Boys Drop-out from Schools in Sokoto Metropolis: A Conflict/Marxian Sociological-Theory Perspectives

Abstract

Schools in every society have been accorded great value, ranging from preservation of cultural heritage, transmission and renewal of cultural values ill societies. Schools are agents of socialization, centers for youth empowerment and a centre of knowledge. The main thrust ofthis paper is to examine tile cause of boys drop-out from schools ill Sokoto metropolis, under the perception of conflict/Marxian theory. This is done by conceptualizing school under conflict/Marxian perspective. The meaning of drop-out is stated. The causes of boys drop-out from schools and the prospect to improve on schooling, attendances and to reduce drop-out rate are proffered. The paper concludes by analyzing the factors to be more of social and economic challenges facing the individual less privilege eh ild and families.