instruments included a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using Microsoft Excel 2010 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20. The analysis was done using cross tabulation while Pearson’s chi-square test was used for testing associations of selected variables with a significance level set at P<0.05.Results and discussion: A total of 300 respondents participated in the study giving a response rate of 100%. More than half 221(73.7%) of the respondents were males while a greater proportion 127(42.3%) fell within the age bracket 15-20years followed by those 63(21.0%) within the age bracket 21-27years. Majority 148(49.3%) had secondary education and the least 11(3.7%) had primary education. More than half 158(52.7%) of the respondents were students, followed by those 31(10.3%) who were traders and the least 18(6.0%) were farmers. Majority 273(15.99%) reported that harmful use of drugs is a major reason young people engage in violence followed by 250(14.65%) who reported easy access to guns and fire-arms.Conclusion and recommendation: Communal violence is prevalent in the three communities in Odukpani Local Government Area. Tussle for land and chieftaincy has been the major determinants of communal violence. Preventive measures ranges from withdrawal of arms from people, implementing government laws against violence and designing youth programmes against violence.

Elechi Amadi’s The Great Ponds, An Orchestrated Foray into the Jurisprudence of Traditional Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Pre-Colonial Nigeria Nyeenenwa, Stephen; Amadiwochi, Justin Ogbonda
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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Elechi Amadi’s The Great Ponds, is a masterpiece of a skillfully crafted war machine artifice. In it, the military traits of the author is showed in the form of a litany of a perfectly organised military tactics demonstrable in ambush, attacking strategy, withdrawal, re-enforcement, abandonment, escape and victory celebration. Nonetheless, working our way through the expository and critical analysis of what we find in same novel convincing strains of an orchestrated foray into the jurisprudence of traditional Nigerian settlement mechanism. Relying on Mother Prof. Marie Pauline Eboh’s (2014) book, The Structure Of Igbo Logic As Shown In Dispute Settlement, we will x-ray the logic and jurisprudence of the methods of dispute settlement therein. We will further explore and critically examine the epochs of conflict and war that engulfed the warring communities, the chequered struggle to control the community’s natural resource – The Wagaba Pond – band to seek to espouse the dangers of war and conflict. We will conclude by drawing on the undeclared aversion of the author to communal conflicts and war, and proceed to assert unabashedly that war and violence ain’t a good option for crisis management. We will recommend that the principle of give and take, of restraint and of nipping brewing troubles in the bud at its earliest stages are invaluable in building a beneficial and cost effective conflict resolution mechanisms and a prelude to building a formidable jurisprudence for our local communities today.

Victimization, Abuse, and Socioeconomic Factors in Women’s Incarceration: Insights from A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars Ewalefoh, Ernest Osemobho
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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This research delves into the complex interplay of victimization, abuse, and socioeconomic factors in women’s incarceration, using Cristina Rathbone’s A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars as a foundational case study. The study highlights how past traumas, systemic poverty, and limited access to education and employment opportunities converge to funnel women into the criminal justice system. By examining the lived experiences of women incarcerated at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham (MCI-Framingham), this research underscores the cyclical nature of victimization, abuse, and socioeconomic deprivation that often predetermines their incarceration. The study advocates for a transformative approach to criminal justice, emphasizing the need for rehabilitative strategies that address the root causes of criminal behavior among women. By integrating socioeconomic support, mental health services, and educational opportunities, the criminal justice system can foster equitable treatment and disrupt the persistent cycle of crime and punishment. This paper calls for policy reforms that prioritize education, vocational training, and trauma-informed care, aiming to transform not only the lives of incarcerated women but also the broader structures of the criminal justice system. Through this exploration, the study advocates for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to addressing the unique challenges faced by women in the criminal justice system.

An Interrogation of the Legal Approach to the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria Ebu, Alex Abang
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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In spite of several international and regional instruments and local enactments aimed at eliminating violence against women and the girl-child has remained a global phenomenon. It is one of the pervasive violations of human rights in many societies and a great challenge demanding urgent attention. Throughout the world, women and the girl-child suffer untold violence in the family and in the wider community. In Nigeria, there is a high level of cultural diversity, religious diversity and ethnolinguistic heterogeneity with over four hundred ethnic groups. The influence of religion and culture have deterred communities from adhering to practice which help to maintain patriarchal control and of women. Most of the violence against women and the girl-child is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women in many cultures which has led to the domination over the discrimination against women. This paper examines the legal approach to gender-based violence in Nigeria within the context of application and relevance customary practices in the country. It highlights the extent of intervention from the judiciary in curtailing the menace. This paper also examines some international and regional instruments and local enactments made to eliminate violence against women and the girl-child. An attempt was made to analyze how the judiciary responded to customary practices actions that accentuate gender-based violence using the instrumentation of human rights law and Nigerian justice system. The focus included an assessment of judicial attitude and factors militating against access to justice in enforcement of laws prohibiting gender based violence. The paper concluded by recommending amongst others a proactive judiciary that is not tainted by corrupt sentiments nor religious beliefs for Nigeria to adopt international best practices.

Populism and the Erosion of International Legal Norms Berebon, Charles
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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The rise of populism poses a significant challenge to constitutionalism, democracy, and the rule of law. Populist governments undermine the international legal order and weaken the authority of international agreements. This article examines the critical threats that populism presents to international law, particularly its impact on international institutions, multilateralism, and the financial support received by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Populist leaders often promote the idea that international law is merely a tool for coordination and interventionism rather than a binding legal framework. Their policies, which tend to be anti-pluralist and focused on narrow, self-serving agendas, contradict fundamental international objectives such as the protection of human rights and collective cooperation among nations. By analyzing these concerns, this article highlights the growing risks associated with populist governance and its implications for the global legal landscape.

Health-promoting behaviour of geriatric inmates in selected correctional facilities in south-west Nigeria Olaoye, Samson Olukunmi
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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In general, the ill health of elderly inmates can contribute to and represent an enormous burden of disease in society. In addition, if the elderly inmates do not have proper health-promoting habits, they will always suffer from health problems and this may shorten their lives in correctional institutions. Lack of health promoting habit of the geriatric inmates predisposes them to diseases and health problems especially mental problems. This can seriously strain available healthcare facilities and frustrate available resources that could have been directed in other productive directions. This study identified health-promoting habits of geriatric inmates in south-west Nigeria; examined the socioeconomic characteristics influencing the health behaviours of geriatric inmates in south-western Nigeria and; examined the challenges faced by geriatric inmates in their attempt to obtain health care in the selected correctional facilities in the study area. A cross-sectional study using questionnaire and in-depth-interview showed that geriatric inmates observed moment of rest, engaged in athletics, go for medical check-ups and eating balance diets as their health-promoting habits. Logistic regression showed influence of family support on health promoting habits of the geriatric inmates in the institution (OR: 2.046; P< 0.05; 95% CI1.053-3.976) and lack of fund for health care was the major challenge that geriatric inmates face in accessing health care in the institution. The paper concluded that health promoting-habits of the geriatric inmate were poor and this called for attention from government and correctional staff in Nigeria.

Exegetical Evaluation Of Jesus’ Empathy in Luke 7:11-17: Implications for Baptist Churches in Sapele Delta State Idoro, Okeoghene Emmanuel; Ottuh, Peter
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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This study explores the role of Baptist churches in the Sapele metropolis in demonstrating empathy toward helpless widows, drawing insights from Luke 7:11-17. It examines the theological significance of empathy and its impact on socio-welfare and evangelism within the community. By highlighting the importance of compassionate support, the study underscores how empathy can help alleviate the socio-economic and financial challenges faced by widows. Additionally, it aims to inspire church leaders and individuals to extend care to vulnerable widows while raising awareness of the broader implications of such acts of kindness. The research employs exegetical and phenomenological methods to analyze Luke 7:11-17, providing a theological framework for fostering a culture of empathy in the church.

Assessing Direct Digital Services Taxes in Africa: Compliance with the Canons of Taxation Nabiebu, Miebaka; Ekpo, Mokutima Etido; Anukanti, Vivien Chioma; Agube, Ntamy
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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The rapid expansion of the digital economy has introduced complexities in tax revenue mobilization, particularly in the taxation of digital transactions, both domestic and international. The intangible nature of digital services has facilitated tax evasion and avoidance, prompting governments worldwide to formulate policies aimed at capturing revenue from this sector. African countries are no exception, having introduced various digital tax policies, including both direct and indirect taxes. This paper focuses on Direct Digital Services Taxes (DSTs), which have sparked considerable debate among governments, policymakers, academics, tax bodies, and development organizations. Discussions primarily revolve around their structural design, compliance with the canons of taxation, potential benefits and challenges, and their broader economic implications. Through a literature review, this study examines the legislative frameworks and administrative approaches to DSTs in Africa, assessing their alignment with fundamental taxation principles. The findings reveal mixed outcomes. While some aspects of DSTs align with taxation principles such as fairness and efficiency, others conflict with them. These inconsistencies can be attributed to differences in economic structures, political environments, and administrative capacities across African nations, as well as disparities between developing and developed economies. The study concludes that while DSTs are crucial for harnessing revenue from the digital economy, their design and implementation must carefully balance equity, neutrality, efficiency, and economic viability to ensure optimal tax policy outcomes.

Harman’s Object-Oriented Ontology: Implications for Environmental Protection among Abraka People of Nigeria Onotu, Emperor Oborakore; Ikeke, Mark Omorovie
Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Dialektika Kontemporer Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
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Africans had a rich philosophy in regards to caring for the environment until Western colonization influence crept in and through oil mining spillage which resulted in anti-environmentalism. This also gave ground to the exemption of local farmers and community people from government policymaking. This study used critical analysis of Harman’s Object-Oriented Ontology viewpoint and interviews. The scope of this research is centred on the theory of Graham Harman’s Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) which breached the separation between human and nonhuman objects and its implications for environmental protection among Abraka people. OOO argues that all environmental objects have inherent value and independence of human beings. This work created a pragmatic connection with Harman’s theory on the Abraka environment and the revitalization of the unadulterated hibernated former culture of the Abraka people on the care of the environment. This research argued that Abraka people should imbibe a culture of self–realization and self–support for the betterment and development of the environment. It concluded that the environment is connected and environmental objects help to shape and reshape each other. And our care of the environment is the bedrock for the survival of humankind.

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