ADULT LITERACY

This research study examined Influence of Socio-Economic Status on Women's Participation in Adult Literacy Programmes. The sample of the study consists of 50 respondents selected through the simple random sampling technique from five different adult literacy centers in Egor Local Government Area Of Edo State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study and the result of the study showed that income, costs of transportations, materials and fees, and financial instability restrict women access to literacy programmes. Financial barriers present a formidable obstacle to women's participation in adult literacy programmes. The study also showed that cultural norms often view women's primary role as homemakers, limiting their educational pursuit, and women with higher educational levels are more likely to seek out additional literacy training to enhance their skills for personal or professional development. On the basis of the findings, summary was made and recommendations were given, among which include; cultural barriers being addressed through awareness campaigns that are led by community leaders and influencers, there should be reduction in the cost of literacy programmes through the provision of subsidies, free materials, and transportation support, the adoption of online platforms and mobile learning tools to reach women who are unable to attend in-person classes, and literacy training should be combined with practical skills such as financial management and vocational training to increase relevance.