Cultural Practices and Inter Tribal Conflicts in Jongori State- South Sudan

ABSTRACT 

The purpose of the study was to identify the strength and weakness of respondents in terms of cultural practices and inter tribal conflicts, to disprove or prove the theory under which the study was underpinned, to test the null hypothesis of no significant relationship between cultural practices and inter-tribal conflicts and to identify existing gaps and contribute to existing knowledge by filling the gaps identified. The study was guided by four specific objectives which include) to identify the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of: Gender, Age and Educational level, (ii) to determine the types of cultural practices in Jonglei state south Sudan, (iii) to determine the causes of inter-tribal conflicts in Jonglei state south Sudan and iv) to establish the significant relationship between the types of cultural practices and inter-tribal conflicts in Jonglei state south Sudan. The study employed descriptive correlation design that uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection in its methodology and a sample size of 200 respondents out of 512 participated in the study. From the study findings it was indicated that majority of respondents were male (56%), between 20-24 years of age (32.5%) and majority of these were Diploma holders (31.5%). the average mean (mean=2.90), implying a high contribution towards cultural practice. The level of intertribal conflicts was found to be high on average (mean=2.71). Finally, there was a positive significant relationship between the extent of cultural practices and level of intertribal conflicts. The study recommends that there is need to sensitize the populace in southern Sudan and Jogolei state in particular of modern and international acceptable cultural practices that foster unity and mutual understanding among all people. Government of South Sudan should fight against forced sexual activities, abduction and slavery existing among communities of Jonglei state and make gender issues like gender main streaming a cross cutting issue to all organizations and department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B

DEDICATION

ACKNOLWEGEMENT

APPROVAL SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABBRIVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the study

1.1.1 Historical perspective

1.1.2 Conceptual perspective

1.1.3 Theoretical perspectives

1.1.4 Contextual perspectives

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Purpose of the study

1.4 Research Objectives

1.5 Research Questions

1.6 Hypothesis

1.7 Scope

1.7.1 Geographical scope

1.7.2 Content scope

1.8 Significance of the Study

Operational Definitions of Key Terms

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical review

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Research Population

3.4 Sample Size

3.5 Sampling Procedures

3.6 Research Instruments

3. 7 Validity and Reliability of the Instruments

3.8 Data Gathering Procedures

3.10 Ethical Considerations

3.11 Limitations of the Study

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS

4.0 Introduction

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction

Summary of Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations

Areas for further research

REFERENCES

APPENDICES 63

APPENDIX 1 A TRANSMITTAL LETTER 63

APPENDIX 1B TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS 64

APPENDIX II CLEARANCE FROM ETHICS COMMITTEE 65

APPENDIX III INFORMED CONSENT 67

APENDIX IV QUESTIONNAIRE 68

APPENDIX IV PROPOSED DATA PRESENTATION THROUGH

TABLES

APPENDIX V BUDGET OF THE SUTY

APPENDIX VI MAP SHOWING JONGLEI STATES