Multinational Research Society Publisher

MRS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Literature

Issue-10(October), Volume-3 2026

1. Attitude of Students of Tertiary Institutions in Abia State Towards Vi...
2

Orioha Chukwudi Godspower* & P...
Department of Age Grade and Family Education, Faculty of Religious Education, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
1-14
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23254915

This research investigated the perspectives of tertiary institution students in Abia State regarding violent acts depicted in Nollywood films, focusing specifically on the Umuahia South Local Government Area. The study was structured around five research objectives that addressed students' exposure to violence, their attitudes toward it, the perceived impact of violent content on the acceptance of violence, the connection between viewing frequency and attitudes, as well as perceived gender differences in responses to media violence. A quantitative research methodology and descriptive survey design were employed, with a sample of 300 students selected from local tertiary institutions. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire featuring 15 items rated on a four-point Likert scale: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. The results revealed a significant level of exposure to violent content, with 70% of participants strongly agreeing that they often watched Nollywood films that included violent actions. Additionally, many respondents believed that regular exposure to violent scenes could affect students’ acceptance and understanding of violence. The study also highlighted perceived gender differences in attitudes toward violence among male and female students. It concluded that depictions of violence in Nollywood films can shape students’ perceptions and attitudes, especially when such acts are portrayed as acceptable, heroic, or justifiable.

2. Police Leadership and Organisational Performance in South Africa: Acco...
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Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Tshwane University of Technology
15-35
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23391284

Police leadership is a critical determinant of organisational effectiveness, particularly in complex policing environments characterised by high crime levels, public scrutiny, resource constraints, governance challenges and increasing demands for professional and accountable policing. In South Africa, concerns about police performance have increasingly raised questions about the extent to which leadership accountability, professionalisation, ethical conduct and governance contribute to the effectiveness of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This study examines the relationship between police leadership and organisational performance in South Africa, with particular attention to leadership accountability, professionalisation, governance and organisational culture. The problem addressed by the study is that, despite extensive governance structures, policing policies and professionalisation initiatives, SAPS continues to experience organisational and performance challenges. These include weaknesses in accountability, leadership instability, organisational culture, management practices and the implementation of corrective measures. The study therefore seeks to understand whether and how leadership practices contribute to or constrain effective policing. The purpose of the study is to explore the experiences and perceptions of SAPS managers regarding the influence of leadership accountability, professionalisation, governance and ethical leadership on organisational performance and effective service delivery. A qualitative research approach will be employed within an interpretivist paradigm, using a phenomenological research design. Approximately 15–20 purposively selected SAPS managers and senior officials will participate in semi-structured interviews. Data will be audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using ATLAS.ti 2023, following Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach to thematic analysis. Trustworthiness will be established through credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability, while ethical approval, informed consent, confidentiality and secure data management will be maintained. The anticipated key findings are that effective police leadership is likely to be associated with stronger accountability, professional conduct, organisational commitment and improved performance. Conversely, weak leadership accountability, leadership instability, inconsistent consequence management, organisational culture challenges and inadequate governance may constrain effective policing. The study further anticipates that organisational culture will influence the relationship between leadership and performance. The study concludes that effective policing requires more than leadership structures or policies; it requires competent, ethical, accountable and professional leadership capable of translating policy, resources and organisational strategies into operational results. Strengthening leadership accountability, professionalisation, governance and organisational culture is therefore essential to improving SAPS organisational performance, public confidence and effective service delivery.

3. Cultural Representation In Media: A Literature Review
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Dr. Onwuka Okereke*
Department of Mass Communication, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
36-41
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23463240

Cultural representation in media broadcasting is a crucial topic in communication research, as radio and television significantly shape public perceptions, cultural identities, and social dynamics. This literature review investigates the portrayal of cultural diversity in broadcasting, focusing on ethnicity, language, religion, gender, indigenous cultures, and minority identities. Utilizing academic works and institutional reports from 2018 to 2026, the review addresses various aspects such as representation, stereotyping, media ownership, broadcasting in indigenous languages, local content regulations, and the effects of digital streaming. The findings reveal that merely increasing visibility does not ensure fair representation, as marginalized groups often continue to face stereotyping, underrepresentation, or exclusion from decision-making. The case of Nigerian broadcasting highlights the challenges of balancing cultural preservation, commercial interests, globalization, and national unity. The review points out ongoing methodological and regional gaps, especially regarding audience interpretations and participation of minority cultures. It concludes that fostering inclusive broadcasting necessitates comprehensive policy implementation, culturally aware production, diverse media staff, and systematic evaluation of representation across both traditional and digital mediums.

4. Moroccan Women and the Restriction of Freedoms: Between International...
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Dr. Fatima FERHANE*
Independent researcher, Social Court of First Instance in Casablanca, Morocco
42-48
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23524071

Despite Morocco’s commitment to international human rights instruments and its constitutional recognition of equality, women and girls may continue to encounter social and institutional restrictions that affect their personal freedoms and self-expression. This study examines the gap between Morocco’s international obligations concerning women’s rights and the social practices that may limit the exercise of these rights, with particular attention to the educational environment. It adopts a qualitative case-study approach centred on a Moroccan schoolgirl who experienced exclusion from classroom activities because of her clothing. Information was collected through a semi-structured interview exploring the incident, its psychological and educational effects, the student’s relationships with peers, and her subsequent educational choices. The analysis suggests that disciplinary practices related to clothing, when perceived as disproportionate or insensitive to individual differences, may weaken students’ sense of belonging, undermine their motivation to attend school, and contribute to negative peer interactions. The case also highlights tensions between institutional regulations, family upbringing, individual expression, and prevailing social expectations. Although the study is based on a single case and cannot establish how widespread these experiences are, it illustrates the importance of examining how legal principles concerning equality and non-discrimination are implemented in everyday educational settings. The study recommends reviewing school regulations, strengthening human rights and gender-equality education, training educational staff in child protection and non-discriminatory practices, and encouraging constructive cooperation among schools, students, and families. It concludes that meaningful protection of women’s and girls’ freedoms requires not only formal legal commitments but also fair, inclusive, and respectful practices within educational institutions.

5. Queer Identity and the Politics of Belonging in Contemporary Indian En...
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Ashutosh Raj*
Assistant Professor (Contractual) RDM Halsi, Lakhisarai
49-53
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23660659

This article argues that contemporary Indian English poetry by queer writers is less a search for inclusion than a sustained interrogation of what it means to belong at all. Drawing on Nira Yuval-Davis's (2011) account of the politics of belonging, alongside queer theory from Foucault (1978), Butler (1990), Ahmed (2006) and Gopinath (2005), it reads the work of Hoshang Merchant, R. Raj Rao, Suniti Namjoshi, Agha Shahid Ali and Akhil Katyal against the shifting legal landscape shaped by Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The article shows that these poets negotiate four overlapping sites of belonging: the family, the nation, the city and the literary tradition itself. Rather than seeking admission to these structures on existing terms, the poems recover suppressed archives of same-sex desire, remap urban and diasporic space, and expose the caste, class and gender exclusions that persist within queer communities. The article concludes that the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) did not resolve the question of belonging; instead, it opened a new poetic terrain in which legal citizenship and affective belonging remain productively at odds.





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