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Sociological Theory in Nigeria: What For?

The paper attempts to show that the sociological position of sociologists in Nigeria and their intellectual training is likely to give them a predisposition to accept a particular theoretical orientation. This is quantitative analysis based on Parsonian variables. It is argued that in the Nigerian context this approach has limitations which need to be recognised. An alternative theoretical orientation in terms of ‘subjective understanding’ and a ‘critical sociology’ is suggested and also the argument that if we are aware of the limitations of particular theories, we are more likely to be able …