Equality For Women Research Articles

Gender Inequality Portrayed in Hansberry’s A Raisin in The Sun and Hill’s Heart in The Ground

Gender inequality is the term used to describe how men and women are treated differently. The target individual or group typically suffers or is disadvantaged as a result of inequality. This study's goal is to describe several types of gender inequality as they appear in Mansour Fakih's theory. Aside from that, consider how female characters approach gender inequity. Using data from the dramas A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Heart in the Ground by Doughlas Hill, this study adopts a feminist methodology and Mansour Fakih's concept of gender inequality. Literary criticism is the technique employed. Then, information is gathered by reading and documenting information that is pertinent to the theory and research issues. The results obtained from this study are (1) The two dramas each have three types of gender inequality. In Heart in The Ground there are subordination, violence and double burden. Three different types of women's inequality such as subordination, stereotypes, and marginalization are present in Hansberry's second play, A Raisin in the Sun. (2) Four ways to achieve their rights: rebelling, threatening, and talking about it, focusing on their goal.Keywords: Feminism, Gender Inequality, Drama

The Interplay Between International and Regional Human Rights Instruments on the Rights of Women: Reflections on the Maputo Protocol at 18

This article examines the increasingly tense relationship between CEDAW and regional human rights instruments on women's rights. It argues that although CEDAW has been beset by a number of challenges, including a high number of reservations and implementation deficits, it remains a key pillar in the struggle to achieve women's equality. It contends, however, that the rise of a dense web regional human rights instruments, while offering a range of positive developments for women and girls, threaten to subvert the primacy of CEDAW, particularly in areas where these instruments conflict. It hones in on the Maputo Protocol in this context, and offers reflections on treating CEDAW and regional human rights instruments as mutually reinforcing, and not oppositional.

Gender Concerns Aid in the Understanding of Peace and Conflict

Centred on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, this study provides insights into the role of gender in peace and conflict, including but not limited to advocating for gender equality, preventing sexual violence, protecting women who are victims of conflict, and promoting women's participation in international peace-related activities. This study highlights the different roles that women play in conflict and challenges the traditional view of women as mere victims of conflict through three cases. While Turkey's national culture contributes to the challenges faced by women in the military, such as sexual harassment. At the same time, there has been a lack of progress in empowering women and integrating them into peace and security institutions. In the case of the African Union, for example, despite a series of documents advocating for women's advancement and gender equality, little progress has been made in two decades when it comes to implementation at the country level. Nepal is an example of women's empowerment in conflict. The transformation of widowhood practices is one of the most noteworthy aspects of the conflict, in which women were able to get what they wanted. The research indicates that though resolution 1325 may not fully increase the social positions of women, women could defend their rights and enhance their powers on their own through conflicts.

Women's involvement in terrorism in Indonesia (A study of nirmilitary defence strategies to counter the threat of terrorism by involving women)

The phenomenon of women's involvement in acts of terrorism around the world is growing, including acts of terrorism in Indonesia that use women as suicide bombers. Terrorism crimes are included in non-military threats so that they must be faced with non- military strategies. In this case, BNPT is the leading sector in implementing non-military strategies to prevent women from being involved in terrorism and also deradicalisation efforts for prisoners, deportees and returnees. The purpose of this study is to analyse how the motives and factors of women can be involved in terrorism and how the non-military defence strategy to overcome women's involvement in terrorism. The research method used is qualitative which is conducted by using desk review technique. The results show that there are two opinions found to be the root cause of women's involvement in terrorism, the first is patriarchy culture and women as victims. But the tendency in Indonesia that occurs is women as victims, the powerlessness of women who are bound by patriarchal culture, the limited insight they have is also the reason so that women are victims of terrorism itself, the findings of the other root of the problem are social inequality or economic problems. Non-military strategy can be implemented by increasing awareness and education for women with a religious approach, economic empowerment, and also women's equality.

“People need to be valued because of who they are”: Self-conception and strategies of resistance in women who challenge weight-loss diet culture

This paper explores how the self-beliefs of women who have rejected weight-loss diet culture inform their strategies of resistance. We conducted a qualitative survey inviting participants to share methods they have used to challenge diet culture. One hundred and twelve women ( Mage = 37.01, SD = 10.54) provided complete responses. Most were heterosexual (72%) and resided in Australia (59%). Our thematic analysis generated two themes: “diet culture is internalised, dismantling it is personal,” which was characterised by participants’ self-beliefs or self-identification, and the personal strategies they used to counter diet culture; and “diet culture is social, relationships are sites of resistance,” which reflected participants’ beliefs about the source of personal worth, as well as relational strategies they enacted in their personal and professional lives, and in their interactions with authority figures. Efforts to assist women in challenging diet culture could be strengthened by recognising the implications of immersion in such a culture for an individual's relational self and their perceptions of self-worth, and by harnessing the power of women's relationships with each other. This paper contributes to the feminist psychological literature on women's inequalities and their relationships with food and their bodies, illuminating connections between activism, healthcare, and everyday experience.

Community Radio and the promotion of gender equality. A case study of Nyabihoko Sub-County, Ntungamo District

One of the primary roles played by media within communities is fostering unity among people and society as a whole. Community radio serves as a crucial tool in achieving this objective. It is widely acknowledged that community media can encompass various aspects, such as shared interests, locality, and cultural identity. This study focuses on the intersection of community radio and women's empowerment, examining how community media uniquely challenges discriminatory traditions and empowers women. Drawing on multiple development paradigms and feminist theories, the research investigates the extent to which community radio stations contribute to promoting gender equality. The study employs a case study approach in Nyabihoko sub-county, Ntungamo district, Uganda. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, data was gathered from various stakeholders, including clan elders, religious leaders, local council representatives, community-based organizations, and youth, through surveys and qualitative interviews. The research revealed that community radio plays a significant role in enhancing women's empowerment, serving as a vital catalyst for positive change. The findings demonstrate that community radio support significantly contributes to bolstering women's empowerment. After analyzing the collected data, including mean and standard deviation calculations, it became evident that there exists a notable relationship between women's empowerment and gender equality. These findings shed light on the strategies and mechanisms employed by community radio to address gender disparities within the local context. They offer valuable insights for policymakers, media practitioners, and development institutions seeking to leverage the potential of community media for social transformation and empowerment. Keywords: Women empowerment, Radio, Media, Gender equality

Do we want to know the enormity of women's severe menstrual disorders and chronic pelvic pain?

ObjectiveThe purpose of this paper is to call for a nationwide study to assess the prevalence and incidence of women health problems related to menstrual disorders and severe pelvic pain. RationaleThe exact prevalence and incidence of endometriosis, adenomyosis, severe painful menstrual disorders, and of severe chronic pelvic pain are unknown. These issues severely impact women's quality of life and represent huge costs for our societies. Using adapted questionnaires, recent progresses in diagnosis and increased fundings announced by politicians, we can and should change this situation by performing a nationwide study to assess prevalence and incidence of these women problems in the French general population. The huge, anticipated costs of this study do appear quite reasonable when accounting for the enormous costs and societal consequences of endometriosis, menstrual disorders and severe pelvic pain. ConclusionThese long-awaited data will improve our understanding of the causes, consequences, and natural history of endometriosis. These data will allow women to better understand that pain is not always related to endometriosis, thus preventing unjustified fears. Physicians will be able to adapt and improve medical managements, particularly the diagnosis. Politicians will have the tools to improve women's health and gender equality.

Addressing Cerebrovascular Inequities in Women and Communities of Color Upstream of Preventative Care Using Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes

Addressing Cerebrovascular Inequities in Women and Communities of Color Upstream of Preventative Care Using Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes

God and State Above All

Abstract This article explores how politically active Polish women starting in the late nineteenth century until the start of World War II viewed themselves and their duties vis-a-vis the Polish nation. It traces the women's movement in Poland from the first calls for women's right to work, to their eventual enfranchisement under a newly independent Polish state in 1918. Challenges to women's equality took many forms: men from both sides of the political spectrum viewed women's entry into the salaried workforce and the public sphere as largely undesirable and deployed a variety of arguments to reinforce traditional gender hierarchy. Yet many educated Polish women, even from conservative, Catholic perspectives, viewed their engagement in the public sphere as necessary work for the good of the Polish nation. This article uses letters, political pamphlets, and published works to explore how modern Polish women attempted to strike a balance between breaking and preserving traditional notions of gender in order to secure new rights for themselves in a volatile political atmosphere. While Polish women's groups differed on their vision of the ideal Polish state, they generally agreed that women's roles as mothers provided the moral legitimacy required to act in the public sphere. They successfully carved a space for themselves in the new Polish state of 1918 but remained marginalized in a separate and unequal status in the interwar period.

“Pertinacity Is Fortitude”: Rethinking Conduct Books and Youthful Resistance

This article reassesses the conduct genre by questioning the critical association between conduct literature and conservative models of gendered domesticity. Challenging the assumption that progressive attitudes toward issues like women's equality and youthful conduct could not coexist with otherwise conservative political or religious beliefs, I analyze conduct books by Evangelical Christians such as Hannah More, Isaac and Ann Taylor, and Jane West. I intend to demonstrate that many conduct books by conservative Christians normalized and even validated behavior traits like “obstinacy,” “pertinacity,” and “resistance” during adolescence, and often explicitly condemned the very features of passive domesticity that critics typically identify with idealized, “proper” conduct of the period.

An analysis of the levels of women's empowerment and gender equality in India

An analysis of the levels of women's empowerment and gender equality in India

Discrimination against Women in the Workplace

Although China has made great progress in women's equality, the awareness of gender equality continues to improve, Chinese contemporary environment has given women more job hunting and employment opportunities, but women still suffer from a lot of gender discrimination in job hunting and employment, resulting in female employment is seriously hindered the low employment rate. The influence of gender stereotypes and the unique physiological characteristics of women are the main reasons that make women suffer discrimination in job hunting and employment. The study highlights the persistent gender pay gap as the main discrimination women face in the job market. Women are often paid less than men, despite having the same educational background and qualifications. This pay inequality reflects a deep-seated gender bias against women. Biased hiring also contributes to discrimination against women in the workplace. Addressing these issues requires implementing policies that promote gender equality in employment, encouraging employers to adopt diversity and inclusion initiatives, and valuing women's rights. Educational programs and campaigns to promote a more inclusive work environment. By fostering a culture of gender equality, we can fully tap the potential of the female labor force, thereby improving social productivity and promoting economic growth. Discrimination against women in the workplace is a complex issue that requires concerted and multifaceted efforts from all sectors of society. By addressing the root causes of discrimination and taking positive measures to achieve fair employment in the workplace, we will provide an economic catalyst for the sustainable development of society.

THE SHIFTING FROM THE MALE GAZE TO THE FEMALE GAZE IN K-POP GIRL GROUPS AS THE IMPACT OF #METOO MOVEMENT IN SOUTH KOREA

This research analyses the shift from the male gaze to the female gaze in K-pop girl groups impacted by the #MeToo movement in South Korea. The shift is marked by the thriving of women empowerment ideas by girl groups. This research uses the Transnational Advocacy Network (TAN) and postfeminism, examined using qualitative research methodology with secondary and textual analysis. This research finds that the shifting from the male gaze to the female gaze in K-pop girl groups occurred through the shift from objectification to subjectification of women, focusing on individualism, choice, and empowerment, as well as showing irony and knowingness. Therefore, the #MeToo movement has impacted the K-pop industry because the gaze has shifted, and Korean society has started to accept idols supporting women's empowerment and gender equality

Model of Women's Empowerment in the Economic Aspects of the Tourism Field Through Community-Based Education in Gunungkidul

This research endeavors to develop a conceptual model for enhancing women's empowerment in the economic aspects of tourism through community-based education in Gunungkidul, focusing on the tourist village of Nglanggeran. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach and purposive sampling, the study incorporates various data collection methods such as observation, archival recordings, interviews, and documentation, ensuring data validity through source and method triangulation. The research outcomes unveil an empowerment model involving training for the brown house, spa, and batik house communities. Participants, drawn from the local tourist village, gain opportunities to engage in village management. The empowerment process receives support from partners, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and tourism village managers, yielding meaningful benefits for women. The stages encompass needs identification, program design, implementation, and evaluation. Women actively participate in problem exploration and solution determination during needs identification. Program design involves women in formulating training plans. Implementation includes preparation, coordination, socialization, group formation, resource strengthening, and training. Evaluation occurs at various stages, involving initial, implementation, and final assessments. Training implementation relies on assistance from partner institutions and CSR for problem resolution. Empowerment concludes with monthly program evaluations, resulting in the positive recognition of women's equality in welfare, access, awareness, participation, and control. This recognition translates into increased employment opportunities, enhanced income, and improved economic well-being for women.

Gender in children's literature and kindergartener's responses to gender in interactive read‐alouds

AbstractThe underrepresentation of women and the perpetuation of gender stereotypes in children's literature has long been a concern. This study examined the portrayal of women in children's picture books and the potential of interactive read‐alouds to promote gender equity in early childhood education, with the aim of shedding light on gender inequality. This study used critical discourse analysis, theoretically informed by Rosenblatt's transactional theory and gender schema theory, to analyse 19 books and interactive read‐aloud sessions between preservice teachers and children in six preschools. The results showed that books on women's inequality are discussed in three categories: the absence of female characters, gendered discourse, and the perpetuation of traditional women/maternal roles. Using examples from children's interactions, this study highlights the need for critical thinking about gender stereotypes and promoting gender equity in early childhood education. This study contributes to the literature on gender inequality in children's literature and provides practical implications for early childhood educators by emphasizing their critical role in promoting gender equity in children's learning and development.

Does joint land ownership empower rural women socio-economically? Evidence from Eastern Nepal

Joint Land Ownership (JLO) is increasingly important for empowering women and improving their socioeconomic well-being. However, there is a lack of empirical research on this topic. Utilizing panel data from 2015 to 2020 and employing the Binary Logit Model, this study examines the socioeconomic and empowerment status of rural women who have JLO in the Sunsari district of Nepal. Particularly, we used a quasi-experimental research design and pretest and posttest research models to assess the empowerment status of rural women before and after the implementation of JLO. The results indicate a significant increase in monthly savings (270%) among women who have a JLO, as well as improved access to credit (241%), income (87%), participation in cooperatives (69%), entrepreneurship (56%), decision-making (56%), occupation (22%), and overall improvement in their socioeconomic conditions (16%). The women's participation in the JLO program also has increased by 77% in rural areas and 23% in urban areas. Furthermore, logistic regression results show that Rural Women Empowerment (RWE), resulting from JLO, varies significantly across different ethnic groups (β = −0.724, P < 0.01), land sizes (β = 0.117, P < 0.01), household sizes (β = 0.886, P < 0.01), household decision-making (β = −1.814, P < 0.05), and occupations (β = −0.868, P < 0.01). Our findings suggest that JLO significantly impacts rural women's empowerment, gender equality, and overall development, thereby assisting in the achievement of several UN Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the need for policy interventions, legal reforms, and awareness-raising efforts to promote and support JLO to empower women and promote inclusive and sustainable rural development.

A Critical Assessment of the Construction of the Image of Middle-aged Women in the Chinese Variety Show Sisters Who Make Waves

With the progress of society and the development of education, the status of women has gradually risen. However, under the patriarchal aesthetic model, middle-aged women are still forced to accept the judgement of patriarchy and gradually lose their "selves". This paper aims to critically assess the image of middle-aged women in the Chinese reality TV variety show Sisters Who Make Wavess to emphasise that women of different ages have the same subjective consciousness and voice on TV and in the media, and to call on middle-aged women to break away from the shackles of age, to show their self-confidence and maturity, as well as to reflect on the role of the media in the promotion of women's development and gender equality.

More Equality for Women Does Mean Less War: Descriptive Representation, Legislative Votes, and International Conflict

More Equality for Women Does Mean Less War: Descriptive Representation, Legislative Votes, and International Conflict

Issues of Women's Rights in the Jadid Movement

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Perceptions of risk and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic among women and older adults.

The world's health, economic, and social systems have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdown measures being a common response strategy in most countries, many individuals were faced with financial and mental health challenges. The current study explored the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being, perception of risk factors and coping strategies of two vulnerable groups in Malaysia, namely women and older adults from low-income households (USD592). A purposive sample of 30 women and 30 older adults was interviewed via telephone during Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO) regarding the challenges they faced throughout the pandemic. Thematic analysis was subsequently conducted to identify key themes. The themes identified from the thematic analysis indicated a degree of overlap between both groups. For women, seven themes emerged: 1) Psychological challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic, 2) Family violence, 3) Finance and employment related stress and anxiety, 4) Women's inequality and prejudice, 5) Coping strategies, 6) Professional support, and 7) Women's empowerment. Similarly, there were six themes for the older adults: 1) Adverse emotional experiences from COVID-19, 2) Threats to health security, 3) Loss of social connections, 4) Government aid to improve older adults' psychological well-being, 5) Psychological support from family members and pets, and 6) Self-reliance, religion, and spirituality. The findings provide valuable information on the specific burdens faced by these groups, and support psychological interventions and mitigations that would be appropriate to improve well-being during the recovery phase.