Influence Of Cultural Practices On Girl Child Education In Bukiialu Sub-County, Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT

The study was set to evaluate the contributions of cultural practices on girl child education in

Bukhalu sub-county, Balambuli district. It was guided by three research objeclives which

included to find out how cultural factors influence Girl child academic achievement in Buldialu

sub-county, explore other factors that influence girl child academic achievement in Bukhalu subcounty,

explore the strategies that can be adopted to improve girl’s education in the cultural

diversity in Bukhalu sub-county.

The researcher used an analytical design the study took place inBukhalu sub-county, the study

population was 60 respondents who were chosen from the different population categories.

The study findings were that cultural factors affecting girl child education in Bukhalu subcounty.

The findings were that majority of respondents agree with Circumcision that affect the

state of girl child education for marriage 21.6%, Early marriage had 1 8.3%, We develop

insecure feelings which reduce our concentration on academics had 15%, We are given too much

work at home. This denies us study time besides leaving us fatigued had 13.3%, The need for

bride price has forced girls into marriage had 11.7%, our parents delay! do not pay fees hence we

are often at home for fees instead of being in class had 10% and Stereotypic gender role

dispositions had 10% of the respondents.

It was also established that other factors other influence Girl education in Bukhalu sub-county.

The findings were thatPoverty among parents affects girl education in Bukhalu sub-county

3 8.3%. Lack of scholastic materials had 16.7%, Sexual violence had 20%, Lack of community

emphasis on education had 15% of the respondents and Limited government support had 10% of

the respondents.In comparing the influence of cultural than other factors. The study findings

were thatcultural are less influencing according to 40% of the respondents while 60% argued that

other factors influence more.

It was also established that the interventions established in Bukhalu sub-county. Sanitization of

masses of masses had 25%, Rescheduling the circumcision ceremony had 46.7%, provision of

school services to girls had 20% and Improved concentration on educational services had 8.3%

The researcher presented that 45% of the respondents argued that the interventions are effective

while 55% of them argued that they are not effective. On what should be done to improve the

state of affair. The findings were that the need for sensitization amongst parent; had 25%,

Provision of scholastic materials to girls h~d 50% of the respondents, there is need for political

intervention on education 16.7% of the respondents,Ensure effective education policy

dissemination and implementation.

The researchers herein recommend the following for implementation in order to en~iance girls’

academic performance in girls’ schools in Bukhalu sub-county Bulambuli district and schools in

other areas but with similar circumstances. The government through the Ministry of education

should supply sanitary towels to secondary school girls, the government to enhance affirmative

action and enforcement of laws on girls’ rights among others.The Ministry of Education to

enhance sensitization of parents on the significance of girls’ education possibly through the

village Elders and chiefs and other forums. Government should enhance guidance and counseling services in girls’ secondary schools.