Gender inequality among social studies students in Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa

Abstract

This study examined gender inequality among Social Studies students in Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa. To achieve the purpose of this research work, one objective and one research question was raised and one hypothesis formulated to guide the study. Literature was reviewed based on the purpose of the study. The study employed ex-post facto research design was employed. The population of the study comprised one thousand, six hundred and twenty (1,620) second year Social Studies students’ 2016/2017 academic session in Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa. Accidental sampling technique was used in selecting two hundred (200) students as sample. The collected data was analyzed using independent t-test. The result revealed a significant difference between male and female students of Social Studies admitted in Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa. The study recommended that government should make a policy to encourage female students to have access to education in order to bridge the gap of gender inequality among students in tertiary institution.

Keywords: Gender inequality, admission ratio and students’ achievements