Socio-Economic Factors for Out-of-School Children (A Case Study of Taluka Hala, District Matiari, Sindh)

Abstract

This study is conducted to analyse the school enrolment status of the rural areas of taluka Hala, district Matiari, providing facts and figures about the condition of schools in the area, socio-economic conditions of the population living in the area, number of school going and Out-Of-School children in the area. Some focus is also given to work out school dropout in the region. The study also provides perception of parents and teachers about high number of Out-Of-School children in the area. The analysis discloses the underlying factors for low school enrolment in the area. The study is based on measurement of four key parameters, “4As”, Availability of schools in the region, Accessibility of schools to the communities, Affordability of the parents and Awareness about the education. The major finding of the survey is that, economic factor is a key factor behind the low school enrolment of the children in the area. Many Out-Of-School children help their parents to earn money for their wellbeing.