EFFECTS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

dc.contributor.authorRashida Adamu Oyoru
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-08T13:33:17Z
dc.date.available2025-12-08T13:33:17Z
dc.date.issued2023-06-15
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the social and cultural factors that impact the educational experiences of women in Northern Nigeria. Recent declarations and resolutions have heightened the focus on promoting greater female involvement in education. The region is experiencing a significant decrease in the quality of education, along with difficulties in getting girls to enrol, stay in school, and successfully complete senior secondary education. The main aim of the study was to assess the socio-cultural elements that impact the education of girls in Northern Nigeria. The functionalist theory was utilized as the selected theoretical framework, presenting a systematic technique to examine and comprehend the societal factors that influence the educational environment for young girls. It also provided valuable perspectives on possible avenues for enhancement. The study used a survey research methodology and employed structured questionnaires as the main technique to collect data from chosen participants. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the hypotheses in the study. Research results emphasised that early marriage greatly hinders the education of girls in Northern Nigeria. The study suggests implementing steps to dissuade early marriages based on its findings. One suggested method is to have the child rights bill approved in all 36 states of the federation, as well as in the Federal Capital Territory. It is recommended that the government utilise legal measures to bring charges against those who promote gender discrimination in girls' education, regardless of their social standing or power.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6419
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFaculty of Management and Social Sciences, KWASU
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol 1, No 1, Pg. 95-106
dc.titleEFFECTS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
dc.typeArticle
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