Cultural Practices and Religion as Drivers of Violence Against Women in Nigeria

by Oluwayomi N. Yusuf, John Agbonifo
February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

This entry is part 10 of 17 in the series Volume 2 (2025)

Cultural Practices and Religion as Drivers of Violence Against Women in NigeriaAuthor: Oluwayomi N. Yusuf; John AgbonifoKeywords: Violence against Women, Cultural Practices, Religion, Nigeria, Social Norms Theory, RadicalFeminist Theory

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Ondo Journal of Historical Studies

Ondo Journal of Historical Studies

Cultural Practices and Religion as Drivers of Violence Against Women in Nigeria

Ondo Journal of Historical Studies (OJHS)

The peer-reviewed academic journal of the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.