The Impact of Cultural Beliefs and Practices in The Education of Female Students at Primary Education in Eastern Gojjam Administrative Zone of Amhara Region
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The major purpose (objective) of this study was to examine the impacts of cultural
beliefs and practices up on girls' education in primary schools of Eastern Gojjam
zone of Amhara regional state. To that end, a descriptive survey research method
was employed. The data were collected from 367 female students, 46 teachers, 19
principals and 12 parents. Besides, data were collected using instruments such as
questionnaire and structured interview. The data obtained through questionnaire
were tabulated analyzed, using simple statistical methods such as mean and
percentage and discussed and interpreted. Interviews were analyzed using
qualitative description and narration. The major cultural belief and practices
affecting girls' education are found to be: early marriage, FGM, and excess ive
work load at home were largely practiced in the zone. There were also practices
related to sexual harassments out of school and beating including snatching of
personal properties. Some traditional beliefs like considering female students
inferior to boys, perceiving girls born for household tasks and boys for education
and leadership were major cultural constraints that affect girls' education in
eastern Gojjam zone. 11 was recommended that Primary school principals should
give emphasis for full fledged implementations of gender equality, creating
awareness among parents about the harmful effects traditional practices,
executing laws properly to reduce the expansion of violation of girls' rights.
Primary schools should also arrange and supervise the participation of girls in
extra curricular activities and class activities as well.
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Cultural Beliefs and Practices in The Education of Female Students