This paper examines the issue of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Indecent dressing is one of the major problems that is eating up our youths, especially female students. The paper looks at meaning and types of indecent dressing, reasons why some student dress indecently and its effects on undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Dressing originated from the time Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves and made themselves aprons to cover their nakedness after eating the forbidden fruit. This shows that human beings are social animals blessed with degree of intelligence. Our mental ability enables us to cover nakedness. Therefore, dressing is an act of putting on clothes. Importance of wearing clothe on the body is in order to protect, beautify or adorn it. Clothes are one of the basic necessities of man. In its widest sense, it includes a great range of material that man wears or applies to the body. Clothing includes dresses, shoes, jewellery, hairdo and make- up. Clothing is also used to show people’s status and the roles they play in society. The clothes someone decides to wear influences the impression people have about such an individual. It also tells about the family such a person comes from. It can also affect the person’s comfort and self-confidence. The dressing pattern of an individual is a kind of “sign language” that communicates a complete set of information and is usually the basis on which immediate impressions are formed.
A dress is therefore said to be indecent when it has provocative or stimulating influence on almost all those that happen to view it on the user. Although, there are no universally acceptable ways of dressing, dresses are meant to serve some definable purposes, notwithstanding one’s country or region. They are part of people’s culture and they define their tribal or ethnic identity. Apart from dresses being a means for cultural identity, they are for ornamental or aesthetic purposes, for protection of the body against harsh weather conditions as well as for covering the intimate part of the body. These purposes are important especially as they form major aspects of a person’s personality. Indecent appearance has come to characterize the dress pattern of many students on the campuses of higher learning in Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CONCEPT OF INDECENT DRESSING
2.1 Meaning of Indecent Dressing
2.2 Types of Indecent Dressing
3. REASONS WHY SOME UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS DRESS INDECENTLY IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
4. EFFECTS OF INDECENT DRESSING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
5. Theoretical Framework
6. CONNSLLING ROLES FOR CURBING INDECENT DRESSING AMONG UNDERGUATES IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION
7. Conclusion
8. Recommendations
9. REFERENCES
Objectives and Research Themes
This paper aims to investigate the prevalence and implications of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions, identifying its root causes and exploring the necessary counselling interventions to foster a more disciplined and morally upright academic environment.
- The impact of home background and parental upbringing on student dress patterns.
- The role of modernization, internet exposure, and peer group influence in shaping youth behavior.
- The social and academic consequences of indecent dressing, including security risks and moral decline.
- Development of effective counselling strategies and institutional policies to curb inappropriate attire.
Excerpt from the Book
INTRODUCTION
Dressing originated from the time Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves and made themselves aprons to cover their nakedness after eating the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:7). This shows that human beings are social animals blessed with degree of intelligence. Our mental ability enables us to cover nakedness. Therefore, dressing is an act of putting on clothes. Importance of wearing clothe on the body is in order to protect, beautify or adorn it. Clothes are one of the basic necessities of man. In its widest sense, it includes a great range of material that man wears or applies to the body. Clothing includes dresses, shoes, jewelry, hairdo and make- up. Clothing is also used to show people’s status and the roles they play in society (Obeta & Uwah, 2015). They further explained that the clothe someone decides to wear influences the impression people have about such an individual. It also tells about the family such a person comes from. It can also affect the person’s comfort and self-confidence. The dressing pattern of an individual is a kind of “sign language” that communicates a complete set of information and is usually the basis on which immediate impressions are formed (Omede, 2011).
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the origins and significance of clothing in human society, defining indecent dressing as a provocative mode of appearance that contradicts cultural and institutional norms.
CONCEPT OF INDECENT DRESSING: This section defines the term in the context of morality and provides a detailed list of prohibited clothing items for both male and female students at the university.
REASONS WHY SOME UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS DRESS INDECENTLY IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: This chapter analyzes external and internal factors, such as poor home training, negative internet exposure, peer pressure, and the influence of modernization.
EFFECTS OF INDECENT DRESSING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: This chapter outlines the severe consequences of indecent dressing, ranging from social issues like sexual harassment and ritual killings to academic failure.
Theoretical Framework: This section utilizes modernization theory to explain the shift from traditional to Westernized values and how this transition impacts the current dressing habits of Nigerian youth.
CONNSLLING ROLES FOR CURBING INDECENT DRESSING AMONG UNDERGUATES IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION: This chapter discusses the necessity of establishing guidance units and using cognitive restructuring techniques to help students improve their self-esteem and moral judgment.
Conclusion: This section summarizes the urgency of addressing indecent dressing to prevent further moral erosion in educational institutions.
Recommendations: This chapter suggests actionable steps for administrators, the media, students, and parents to collectively improve dressing standards.
Keywords
Indecent dressing, undergraduate students, tertiary institutions, counselling role, modernization, peer group influence, home background, internet exposure, moral decadence, dress code, sexual harassment, student discipline, Nigerian education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research paper?
The paper examines the growing issue of indecent dressing among undergraduate students in Nigerian universities, analyzing its causes and effects on the academic and social lives of students.
What are the central themes discussed in the work?
The core themes include the impact of upbringing, the influence of modern trends, the psychological pressure of peer groups, and the responsibility of educational institutions in maintaining moral standards.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to explore the causes of improper dress patterns and suggest effective counselling strategies that can help students adopt more culturally and morally appropriate attire.
Which scientific methodology or framework is utilized?
The paper is anchored in Modernization Theory, which helps explain the sociological shift in values as societies move from traditional to industrial or Western-influenced structures.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers definitions and types of indecent dressing, contributing factors like the home environment and ICT, consequences such as ritual killings and academic performance, and the role of professional counselling.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Key terms include Indecent dressing, peer group influence, modernization, counselling role, moral decadence, and student behavior.
How does the author relate the internet to this issue?
The author highlights that while ICT is beneficial, students often use it to access negative content that influences their dressing styles in ways that deviate from traditional African values.
What is the recommended role of parents?
Parents are urged to take active responsibility for their children's upbringing, monitor their wards' wardrobes, and instill strong moral discipline rather than abandoning them to societal pressures.
What specific institutional measures are proposed?
The paper recommends that universities should strictly implement and communicate clear dress codes and establish functional guidance and counselling units to support students.
- Quote paper
- Confidence Erhunse (Author), 2019, Indecent Dressing Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria. Counsels for Solving the Problem, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/507384
