EFFECTS OF SELECTED CULTURAL PRACTICES ON EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AMONGST GIRLS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
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Date
2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
The study investigated effects of cultural practices on girl child educational achievement .The
objectives of the study was: Analyze the effects of female genital mutilation among girls on
educational achievement among girls in Narok County, to examine the effects of early marriages
on educational achievement in Narok County and to evaluate the influence of gender roles on
girls educational participation and achievement within the County .The study was conducted
using descriptive survey design .The target population was teachers 30 and 70 parents .The
study sample will be drawn 5 secondary schools across 2 educational zones utilizing stratified
sampling for schools and Purposive sampling for teachers and parents .Data was collected
primarily through questionnaires and analyze using both qualitative and quantitative technique of
data analysis. The findings revealed that cultural practices remain deeply attached in maasai
community, significantly influencing girls educational outcomes. FGM was found to cause
physical and psychological trauma that limit class attendance and concentration while early
marriage emerged as primary factor contributing to school dropout among girls. Gender roles
further limited academic progress by burdening them with domestic responsibilities that reduced
their study time. The correlations analysis indicated a strong negative relationship between the
prevalence of harmful cultural practices and educational achievement levels among girls
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education