Public Perceptions of Adults Responsible for Girl-Child Street Hawking in Kano Metropolis

Muhammed Nura Yunusa; Prof. Jacob Iorhen Yecho

doi:10.56201/wjeds.v11.no2.2026

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Public Perceptions of Adults Responsible for Girl-Child Street Hawking in Kano Metropolis

Muhammed Nura Yunusa , Prof. Jacob Iorhen Yecho

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This study examines public perceptions of adults responsible for girl-child street hawking in Kano Metropolis. Adopting a mixed-method approach, data were collected from 400 respondents using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square analysis, were used alongside thematic analysis of qualitative responses. Findings reveal high public awareness and widespread prevalence of girl-child street hawking. While a majority of respondents perceive adults as responsible, this responsibility is largely attributed to economic necessity rather than parental negligence. Poverty emerged as the most significant factor shaping perceptions, followed by education, cultural beliefs, and government failure. The study also identified key consequences, including school dropout and exposure to abuse. A significant relationship was found between socio-economic status and public perception. The study concludes that addressing girl-child street hawking requires structural interventions focused on poverty reduction, education, and social protection.

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Girl-child street hawkingpublic perceptionadult responsibilitychild laboursocio- economic factors

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Public Perceptions of Adults Responsible for Girl-Child Street Hawking in Kano Metropolis

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