Assessment of Factors Influencing Women in Attending Higher Institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria: Implications Sociology of Education

The researcher investigated the assessment of factors influencing women in attending higher institutions Sokoto state, Nigeria. To attain this objective, came up with four objectives to guide study: socio-cultural practices, education policies, academic performance and socio-economic status. Descriptive survey method was used as study intended collect data from members a given population determine status that particular respect one or more variables study. target for 74100 representing total number students two institutions. A sample size 382 proportionate sampling technique select respondents. research instruments were questionnaires. pilot done questionnaire validated by expert faculty extension services establish validity. ascertain reliability instruments, split half employed. Frequency tables analyze collected data. finding presented help simple frequency count percentage. Results interpreted required recommendations made at end It found less access institution because social cultural educational Recommendations further made.