The influence of gender centred aggressiveness on academic performance of learners. A case of Chishakwe Primary School

Abstract

This qualitative paradigm study sought to establish the influence of gender centred aggressiveness on the academic performance of learners at a school in Mutare District, Manicaland.  Case study research design was used with a sample of 25. Interviews, focus group discussions and Existing Document Analysis were used to collect data. The purposive sampling technique was used.  The descriptive approach to present and analyse the results was used. The study revealed that gender centred aggressiveness has several negative effects on the academic performance of learners. It greatly contributes to poor academic performance of learners. It recommends that the government and stakeholders take drastic measures to eliminate gender centred aggressiveness.