ethnic diversity in Nigeria
the Yoruba
mostly in southwestern part of Nigeria
the Hausa
the Ibo
dominate northern part of Nigeria & Hausaland
dominate five states in southeastern Nigeria
religious concept: Christianity and Islam
early adopters in religious terms
controlled by hierachial rulers
greatest in territority and population
religious concept: conservative Islam
ruled by the Emirs
religious concept: Christianity
cultural values: fairness & honesty
democratic & independent
How their history affected the colonization
the Yoruba
Christian and Muslims missionaries had strong success among them
the Hausa
ruled from the background by influencing the Emirs
the Ibo
most responsive to western Christian missionaries (:mostly Christians)
Britons could take control easily over them
vulnerable for enslavement
British colonials simply took over the Emirs
History
present society
the Yoruba
the Hausa
the Ibo
men tend to rule over women
women are second classed citizens
women are strong & independent people
polygamous familiy structure
men rule over women
polygamous family structure
men not allowed to control women