Churches and gender inequality in primary school education. Getembe Division in Kisii Central District Kenya
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Date
2008
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The general objective of the study was to analyse the contribution of Churches in
addressing gender inequality in primary schools in Getembe division
The specific objectives of the study were; to analyse the forms of gender inequality:
causes of gender inequality; and the impact of gender inequality in primary schools
and in the community.
The researcher used questionnaires, interview and observation as the research
instruments. The data collection methods comprised both primary and secondary
data collection methods.
Majority of the people according to the findings are not a ware of gender inequality in
primary school education, therefore, female pupils drop out of primary school
education.
From the revelations of the study, the researcher recommends that;
Parents and primary school teachers should be encouraged to educate girls; and
that more relevant courses and practical subjects should be introduced to the
curriculum.
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A dissertation submitted to the faculty of Institute of Open and Distance Education in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Gender, Girl Child Education, Kenya, Churches, Gender Equality