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- ItemStepping up Agenda 2030 for the Attainment of Gender Parity and Sustainable Development in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study(2016) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin OlatundunThe most important determinant of a country’s competitiveness is its human talent — the skills and productivity of its workforce. The strongest, safest and most prosperous societies are those in which women are empowered and the genders are more equal. Gender equality is not a women or men issue—it is a human rights issue. Sequel to the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by UN in 1948, education became a veritable implementation tool for promoting and achieving gender equity, social justice, poverty reduction and the overall advancement of women. This has opened the door of university education to a lot of women in Nigeria. As a widely recognized basic human right which bestows on women and men a disposition for lifelong acquisition of knowledge, values, attitudes, competence and skills, university education has also paved way for an increasing number of women into academic positions. In spite of these attainments, the World Economic Forum predicts in its Global Gender Gap Report 2014 that it will take until 2133 to achieve gender parity in all spheres of life, implying one hundred and seventeen (117) years until gender parity! The implementation of great decisions for sustainable development in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions cannot wait till 2133. Stepping up actions geared towards eliminating gender disparities in leadership and decision-making as well as building bridges to leadership for women will help to build healthier higher educational institutions, society and culture, and most likely lead to the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGS) by 2020 or 2030. Thus, showcasing the achievements of the Centre for Gender and Development Studies, Ekiti State University, Nigeria, this paper posits that the time for accelerating gender equality in universities for sustainable development is now. Keywords: Acceleration, agenda 2030, gender, parity, & step it up
- ItemEfunsetan Aniwura: A Psycho-Historical Exploration of Women’s Psychopathology.(2014-04) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin OlatundunAbstract—The psycho-social impact of childlessness and the patriarchal nature of the African society on women has been greatly undermined in literature. Factors influencing such impact borders on gender roles and preference of male child over female, so much so that the traditional African woman's human rights has been greatly infringed upon. Efunsetan Aniwura is an example of such African women who stood against male chauvinism and gender inequity in her time. She wielded economic power and owned a household full of slaves. As her name depicts “Aniwura” meaning “owner of Gold”, was a woman of wealth and spiritual depth in power and authority. This study adopted a psycho-historical exploration of oral and written records on the mental health impacts of patriarchy and male chauvinism on women's psychosocial well-being in Africa with a focus on the traditional Yoruba Society in Nigeria. Psycho-historical exploration of the African society and its traditional role of silencing women in the past is rare. This method will no doubt assist in the creation of enabling environment for further research focusing on women’s psychopathology in Africa. It is however not a justification of the terrible acts of despotic leaders, but a mental health case presentation. Index Terms—Psychopathology, psycho-historical exploration, Efunsetan Aniwura.
- ItemGender Differences in Sickle Cell Crises: Implications for Genetic Counselling and Psychotherapy(LONGDOM GROUP SA, Avenue Roger Vandendriessche, 18, 1150 Brussels, 2013) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin OlatundunAbstract Painless and painful crises are common phenomena in sickle cell crises. People with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) do experience both chronic and acute pain throughout life. The painful crisis is unpleasant with wide variation in intensity, quality, duration and persistence. It accounts for over 60% of hospital admissions in any given year of persons affected with SCD. Little attempt has been made to survey gender differences in frequency and intensity of pain as well as types of crises often experience by individuals suffering SCD. Thus researches focusing on gender differences in SCD crises are rear despite the fact the two men often report lower pain thresholds, higher pain ratings, and lower to lerance for pain. Men affected by SCD also experience low nitric oxide. Psychologically, women experienced high level of anxiety over pregnancy related crises. Thus, limited understanding and awareness exists among mental health practitioners on the need for genetic counseling and about the psychotherapeutic management of painful crises in persons affected by SCD. Hence, the need for this research that attempt to examine the differences in crises as well as proffer solutions for the genetic and mental health implications of these disorders < Keywords: Sickle cell disorders, Genetics, Counselling, Psychotherapy
- ItemGenetic Counselling and Logotherapy: Implications for Psychotherapists Interested in Genetic Disorders.(Global Journals® Headquarters, 945th Concord Streets, Framingham Massachusetts, Pin: 01701, United States of America., 2012-01-15) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin OlatundunKeywords: Genetic Counselling, Genetic Disorders, Logotherapy, Psychotherapists Abstract This paper examines the relevance of genetic counseling and logotherapy in the management of somatogenic and noetic dimensions of psychopathologic disorders among individuals living with heritable disorders such as diabetics sickle cell disorders cystic fibrosis cancer or down syndrome Individuals with genetic disorders often experience meaninglessness feelings of worthlessness alienation deep sited anxiety and depression due to recurrent painful crises and uncertainty of their ability to survive the next crisis Such individuals often depend on drug therapy for the amelioration of their painful somatic condition without considering the option of psychotherapy The study suggests that Frankl s logotherapy could be used to restore a sense of meaning to replace feelings of worthlessness and alienation anxiety and depression in these individuals It also suggests that genetic counseling could be used to determine how genetic conditions run in families and to help a person or family understand their risk for heritable conditions educate the person or family about that disease and assess the risk of passing those diseases on to their children It also highlights some implications for psychotherapists
- ItemWorkplace Mentoring : Learning and Developmental Approaches(Ife PsychologIA, an International Journal of Psychology in Africa., 2011-01-01) Ilesanmi, Oluwatoyin OlatundunAbstract This paper views mentoring in organizations, large and small, as a viable vehicle for effective management of employees' capabilities, time, and talents as well as a tool for grooming junior employees for future leadership roles. It stated that these will require leaders in human resource setting to adopt learning and developmental approaches to mentoring. The paper also presents some types of mentoring as their advantages.