GENDER DISPARITY IN THE ENROLLMENT OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN AMINU SALE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. A CASE STUDY OF AZARE/KATAGUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAUCHI STATE

ABSTRACT This project investigated the gender disparity in enrollment of chemistry education in Aminu Sale college of education, Azare Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Related literaturewas reviewed intensively. A descriptive survey method was used for research and a simple random sampling technique was used to draw a samples from the population of the study. A structured questionnaire was adopted as an insrument for the study. Frequency distribution tables, percentage and mean were used for analysed the data. The study found that Gender disparity in enrollment in chemistry education exists because of the religious beliefs, Lack of female role models in the field of chemistry education, Females are discouraged from pursuing a career in chemistry due to gender stereotypes that suggest that women are not as capable as men in the sciences and Female are not receive the same level of support from their families and peers as men when it comes to pursuing a career. The research also recommends that increase awareness of the importance of chemistry education for all genders and also provide more resources and support for female students interested in chemistry, such as mentorship programs, scholarships, and internships.