International Journal of
Sociology and Anthropology

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-988X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJSA
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 334

Full Length Research Paper

Witchcraft stigmatization and abuse of children in Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria

Chineyemba Lydia Isioma
  • Chineyemba Lydia Isioma
  • Department of Criminology and Security Studies, College of Arts Management and Social Sciences, Chrisland University Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 26 March 2019
  •  Accepted: 27 June 2019
  •  Published: 31 July 2019

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