(a) What is cultism? (b) Highlight six reasons for the formation of cult groups.

Explanation

a) Cultism is a secret practice by members of cult groups whose activities are violent and extreme in nature.

b)Reasons for the formation of cult groups

• Desire to hide one’s weaknesses.
• Failure on the part of the family/poor parenting.
• Negative peer group influence.
• Inadequate religious and moral education.
• Poor students welfare in schools/colleges.
• Desperate satisfaction of aspirations/academic success.
• Mass media influence.
• Tacit support of academic staff of schools and colleges.
• Threat by lecturers.
• Quest for justice.