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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 2, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 695-697
Abstract
Education is the means through which a society perpetuates and spreads its own culture. The development of an individual and the progress of a nation depend on education. School dropout is hurdle for this path. Present study is carried out through a cross sectional survey with a interview schedule. The present study explains the demographic characteristics of school dropouts in rural area. This study conducted in rural areas of Aligarh District. A total sample of 101 dropouts was selected for present study. The major finding revealed that girls were more dropout than boys. A majority of dropouts from scheduled and backwards classes. Education status of their parents was low. Keywords:- education, school dropouts, demographic characteristics.
Keywords
School Dropouts, Students.
