Theory question 104
CultismSection A (answer two questions from each section)
(a) What is cultism?
(b) Explain three reasons why students join cult.
(c) Identify three preventive measures against cultism.
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(a) Cultism is the practice of belonging to a secret group whose members are bound by oaths and rituals, whose activities are hidden from the public and often violent.
(b) Any three:
Peer pressure / influence of friends.
Desire for protection or power.
Desire for popularity, recognition or to be feared.
Poor parental care / broken homes.
To get money, favours or good grades without effort.
Frustration, revenge or ignorance of the dangers.
(c) Any three:
Enlightenment of students on the dangers of cultism.
Strict punishment / expulsion of cultists.
Good parenting and monitoring of children.
Encouraging lawful clubs, sports and religious activities.
Guidance and counselling.
Good security on campuses.
Three parts; answer each.