"Sustainable Housing Development in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective”
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2010
Authors
Badru, F.A
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Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract
This article discusses the conceptual, theoretical and empirical
issues surrounding housing development in general and
homelessness in particular relying on secondary data. It points to the
sociological significance of homelessness for an individual or the
group to which he or- she belongs and also cites local examples to
buttress the position The chapter examines the causes of the
problem, alludes to some kinds of homeless people, addresses
consequences of the phenomenon and suggests sustainable strategies
to mitigate the social problem. The kernel of the chapter is that socio-cultural
needs of the people should be taken into consideration when
housing needs and policies are conceived and evaluated. The
vulnerable groups such as destitute and aged who cannot meet their
housing needs should be considered when housing policies of the
nation are being conceived. The wishes of the majority of the citizenry
must not be jettisoned on the platform of professionalism. This must
recognize the inherent community's limited resources and
constraints. The contrary will be elitist and exclusionary. The
chapter contends that reform in government public policy such as
monetization among public sector employees is not sufficient to
attack homelessness as this excludes majority of Nigerians who live
below the poverty line and do not work for government-owned
establishment. More importantly, it is necessary to adopt strategies
that are inclusive, participatory and ensure sustainable housing
development for all.
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Keywords
Housing , Homelessness , Sustainable Housing , Vulnerable Groups , Sociological Approach , Nigeria
Citation
Badru, F.A (2010b): “Sustainable Housing Development in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective” in Oyekanmi, F.A.D, Badru, F. A., and Bammeke, F. (Eds.) (2010). Globalization and Social Pathologies: Rethinking the State of Social Welfare in Nigeria (Lagos, Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria) Chapter 3, Pp 41-55