A STUDY OF THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY FEMALE TEACHERS APPOINTED IN MALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Keywords:
Job Satisfaction Level, Social Problems, Female Teachers, Male Teachers, Elementary SchoolsAbstract
Men and women are always two sides of the same coin, each possessing unique qualities and approaching situations in their own distinct ways. Although possible, a male practitioner can think about fluttering, but still, it is disciplined in the eyes of a talented holder. We are living in a society where everyone expects female nurses and teachers to treat and educate women, but unfortunately, there is a prevalent dislike and resistance towards allowing our own females to participate in education. This research examined one aspect of this educational system which is the problem of female teachers in lower Punjab. This study explored the social problems of these teachers, the level of their job satisfaction, the level of their confidence, and their performance. The population of this study consisted of all the Elementary school of Southern, Punjab Pakistan which has female staff in male Elementary school. The sample was comprised, of 200 female teachers. In non-probability, sampling convenient sample was used. Questionnaires were developed to know their views on the current situation. The value of Cronbach's alpha was 0.750, which shows a high level of reliability of the scale (questionnaire). In our conservative society female teachers face problems appointed in male schools but this study result shows that female teachers are satisfied with their appointment. All the females/participants in this study gave free responses through a questionnaire they are happy to work with male teachers.
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