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Children’s Participation in Decision Making within the Family Context of Yoruba Culture

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  • Ewajesu O. Okewumi

    (University of Ibadan)

  • Olayinka Akanle

    (University of Ibadan
    University of Johannesburg)

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One of the four basic provisions of the Child rights Act is the participation of children in issues that concerns them. We examines the context of children’s experiences within their families. Salient questions we answer in this article includes how children participate in decision making and their willingness to participate in the protection of their rights by reporting when they are assaulted by parents. This article is based on in-depth interviews conducted in 4 local governments within Ibadan metropolis, Oyo state with 40 children aged 5–10 years and 10 parents. Findings from the study reveals that cultural beliefs and generational relations influence how children are allowed to participate in decision making. Most of the children respondents also belief parents act in their best interest. Relevant contributions are made to understanding childhood in the global South. Highlights • Children are often excluded from decision making that concerns them because they often do not have that free access. • Yoruba parents belief children can make decisions for themselves only when they are old enough. • Parents definition of ‘old enough’ is often moderated by cultural beliefs and ideologies. • Children are impassive about reporting parents when rights are infringed upon and this could affect their well-being.

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  • Ewajesu O. Okewumi & Olayinka Akanle, 2022. "Children’s Participation in Decision Making within the Family Context of Yoruba Culture," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 15(1), pages 235-247, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:chinre:v:15:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1007_s12187-021-09866-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s12187-021-09866-5
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    1. Silvia Exenberger & Raphaela Banzer & Jayakumar Christy & Stefan Höfer & Barbara Juen, 2019. "Eastern and Western Children’s Voices on their Well-Being," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 12(3), pages 747-768, June.
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