Strategies to reduce socio-cultural factors influencing school dropout among secondary school girls in rural areas. A case of Chiweshe Ward 11.
- Author
- Katekwe, Shiphrah R.
- Title
- Strategies to reduce socio-cultural factors influencing school dropout among secondary school girls in rural areas. A case of Chiweshe Ward 11.
- Abstract
- This study identified the sociocultural factors influencing dropout among secondary school girls. The major aim of the study was to investigate the already existing support mechanism that support girls’ education in the Chiweshe area. The study was qualitative in nature and employed focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, questionnaires and document analysis for the purpose of data collection. It employed case study research design and interprevist research philosophy. A sample size of 30 participants was selected from the target population and the total response rate was 80%. The study employed the ecological systems theory. The study revealed that sociocultural factors such as poverty, religion, household responsibilities and engagement in risk behaviors are influencing girl’s dropouts in Chiweshe ward 11. Moreover the study found out that parental levels of education, age, social perception, school environment and a disconnect between educational program intentions and implementation affect girls education contributing to high dropout rates. The study also put across some recommendations which include awareness raising on the importance of education and negative effects of early marriages. A model was also proposed with the aim on empowering girls and communities through encouraging utilization of local resources to minimize over dependence on aid and effective monitoring and evaluation of educational programs to assess if they are still serving its intended purpose.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- School Dropout
- Rural Areas
- Secondary School Girls
- Supervisor
- Mrs. Chigondo
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
