Religious fertility differentials among the Yoruba of Western Nigeria.
This study examines the influence of religion on fertility among the Yoruba of Western Nigeria. There is a distinct differential in fertility by religion. Fertility is lower for Moslems than for Christians. The difference is attributed to the traditional characteristics of Moslems as opposed to the relatively modern characteristics of the Christians. For example Moslems have low education and occupational status. Consequently Moslems rather than Christians are more likely to observe longer periods of postnatal abstinence and to experience higher pregnancy wastage and sterility rates. (Authors)
This paper will critically explore and compare East Asian perspectives and adaptation modes in the Americas as well as self-perception within the realm of “the Other” through two novels: Yawara! A Travessia Nihondin-Brasil (Yawara! The Nihondin-Brazil Journey 2006) by Julio Miyazawa, a Nipo-Brazilian (Nisei), and Yellow on the Outside, Shame on the Inside: Asian Culture Revealed by the Sino-American Anson Chi (Web published).