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The Influence of Gender Roles on Access to Basic Education in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined socio-cultural factors influencing access to basic education in Turkana Central Sub-County, focusing on gender roles. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, it employed a mixed-method design targeting 172 participants, with 120 sampled. Data were collected via questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using SPSS, descriptive statistics, and Chi-square tests. Results showed gender roles, caregiver attitudes, and family structures significantly impacted educational access, with Chi-square values of 6.465. The study concluded that socio-cultural factors greatly affect education access and recommended community capacity building to overcome barriers and enhance policy interventions.

Source: International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32453

Authors: John Yenjela Nyongesa -, Lusire Lumumba, -, Susan Ouko -

Institution: Turkana University College

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Education, and Development Issues

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405811387