Socio-cultural Factors Impacting Rural Adolescent Girls experience in Education in Kachechete Ward of Hwange District

Kuziwa Bhiri

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41837

Socio-cultural Factors Impacting Rural Adolescent Girls experience in Education in Kachechete Ward of Hwange District

Author(s)	Mr. Kuziwa Bhiri
Country	Zimbabwe
Abstract	The aim of this study was to assess the socio-cultural factors impacting rural adolescent girls experience in education in Kachechete Ward of Hwange District. There is lack of access to resources, gender socialization of girls’ low self-esteem and peer influences. The objectives of the study were: to identify the socio-cultural challenges that affect the educational experiences of adolescent girls; to assess the impact of socio-cultural challenges affecting educational experiences of adolescent girls; and to ascertain strategies for addressing obstacles related to adolescent girls’ educational experiences. The social norms and social justice theories were used to understand and explain the socio-cultural factors impacting adolescent girls experience in education. The descriptive survey design and a qualitative approach were used in the study. A total sample of 50 participants was selected using purposive sampling technique. Major findings were that house chores, lack of inspiration/motivation, lack of resources and lack of sanitary wear during menstruation affected educational experiences of adolescent girls. The impact of these challenges was absenteeism, poor academic performance, low self-esteem, early marriages and pregnancies, low participation because of beliefs about menstruation and academic disengagement in extreme instances. Mitigatory measures include parental active participation in girl child education, provision of sanitary wear, uniforms and food and holding seminars on various topics for children as well as parents. The government should intensify elevation of girls so as to lure them into the schools, through bursaries, girls’ clubs, and provision of uniforms or other monetary incentives Traditional leaders should ensure that detrimental cultural and traditional norms are avoided and corrective measures are implemented. Schools should ensure that they have trained counsellors among their staff.
Keywords	Sociocultural, factors, impacting, Rural, adolescent
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41837
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9gvdq

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