Proverbs and Conflict Management in Africa: A Study of Selected Yoruba Proverbs and Proverbial Expressions

ADEMOWO, Adeyemi Johnson and Balog un, Noah Opeyemi Proverbs and Conflict Management in Africa: A Study of Selected Yoruba Proverbs and Proverbial Expressions. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research.

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Abstract

This pape r examines the role of proverbs and their use in conflict management and in enhancing peaceful human co - existence . This is achieve d through a content analysis of twenty - f our (2 4 ) randomly selected Y oruba proverbs , and proverbial expressions, with particular reference to the themes of warning, cooperation, and diversity . The paper argues that proverbs are useful in conflict management, and conflict resolution , and in making people have a peace - loving frame of mind . The paper concludes that proverbs and proverbial expressions are , indeed, vital in relationship management . It avers that anybody wi th a good understanding of proverbs and t heir implications for peace ful coexistence would appreciate conflicts as an intricate part of existence and harmonious living ; and such person(s) would therefore avoid actions and inactions that would promote violence.

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