Browsing by Author "Aiseta, Aisha"

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    Countering the Education Bog for the Girl-Child: Global Progress to Build on the Ugandan Case
    (Islamic University Journal of Social Sciences, 2021) Luwemba, Musa Maswanku; Aiseta, Aisha
    One of the primary rights that is required for progress is education. A county that invests in both the girl and boy child's education is one that is committed to long-term, dependable, and sustainable growth. In Africa, however, boys have a considerably better probability of getting enrolled, admitted, retained, and completing their education than girls. This is owing to educational stumbling blocks and cultural, economic, political, and social problems. These have a lengthy history, yet they are still relevant today. The question now is how long these obstacles will persist, and if so, how they might be overcome in order to attain the gender equality enshrined in Uganda's constitution, as well as many other international agreements.
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    Muslim Women Education in Uganda: History and Contributions
    (Islamic University Journal of Social Sciences, 2021) Aiseta, Aisha; Luwemba, Musa
    Today's educational system displays unequal chances based on socioeconomic status, family background, gender, and religion affiliation, to name a few. J. Walker, C. Pearce, K. Boe, and M. Lawson (2019:5), As a result, it's not unexpected that Muslim women in Uganda were neglected in school for a long time. Schulz is a well-known figure in the (2013: 399). This article examines the history of Muslim women's education in Uganda by tracking the evolution of education, both Islamic and formal, and Muslim women's enrollment in the early years, as well as how far they have progressed in their educational pursuits. Specific instances of educated Muslim women in Uganda from various professions in the private and public sectors, as well as their contributions, will be discussed. Several authors have depicted Muslim education in general, as well as how Muslims have been sidelined in secular education.