Factors Influencing Girls' Education in Nepal: History and Perceptions of Participants

Abstract

This study aims to explore the various ways in which gender discrimination reveals itself within the realm of education for girls, both within the school environment and at home. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the various factors that influence gender-related disparities in girls' education and examine the history of schooling for girls. In our society, socio-cultural norms and values that are biased towards gender are deeply ingrained, and this has prompted the Nepal government to initiate several measures aimed at fostering a gender-friendly environment within schools. Despite these interventions, the study finds that achieving gender parity in education remains elusive. As such, the study has prioritized examining how gender-based societal influences impede girls' education. The study is based on field data collected through direct interaction with participants to obtain insights grounded in real-world experiences.