Assessment and Impact of Educational Structure in Balochistan: A Gender-based Study

Abstract

Present research was sought to assess the impact of educational structure based on gender in three districts (Katat, Mastung and Sibi) of the Balochistan province by using simple random sampling. Descriptive type of the research survey was adopted in the present research because of the descriptive type of the study was most suitable to acquiring the groups discernment and judgment anchored in social facts. Three hundred (300) respondents one hundred (100) from each district were selected through simple random sampling (Kalat=100; Mastung=100; Sibi=100 + 300). Multistage sampling technique was used to select the respondents as sample sizes. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was utilized for data analyses. Chi-square test at 5% level of significance was also used. Results reveals that more than half (51.85%) of the respondents observed that their boys have acquired education up to primary level. Whereas (26.85%) settled education for their boys up to middle and matriculation enrollment level education of boys was described by only (16.67%). Most (45.41%) of the respondents restricted to received their education up to primary level; however (32.65%) girls of the respondent families did reach middle institute level of education, Nevertheless, matric enrollment level education of girls was described by only (17.35%).

Based on findings following recommendations were suggested. Education committees which also be participated by active women members be established at union council level as well as at village level to develop confidence of the people of backward areas towards woman education. Women participation in different walks of life can be improved by developing awareness among their males. Introduction of vocational institutes at union council level or even better at village level may be established to utilize the skillful mind of women.