THE IMPACT OF GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Education for girls is essential to the growth of every society. The capacity of education, especially for females, to bring about positive change in a society has long been acknowledged. Women’s economic independence and their capacity to contribute to community development are both bolstered when women have the opportunity to pursue an education.

The benefits to society of investing in the education of girls are manyfold. As a first result, it helps alleviate poverty. Girls who receive an education have a higher chance of finding well-paying employment and lifting themselves and their families out of poverty. Second, educating girls makes for more fair and inclusive communities and households since they are more equipped to take part in decision-making.

The health of a community can be greatly improved by investing in the education of its young women. Healthier families are the result of educating females, who are more likely to learn about and prioritise preventative care. They are also less likely to have children at a young age since they marry and have children later. The community as a whole benefits from healthier mothers and children as a consequence of these efforts.

Finally, educating girls helps society evolve for the better. It promotes gender equality by questioning established gender roles and stereotypes. Female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other social injustices may be combated via education for females. They also encourage other females to continue their studies by setting a good example. Therefore, investing in the education of girls is a catalyst for community development that may boost the economy, enhance health outcomes, and promote positive social change.

Chapter One:

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of Problem

1.3 Purpose of the study

1.4 Significance of the study

1.5 Scope of the study

1.6 Research questions

Chapter Two:

REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE

Chapter Three:

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Design of the study

3.2 Area of the study

3.3 Population of the study

3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique

3.5 Instrumentation

3.6 Validity of the Instrument

3.7 Administration of the Instrument

3.8 Method of Data Analysis

Chapter Four:

DATA PRESENTATION AND RESULTS

Data Analysis

Chapter Five:

DISCUSSION OF RESULT, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Discussion of the Research Findings

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Education Implication Finding

5.4 Limitation of the Study

5.5 Recommendations

5.6 Suggestion for further Studies

References

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