Abstract
This research qualitatively explores the barriers, both stemming from traditional practices and contemporary challenges that hinder marginalized girls from accessing higher education in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Using purposive and snowball sampling, 22 semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents and girls intimately familiar with the issue. Findings indicate a limited number of marginalized girls in Hargeisa attain university education, with the primary obstructions being socio-economic and socio-cultural in nature. These barriers are deeply entrenched in both age-old traditions and current societal challenges. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions by governmental and tertiary institutions. Key determinants impacting higher education access include familial financial constraints, parental education and roles, type of pre-tertiary education, lack of female mentors, early marriage customs, prevalent discrimination, and scarce scholarship opportunities. Addressing these factors is pivotal for enhancing educational prospects for marginalized girls in the region.
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