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The Struggle of Education in Hausaland, Nigeria - A document analysis of education’s effect on Hausa children’s social mobility

Olsen, Jacqueline LU (2022) MIDM19 20221
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
Education is known to be the most prominent factor of social mobility, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the system fuels school dropouts. Thus, this thesis analyses the structures, norms and behavior behind policies and practices of education in Nigeria, and how they may affect Hausa children’s social mobility. Social, economic, and cultural norms and practices play a critical role in Hausa children’s educational attainment. To get an in-depth understanding of this relationship, the thesis applies a critical ontological approach by drawing on Bourdieu’s cultural capital theory combined with McKnight’s social mobility aspects. To evaluate the relevance and applicability of social capital theory in the Nigerian context, this study deploys Ostrom’s... (More)
Education is known to be the most prominent factor of social mobility, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the system fuels school dropouts. Thus, this thesis analyses the structures, norms and behavior behind policies and practices of education in Nigeria, and how they may affect Hausa children’s social mobility. Social, economic, and cultural norms and practices play a critical role in Hausa children’s educational attainment. To get an in-depth understanding of this relationship, the thesis applies a critical ontological approach by drawing on Bourdieu’s cultural capital theory combined with McKnight’s social mobility aspects. To evaluate the relevance and applicability of social capital theory in the Nigerian context, this study deploys Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development framework for the empirical analysis. Through document analysis the paper uses a content analysis of relevant legislation, policy documents, academic articles, and newspaper articles. The main findings suggest that traditional Islamic practices, illiteracy, gender-inequalities and economic barriers restrict Hausa children from attending formal education. Additionally, formal education is the only
educational structure, in Nigeria, that allows a Hausa child to increase its social mobility but is also the main driver of dropouts. The findings may contribute to similar education issues in other Sub-Saharan countries. (Less)
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author
Olsen, Jacqueline LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20221
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Hausa children, education, social mobility, socio-economic inequalities, cultural practices, educational institutions and policies
language
English
id
9081158
date added to LUP
2022-07-20 10:32:31
date last changed
2022-07-20 10:32:31
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  abstract     = {{Education is known to be the most prominent factor of social mobility, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the system fuels school dropouts. Thus, this thesis analyses the structures, norms and behavior behind policies and practices of education in Nigeria, and how they may affect Hausa children’s social mobility. Social, economic, and cultural norms and practices play a critical role in Hausa children’s educational attainment. To get an in-depth understanding of this relationship, the thesis applies a critical ontological approach by drawing on Bourdieu’s cultural capital theory combined with McKnight’s social mobility aspects. To evaluate the relevance and applicability of social capital theory in the Nigerian context, this study deploys Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development framework for the empirical analysis. Through document analysis the paper uses a content analysis of relevant legislation, policy documents, academic articles, and newspaper articles. The main findings suggest that traditional Islamic practices, illiteracy, gender-inequalities and economic barriers restrict Hausa children from attending formal education. Additionally, formal education is the only
educational structure, in Nigeria, that allows a Hausa child to increase its social mobility but is also the main driver of dropouts. The findings may contribute to similar education issues in other Sub-Saharan countries.}},
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  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Struggle of Education in Hausaland, Nigeria - A document analysis of education’s effect on Hausa children’s social mobility}},
  year         = {{2022}},
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