Thesis Abstract

The work examined the effect of polygyny on academic performance of students in secondary schools in Saki. Through the instrumentality of the questionnaire it was discovered that some of the children born out of the polygyny, were poor academically. This was informed by their parents lukewarm attitude to their academic development. Such children were not provided with quality and quantity food as well as necessary school materials.Therefore, the study recommends that though Islam permits such a family system but parents should be responsible to their wards needs.

Thesis Overview

INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to StudyMarriage is the formal union of a man and a woman typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife. Another scholar viewed it that marriage is the union of man and a woman who makes a permanent and exclusive commitment to each other of the type that is naturally fulfilled by bearing and rearing children together and renewed by acts that constitute the behavior part of the process of production.A polygyny marriage is the state or practice of having more than one wife’s at the same time. Islamic shariah law permits a man to marry up to four wives. Even (Q 4 Vs 3) permits man to marry up to four wives. This marriage is widely practice and not as cohesive as it was before in Nigeria, this form of marriage is commonly practiced.1.2 Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of the study is to find out the effects of polygyny practice on Muslim students in selected secondary schools in saki west local government area and also to examine polygyny system of marriage and what makes men involved in polygyny system of marriage the relationship between the husband, wife and their children can affect academic achievement of their children in the education progress1.3 Significance of the StudyThe finding of this study hopefully will be of great help to community and make it realize the effect of polygynous system of marriage on academic achievement of their children. The findings of the study will also enable the parents to make useful and helpful decisions about the academic achievement of their children in school. The school administrator will find it useful in the effective administration. It will also assist them in carrying out the effective of implementation of the school curriculum programmed. Also, individuals and society at large shall be able to see that polygyny is a blessing and not than male so as to avoid adultery and fornication. Through, it was seen as a source of economis empowerment in the olden days, it equally makes both mature male and female to be responsible.1.4 Statement of the Problem        It is believed that lovers want attention, happiness and discipline main ingredients for the proper growth of a child. All these can be found within a family that possesses peaceful atmosphere. However, lack of some marriage qualities by a family will have adverse effects on the children’s academic performance. The problems that emanate from the practice of polygyny among various people world wide have made almost everybody to believe that there cannot be any social advantage in it. Some people even attribute the death of any member of their family to be practice of polygyny. Equally, people have it at the back of their minds that hardly would any family member attain success in his human opinion that it debars progress, achievement and prosperity of the family. In view of these and many other similar problems, this project is aimed at finding answers to the following operational questions.- How does a man with more than one wife behaves between or among his wives? Research Questions1.5 Scope of the StudyThe study focuses on the effect of polygyny practice on Muslim students it is equally limited the geographical expression (Saki west). Secondary Schools in Saki West Local Government Area.1.6 Operational Definition of TermsEffect; - A charge produced by an action or other cause, in other view, the result or outcome of a clause.Polygyny:-The state or practice of having more than one wives at the same time,Practice: - The action rather than the theory of doing something in another view Reputation of an activity to improve skill.