Effects of Alternative Rite Of Passage on Girls’ Education among the Keiyo Community of Elgeyo Marakwet County-Kenya (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): J.F. Gitagno
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: Examined the emergence,success and failures of Alternatives Rite of Passage in light of girls’ education in Keiyo district
Study Population: 155 girls who had undergone the alternative rite of passage
Findings: The results showed that ARP approach has been accepted in Keiyo community as a rite of passage to replace the traditional rite of passage,it has also contributed positively in fostering girls’ education in Keiyo community and the community has a positive perception of ARP approach. However,interviews of community’s leaders and elders indicated that the mechanisms that sustain the practice of female circumcision are still firmly rooted in the culture.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya