Assessing parents’ Attitudes towards Girl-Child Western Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria
*1Abdulaziz Ibrahim, 2Aliyu Garba and 3Laal Nasir
*1Department of Curriculum Studies, Sokoto State University, Nigeria.
2Department of Science Education, Sokoto State University, Nigeria.
3Department of English Language, Sokoto State University, Nigeria.
Abstract
The paper examines parents’ attitudes toward girl-child Western education in Sokoto State, Nigeria, with a focus on identifying influencing factors and proposing strategies to enhance female educational participation. Three research objectives and corresponding research questions guided the study. The descriptive research design of a survey type was adopted for the study. The population of the study consists of Parents across Dange Shuni local government area of Sokoto state using structured questionnaire. The descriptive statistics of simple percentage and frequency counts were used in answering the research questions. The findings reveal that while some parents demonstrate positive attitudes toward girl-child education, a significant proportion still hold reservations influenced by traditional beliefs, early marriage practices, religious interpretations, and economic constraints. Additionally, factors such as parental level of education, household income, and exposure to awareness campaigns were found to significantly affect attitudes. Based on the findings, the study recommends increased community sensitization programs, the involvement of religious and traditional leaders in advocacy, provision of financial incentives such as scholarships, and the implementation of policies that discourage early marriage and support compulsory basic education for girls. The study concludes that improving parents’ attitudes is crucial for enhancing girl-child access to Western education and achieving broader educational development goals in Sokoto State.
Keywords: Early Marriage, Attitude, Western Education, Girl-Child
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