Vol. 1, December 2023

Cross-Cultural Influences on Girl-Child Education in Ojo Riverine Area of Lagos State, Nigeria

Dr. Enitan Omolara Falade, Prof. Olawunmi Ayodeji Badejo

Abstract

Education for girl children, particularly at the secondary level, is increasingly recognized as having
enormous social and economic benefits for emerging nations like Nigeria. However, in other areas of
the country, it is more difficult for girls to enroll in school. Even though research consistently shows
that educating girls is the single most important factor influencing women's participation in a
country's development, there is still a gender gap in education. In Nigeria, notably the Ojo Riverine
area of Lagos states have expressed their commitment to providing education for all of their school-age
children and put out efforts to make it easier for girls to enroll in secondary schools and to remain
there as well as perform well in those institutions. Despite this dedication, achieving the desired
equity and universality of secondary school is still hindered by the low female involvement in
education. Regarding the participation of girls in secondary school, the Ojo Riverine Area continues
to fall behind. In light of this, the study's goal is to investigate the cross-cultural influences on girls'
educational engagement, including the parental attitude toward it as well as the effects of gender
preferences, religious beliefs, and female role models. The research project used a qualitative
descriptive survey research design. The study's target group was the parents and female pupils of the
Ojo Riverine area in Lagos State. Research instruments for the study included questionnaires and
interviews.

Keywords

Cross-Cultural, Educational Engagement, Gender and Girl-Child

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