Identification of Dropout Reasons in Public Girls Secondary Schools in South Punjab Pakistan
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This study examines the root causes of the elevated percentages of female students discontinuing their education in public secondary schools in South Punjab, Pakistan. The research used a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews with children, parents, teachers, and educational administrators to collect thorough data. The key findings suggest that dropout rates are highly influenced by socio-economic factors, cultural norms, early marriages, and insufficient educational infrastructure. Moreover, the problem is worsened by gender-based discrimination and the absence of female role models in the education system. The report emphasizes the immediate necessity for governmental interventions targeting the enhancement of school infrastructure, the advancement of gender parity, and the provision of financial incentives to bolster girls' education in this particular area.
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Dropout rates, Early marriages, Gender-based discrimination, Girls' education, Socio-economic factorsReferences
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