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Mendicancy and Panhandling in Nigerian Cities: Spatial and Socio-cultural Dimensions
Musibau Jelili
Mendicancy and Panhandling in Nigerian Cities: Spatial and Socio-cultural Dimensions
Musibau Jelili
This study examines the spatial and socio-cultural dimensions of begging in Nigerian cities. This is with a view to identifying and comparing the circumstances surrounding the phenomenon in cities of different socio-cultural background and varying urbanization correlates, and using same as a basis for recommending appropriate control measures against begging in Nigerian cities. The study reveals that incidence of begging varies significantly with city and location within city. It has a relationship with the way and manner urban fabric or land uses are organized. It also reveals that most people beg for alms as a result of poverty and/or destitution, while considerable proportions of beggars are wanderers and criminals that pretend as beggars. More so, while about 47.68% of beggars are handicapped, more than half are able-bodied; this situation has a negative implication for the city economy. Lastly, socio-cultural variables are observed as having influence on the incidence of begging in the society. The study, therefore, recommends certain socio-economic, policy and legal measures to address the menace.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 27, 2010 |
ISBN13 | 9783843385787 |
Publishers | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
Pages | 212 |
Dimensions | 226 × 12 × 150 mm · 317 g |
Language | English |
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