Fereja, Temesgen (PhD)Admasu, Fikremarkos2019-01-032023-11-102019-01-032023-11-102009-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/15522The 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.enCultural Beliefs and Practices in The Education of Female StudentsThesis