Alex J Wilson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4051942 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alex J Wilson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alex J |
| FAMILY NAME | Wilson |
| SIGNATURE | WILSON A J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5640-8473 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Critical Examination of Culture for Explaining Corporal Punishment
Five years after the ban on corporal punishment in Ghanaian schools, many argue that the ban contravenes Ghanaian values and risks promoting indiscipline. Using critical ethnography and the Akan as a case study, we examined whether corporal punishment is attributable to indigenous culture. We found that its use is not wholly attributable to indigeneity. We recommended similar research to unearth the facts and address the problem in other jurisdic…
Lessons from the myth of the Akan for gender mainstreaming in sustainable development
This article examines the Akan myth of the separation of the Supreme Being from humankind and how the knowledge base which it forms can be used for achieving SDG 5 – Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. It developed from a study carried out against the backdrop that indigenous African culture subjugates women, especially, in matters of political participation and representation, and the management of national resources. U…
Personhood, human rights and health among the Akan and Igbo of West Africa
Many African countries are now abreast with the need to link healthcare and human rights, but the individual factor to ensure this is missing. It has become imperative that health policy-makers reflect on the health of individuals within the community in order to achieve a holistic healthcare delivery. Thus, the patients' inputs and their cultural values are invaluable for community health. This essay attempts to identify and examine the relation…
Personhood, human rights and health among the Akan and Igbo of West Africa
Many African countries are now abreast with the need to link healthcare and human rights, but the individual factor to ensure this is missing. It has become imperative that health policy-makers reflect on the health of individuals within the community in order to achieve a holistic healthcare delivery. Thus, the patients' inputs and their cultural values are invaluable for community health. This essay attempts to identify and examine the relation…
Personhood, human rights and health among the Akan and Igbo of West Africa
Many African countries are now abreast with the need to link healthcare and human rights, but the individual factor to ensure this is missing. It has become imperative that health policy-makers reflect on the health of individuals within the community in order to achieve a holistic healthcare delivery. Thus, the patients' inputs and their cultural values are invaluable for community health. This essay attempts to identify and examine the relation…
Lessons from the myth of the Akan for gender mainstreaming in sustainable development
This article examines the Akan myth of the separation of the Supreme Being from humankind and how the knowledge base which it forms can be used for achieving SDG 5 – Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. It developed from a study carried out against the backdrop that indigenous African culture subjugates women, especially, in matters of political participation and representation, and the management of national resources. U…
Critical Examination of Culture for Explaining Corporal Punishment
Five years after the ban on corporal punishment in Ghanaian schools, many argue that the ban contravenes Ghanaian values and risks promoting indiscipline. Using critical ethnography and the Akan as a case study, we examined whether corporal punishment is attributable to indigenous culture. We found that its use is not wholly attributable to indigeneity. We recommended similar research to unearth the facts and address the problem in other jurisdic…
Indigenous (3 works) · African cultural and philosophical studies (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Child and Adolescent Health (1 work) · Corporal punishment (1 work) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (1 work) · Critical ethnography (1 work) · Diverse Research Studies Overview (1 work)