https://ojs.universityedu.org/index.php/jalvti/issue/feedJournal of Administration, Languages and Vocational Technology Innovation2026-06-26T18:24:11+00:00Open Journal Systems<p>The Journal of Administration, Languages and Vocational Technology Innovation (JALVTI) <em>EISSN: 3141-6357 | PRINT ISSN: 3141-639X </em>is a peer-reviewed, inter-disciplinary academic journal focused on the promotion of scholarship in the intersection of administrative studies, language education studies and vocational technology innovation. The journal provides an academic platform through which scholars, researchers, and practitioners explore modern challenges and new trends in management, communication, skills development, and technology-related vocational practice.</p> <p>JALVTI welcomes original research, theoretical and conceptual manuscripts, review articles, and case studies of high quality that deal with issues and developments in the field of administration in the public and private sector, applied linguistics, language education, and vocational and technical training. It focuses on the use of technology in vocational education, the workforce development, entrepreneurship and organizational effectiveness in a fast changing global environment.</p> <p>The journal especially welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that connect the concepts of administrative efficiency, language proficiency, and technological innovation to the idea of sustainable development and human capital development. It seeks to encourage studies that advance practical knowledge, perfect communication systems, and aid in the decision-making and policy making processes. Being dedicated to academic excellence and ethical publishing practices, JALVTI aims to make significant contributions to knowledge, practice and innovation in education, administration, and vocational technology to the advantage of societal and economic growth.</p>https://ojs.universityedu.org/index.php/jalvti/article/view/225Gender, power, and symbolism in Yoruba proverbs: A sociolinguistic perspective from African oral literature2026-06-26T18:18:39+00:00Raphael Idowu Ibiowotisibunmiidowu63@gmail.com<p><em>This study examines the interrelationship between gender, power, and symbolism in Yoruba proverbs from a sociolinguistic perspective within the broader framework of African oral literature. Yoruba proverbs constitute an important component of indigenous knowledge systems and serve as repositories of cultural values, moral philosophies, and social ideologies. However, beyond their communicative and aesthetic functions, proverbs also encode symbolic meanings that shape gender identities and legitimize social hierarchies. Anchored on Critical Discourse Analysis, Feminist Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism, this study investigates how selected Yoruba proverbs construct masculinity and femininity, reinforce patriarchal ideology, and reproduce power relations in Yoruba society. The study adopts a qualitative research design and purposively selects gender-related proverbs from documented collections and scholarly sources for textual and sociolinguistic analysis. Findings reveal that many Yoruba proverbs symbolically portray men as authoritative, rational, and socially dominant, whereas women are frequently represented as submissive, dependent, emotionally unstable, or confined to domestic spaces. These symbolic constructions not only reflect prevailing sociocultural norms but also contribute to the perpetuation of gender inequality and patriarchal social structures. Nevertheless, emerging reinterpretations of Yoruba proverbs indicate possibilities for challenging traditional stereotypes and promoting gender-inclusive narratives. The study concludes that Yoruba proverbs are not ideologically neutral; rather, they function as sociolinguistic resources through which social meanings, identities, and power relations are negotiated and reproduced. Consequently, the study advocates critical and culturally sensitive reinterpretations of indigenous oral traditions that preserve cultural heritage while advancing gender equity, social inclusion, and transformative discourse in contemporary African societies</em><em>.</em></p>2026-06-26T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s)