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Barriers to female higher education in selected communities in the Ketu-South Municipality

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dc.contributor.author Yibor, E.S.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-02-19T11:35:07Z
dc.date.available 2024-02-19T11:35:07Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2121
dc.description A thesis in the Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Social Science, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Social Studies) in the University of Education, Winneba en_US
dc.description.abstract Despite efforts by researchers and institutions to promote women's empowerment, the gender gap persists in higher education institutions. This study, therefore, sought to examine the barriers to female higher education in Kopeyia, Hatsukope, and Tokor communities in Ketu South Municipality. The study examined perceptions about female higher education, sociocultural and economic factors that impede female higher education, as well as the support systems available to them. Using a convergent parallel design, the study gathered quantitative data from 355 female SHS graduates that were selected using a disproportionate stratified sampling technique and qualitative data from 10 participants, including 7 parents and 3 chiefs of female SHS graduates who were purposively selected. Quantitative data was gathered using a questionnaire, and qualitative data was gathered using a semi-structured interview guide. Quantitative results were analyzed using frequency, percentages, and means, whereas qualitative results were analyzed thematically. The study found that female SHS graduates in the chosen communities’ value higher education, but this desire is hindered by various socio-cultural and economic factors. Poor academic performance was identified as the major barrier to female higher education; however, participants disagreed that factors such as gender norms, early marriage, pregnancy-related issues, traditional rites, and religious beliefs formed barriers to female higher education. All economic barriers to female higher education were supported. Also, it was seen that females receive little attention in terms of support systems for higher education. Hence, all traditional rulers and NGOs should collaborate to strengthen support systems to increase female higher educational enrollment. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education Winneba en_US
dc.subject Female higher education en_US
dc.title Barriers to female higher education in selected communities in the Ketu-South Municipality en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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