ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO GIRLS’ EDUCATION AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN DISTRICT MOHMAND- A SIGN OF BACKWARDNESS

Abstract

This study explored the economic barriers in girls’ education at secondary level in district Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The objective of the study was to assess economic barriers to girls’ education at secondary level in district Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhw. Quantitative approach was used. Descriptive survey method of research was used. A 4-point Likert type self-developed scale was used for data collection. Tool was validated through experts in the field while reliability was determined as 0.618 through Cronbach Alpha. Population was all secondary level female students in district Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Random sampling technique was used. A sample of fifty female students was taken for study. Data were analyzed through SPSS. It was found that majority of the students responded that they strongly agreed with the economic constrains as the main barriers for continuing female education at secondary level. It was recommended that Govt. and other nongovernment organizations may take steps for removal of these barriers by providing scholarships, monthly stipends and financial assistance to female students at secondary level.

Keywords: Barriers, Secondary level, economic, girls’ education.