The Osu Caste Discrimination in Igboland: Impact on Igbo Culture and Civilization ( New York , Lincoln , Shanghai : iUniverse, July-2007)

 By Victor E. Dike

By writing this book, Victor E. Dike, has demonstrated courage and moral fortitude by standing up boldly to be counted as one of the crusaders for social justice . . . Okenwa R. Nwosu, M.D., Greenbelt , Maryland . U.S.A.

Why is the ancient, obnoxious and discriminatory Osu caste system still prevalent in Igboland? The Osu Caste Discrimination in Igboland: Impact on Igbo Culture and Civilization, sequel to The Osu Caste System in Igboland: A Challenge for Nigerian Democracy, goes even deeper than its predecessor to describe the pain, grief and agony of those groaning under the Osu caste system in Igboland. The system ascribes an inferior “Osu” status to the group and limits their social interaction, marriage contracts and relationship of love with the “Diala”. Consequently, their daily lives are tormented by the associated “Osu” stigma that hinders their social mobility and progress. The author who perceives the system as the Igbo’s version of Apartheid implores everyone reading this book to reflect critically on the issue and join hands to dismantle the system in Igboland for justice, fairness and social progress.

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Victor E. Dike is an Adjunct Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, National University ( Sacramento Center ), California . He is also a Computer Instructor at the Fremont School for Adults ( Sacramento City Unified School District ) and CEO, Center for Social Justice and Human Development (CSJHD) - an NGO- in Sacramento , California that provides educational and training programs to under served groups. A professional educator, Victor Dike is the author of Democracy and Political Life in Nigeria (2nd ed.), New York, Lincoln, Shanghai: iUniverse, Nov-2006; Nigeria and the Politics of Unreason: A Study of the Obasanjo Regime; London: Adonis & Abbey, Nov-20, 2003; and The Osu Caste System in Igboland: A Challenge for Nigerian Democracy; Kearney, NE: Morris Publishers, 2002.

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Robot  Villager

# 1 Why is the ancient, obnoxious and discriminatory Osu caste system still prevalent in Igboland? The O...Read the full article. Posted by Robot| 07.08.2007 02:28