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Parking Sign and Solidarity within Religious Groups: Social Identity Constructions in Nigeria *
Author(s) -
Lawuyi Olatunde B.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
sociological inquiry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.446
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1475-682X
pISSN - 0038-0245
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-682x.1990.tb00158.x
Subject(s) - solidarity , sign (mathematics) , sociology , interpersonal communication , interpretation (philosophy) , identity (music) , social identity theory , social psychology , religious identity , interpersonal relationship , gender studies , psychology , social science , social group , aesthetics , law , political science , negotiation , linguistics , mathematical analysis , philosophy , mathematics , politics
This study offers an interpretation of driving signs used in interpersonal communication. Questionnaires were administered in a university setting to faculty members to assess the manner in which “parking” is used. Religious affiliations of the respondents are related to social identities, and the results suggest that religion serves as a direct influence on motorists who park off the road to communicate with other drivers. The findings further suggest that within the specific cultural milieu described, parking connotes respect for family members.