APY3702 Assignment 3
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (519063) - DUE
27 September 2024
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, APY3702 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (519063) - DUE 27 September 2024
QUESTION 1: Lesson 7 The prescribed reading
‘Sustainable development and environmental health
problems in Africa: A critique’ (2015) “was written by
Abiodun Ogunbodede who at that stage was a student in
the Department of Sociology/Anthropology at the
University of Uyo, Nigeria. His paper is about the impact
of multinational companies, particularly those in the oil
(petroleum) industry, on the lives of the affected
communities and what he as an African anthropologist
from a people-orientated African approach recommends
as a possible solution. It is important to note that
researchers might have different solutions to the same
problems, but by reading different opinions we become
more informed on a particular topic, and we grow to
become thorough critical readers and make informed
choices about possible solutions. The main aim of this
reading is to focus on the contents – there is a lot to be
learned from his approach, explanations, and solution. It
should be pointed out that through publications, human
issues, and possible solutions are made known to the
world and can assist in the implementation of positive
changes for humanity.” (APY:40) Critically discuss the
reasons and consequences of, as well as possible
solutions to overexploitation and pollution of a
community, society, and nation’s natural environment as
identified by Ogunbodede (2015). (Do not exceed
approximately 750 words)
In his 2015 paper, Abiodun Ogunbodede examines the severe environmental degradation caused
by multinational oil companies operating in Africa, particularly in the Niger Delta region of
Nigeria. His critique provides an anthropological and people-centered perspective on the
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (519063) - DUE
27 September 2024
CONTACT:
, APY3702 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (519063) - DUE 27 September 2024
QUESTION 1: Lesson 7 The prescribed reading
‘Sustainable development and environmental health
problems in Africa: A critique’ (2015) “was written by
Abiodun Ogunbodede who at that stage was a student in
the Department of Sociology/Anthropology at the
University of Uyo, Nigeria. His paper is about the impact
of multinational companies, particularly those in the oil
(petroleum) industry, on the lives of the affected
communities and what he as an African anthropologist
from a people-orientated African approach recommends
as a possible solution. It is important to note that
researchers might have different solutions to the same
problems, but by reading different opinions we become
more informed on a particular topic, and we grow to
become thorough critical readers and make informed
choices about possible solutions. The main aim of this
reading is to focus on the contents – there is a lot to be
learned from his approach, explanations, and solution. It
should be pointed out that through publications, human
issues, and possible solutions are made known to the
world and can assist in the implementation of positive
changes for humanity.” (APY:40) Critically discuss the
reasons and consequences of, as well as possible
solutions to overexploitation and pollution of a
community, society, and nation’s natural environment as
identified by Ogunbodede (2015). (Do not exceed
approximately 750 words)
In his 2015 paper, Abiodun Ogunbodede examines the severe environmental degradation caused
by multinational oil companies operating in Africa, particularly in the Niger Delta region of
Nigeria. His critique provides an anthropological and people-centered perspective on the
