Independent Women Research Articles

Intergenerational Transmission of Divorce in Sweden, 1920-2015.

Many studies demonstrate an intergenerational transmission of divorce with a focus primarily on more recent decades; however, the extent to which this relationship is deeply rooted or has changed over time remains unclear. Explanations, including sociodemographic and interpersonal factors, have been offered as links between parental divorce and the stability of offspring's marriage. We use individual-level longitudinal data from the Scanian Economic-Demographic Database to estimate the intergenerational transmission of divorce among first marriages in Sweden over the period 1920-2015. Our investigation focuses on the correlation between parental divorce and offspring's divorce during the transition from a low- to a high-divorce regime. Findings reveal surprising stability in the transmission despite fundamental societal change over the years. Notably, the risk of divorce is highest when either the wife or both spouses have experienced parental divorce. Moreover, the transmission of divorce across time appears to be stronger and more stable for women than for men. These results suggest the intergenerational transmission of divorce is part of the divorce transition and highlight the role of women's independence in this intricate but not yet fully understood process.

Home Industri Sebagai Pemberdayaan Perempuan dalam Meningkatkan Ekonomi Keluarga di Bandar Selamat Kecamatan Medan Tembung

This research aims to assess efforts to increase women's participation through home industry activities to improve economic welfare in Bandar Selamat, Medan Tembung District. It is noted that women's role in the family economy is often minimal and often depends on the husband's income. Based on Moser's empowerment theory, as quoted by Bogong Suyanto and Emy Susanti, women's empowerment is not about dominating men, but about increasing women's independence and internal strength. This research question covers the factors underlying women's empowerment in Bandar Selamat and the steps women take to improve the family economy. This research aims to identify these factors and evaluate the efforts made by women in the context of improving family economic welfare.

Exploring the Embodiment of Feminist Growth in Movies: Taking Thelma and Louise as an Example

The film, as a form of cultural expression, usually also assumes the responsibility of reflecting and exploring social issues and presenting them to the masses in a more popular way, and these social issues also include gender issues class issues, and so on. Feminism has been a hot topic in recent years, and it has led to many different issues such as women's independence and the dichotomy between men and women, but the public's understanding of feminism is too shallow and one-sided. Taking the film Thelma and Louise as an example, this study aims to explore the theme of women breaking the boundaries of gender and class to present feminist growth in this film, by analyzing the characters' personalities, their ways of thinking about things, and their final choices. This study likewise presents how the two female protagonists transform from victims to strong and independent women. According to the final results of the study Thelma and Louise successfully present a feminist coming-of-age story that is significant to society as well as the awakening of feminism.

Inheritance Rights of Women in Upper Chitral: A Case Study of Tehsil Mastuj (Pakistan)

The following research mainly focuses on the inheritance rights of women in Upper Chitral. In Pakistani society, women are discriminated against and have not always been subjected to decent behavior. Their rights should be addressed in various facets of life, such as when deciding their roles and choosing their marriage partners. This research will look into the religious and constitutional laws regarding inheritance and their implementation; it will give the readers an idea of whether women in Upper Chitral are aware of their rights related to inheritance and if they still need to be made aware. It will also highlight the common causes of their need for more awareness. Further research will elaborate on the patriarchal mindset prevailing in Upper Chitral that is hindering women's independence and growth. A qualitative approach has been used for this research. In-depth interviews were conducted to get the relevant data. Purposive sampling was employed. Primary data has been used for this research. The study found that women in Upper Chitral inherit significantly less than men, limiting their economic opportunities and enhancing the gender gap. Cultural traditions often clash with legal frameworks designed to promote equality. However, there are positive improvements as evolving social norms, increased legal awareness, and community initiatives are challenging these discriminatory practices. Younger generations are more flexible to gender equality. Education empowers women to fight for their inheritance rights. The study recommends a multi-pronged approach that addresses legal reforms, cultural beliefs, and economic empowerment through education and financial literacy.

Muslim Women’s Activism in Indian Politics

Triple talaq, or instant divorce, is a contentious Islamic legal practice that permits a husband to end a marriage by swiftly repeating the word "talaq" (divorce) three times. Discussions on this practice have been triggered by legal, social, and gender views. Legally speaking, there has been much debate over the legitimacy and constitutionality of Triple Talaq. Some contend that it is a basic freedom guaranteed by religious liberty, while others see it as discriminatory and against the rights of women. In this continuing debate, the Indian Supreme Court's historic ruling in 2017 that declared Triple Talaq illegal was a major turning point. Triple Talaq has significant social ramifications for women's empowerment and family dynamics. Critics contend that it exposes women to financial and emotional risk, which frequently results in poverty and social exclusion. On the other hand, advocates argue that it offers a quick fix for unworkable marriages, even if it comes at the price of women's independence. The intricacies underlying Triple Talaq are further clarified by gender viewpoints. Some contend that it upholds unequal power dynamics in marriages and patriarchal traditions, while others say that human agency and cultural factors need to be taken into account. It takes a sophisticated examination of overlapping elements like human rights, tradition, and religion to fully comprehend Triple Talaq. This paper examines the complexities of the Triple Talaq dispute and emphasizes the need for all encompassing strategies that take into account its legal, social, and gender dimensions. The paper examines two cases of Muslim women’s activism in defiance of triple talaq.

Begum Rokeya to Arundhati Roy: An Intangible Dream of Woman Emancipation

Both Begum Rokeya's earlier and Arundhati Roy's more recent voices have advocated for women's freedom in essentially the same ways. Although critics have examined how they raise their voices against women’s exploitation, the current situation of women’s suffering when comparing Rokeya and Arundhati’s dreams is not shown. In order to demonstrate a gap in their research, the study compared the conditions of women in Rokeya's literature with the state of current society by discussing Arundhati's works. This essay is written using Begum Rokeya's Sultana's Dream and Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things as primary sources. My attempt in this paper is to demonstrate how Begum Rokeya's vision of women's independence is still a dream by referring to relevant scholarly articles and interpreting the works of Arundhati Roy.

Membangun Kemandirian Perempuan Melalui Keterampilan Kewirausahaan untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Keluarga

Poverty is a social problem that is defined as a situation where a person is unable to maintain himself according to the standard of living of the group and is also unable to utilize his mental and physical energy within the group. This poverty does not just happen. Many factors cause poverty, including (a) individual factors, (b) social factors, and (c) cultural factors. The impact of poverty is clearly felt by many parties, including married women, their situation is very diverse, there are women who are divorced by their husbands, or even left by their husbands, or they have husbands but their husbands do not support them and their families, so they choose to struggle alone to support themselves and their families. This problem must be addressed immediately, how to prepare PRSE to be able to meet the needs of their families, through various empowerment efforts in order to prepare them to become independent women who carry out multiple roles. Based on this phenomenon, educational solutions are needed, including training programs in the form of project Based Learning (PBL) to build women's independence through entrepreneurial skills to improve family welfare in Legok Kidul Village, Paseh District, and Sumedang Regency. The training program was implemented through the stages of identification of needs, coordination of activities, development of program design, program action, and reporting and publication.

Begum Rokeya to Arundhati Roy: An intangible dream of woman emancipation

This review aims to compare the views of Begum Rokeya and Arundhati Roy on women's freedom and explore the current status of women's rights in society. While both authors have advocated for women's liberation, their works have not been thoroughly examined in the context of the contemporary situation of women's suffering. This study seeks to identify the gap in their research. The review utilizes Begum Rokeya's "Sultana's Dream" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" as primary sources for analysis. In addition, it references relevant scholarly articles to provide a comprehensive understanding of the authors' perspectives and the current status of women's rights. The analysis reveals that despite Begum Rokeya's visionary advocacy for women's independence, her dream remains unfulfilled in the contemporary world. Arundhati Roy's works further shed light on the persistent challenges women face today. The comparison between these two authors underscores the need for continued efforts to achieve gender equality and women's freedom. Begum Rokeya and Arundhati Roy's literary works provide valuable insights into the struggles and aspirations of women. By comparing their perspectives and examining the current state of women's rights, this review highlights the ongoing challenges in realizing the vision of women's independence. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues

Current, former Kappa members share perspectives on males joining sororities

You’ve likely heard about the lawsuit filed by several members of the University of Wyoming chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma who claimed that welcoming men into their all‐women's sorority violated its bylaws. (Read more about that lawsuit on page 5.) Now, you can hear directly from Patsy Levang, a former KKG National Foundation President, and Allie Coghan, a KKG member and plaintiff in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit, who recently graduated from UW and became an Independent Women's Forum Ambassador.

A Critical Examination of Women's Economic Independence

This paper delves into the critical examination of women's economic independence, underscoring its significance in promoting gender equality and enhancing societal economic health. The rationale for this examination stems from the persisting gender disparities in economic spheres globally, despite considerable progress in recent decades. Economic independence is pivotal for women's empowerment, offering them autonomy in decision-making processes and facilitating their contribution to economic development. The methodology encompasses approach that enables a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted barriers to and enablers for women's economic independence. Key findings reveal that while educational attainment and workforce participation have increased for women, significant obstacles remain. These include the gender wage gap, socio-cultural norms, and inadequate legal protections, which collectively hinder women's economic advancement. The conclusion emphasizes that enhancing women's economic independence is not only a matter of gender equality but also a crucial component of economic sustainability. It argues for a concerted effort from governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to implement comprehensive strategies that address both the economic and cultural dimensions of women's independence.

URBANISM IMPACT ON SOCIAL STRATA: A STUDY OF PREETI SHENOY’S LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

The present paper is a study of urbanism's impact on contemporary Indian society. Set against the backdrop of urban India, the novel deals with the critical perspectives on the evolving individual and society, men and women, masculinity and femininity, identity crisis and the individual's aspiration in a rapidly changing urbanizing society. Shenoy unfolds that urban development decreases women's dependence on parental authority and enables them to live carefree and autonomous life choices, including selecting partners free from traditional restrictions. This shift in the novel reveals a significant transformation in male and female relationships. Through the protagonist, Ankita's life journey, Shenoy highlights the influence of urbanity on personal and community lifestyle, social mobility, and mental well-being while also unveiling the persistence of entrenched class divisions despite the promises of modernity. The study is a clearcut investigation of societal pressure on individuals' physical, social and mental health and the pursuit of self-fulfilment. The study is also unfolded the investigation of how urbanism shapes personal and collective experiences in contemporary India. Ultimately, it highlights the tensions between traditional and modern social hierarchies within urban environments.

'Women's Dependency Rate on the Kerinci Seblat National Park Area in Fulfilling Their Basic Needs

Kerinci Seblat National Park experienced an encroachment rate during 1990-2014 of 2,737 ha/year or 52.6% of the highest encroachment area in the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatera. Dependence on forests is done to meet basic needs such as food and animal feed. A study was required to determine the level of women's dependence on Kerinci Seblat National Park through the fulfillment of basic needs. The data collection methods used were a literature study, field observation, and an in-depth interview. Ranking the level of dependence of women in the Kerinci Seblat National Park conservation area through the fulfillment of basic needs based on the Indonesian High Conservation Value Toolkit Revision Consortium (2008). The existing land in Pal VIII Village is mainly agricultural land, namely coffee plantations. The research results through in-depth interviews showed that women in Pal VIII Village fulfill their needs for food, energy sources, and medicines, many of which are obtained from outside the area. Cultivation was carried out on their private land and utilized in their yard. Women's use of forest resources in the area was low because women met their basic needs from outside the Kerinci Seblat area. The characteristics of fulfilling women's basic needs were mostly met in several ways, namely cultivation, buying, and taking from private gardens. Thus, the level of dependence of Pal VIII Village women to fulfill their basic needs in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area was low.

Chinese Female Individual Independence and Fertility Desire ----from the Perspective of Feminism

In response to the aging population, the Chinese government has changed the birth policy to change the population structure. However, encouraging fertility policy faces the challenge of women's independence consciousness and the reality of striving for gender equality. The core of women's independence consciousness is to change their weak position in the labor market and pursue a more equal division of labor within the family. Under this pursuit, women's attitude towards fertility has also changed, and the value of fertility to women has been measured. This study aimed to explore the effect of female independence awareness on female reproductive choice. The study focuses on the dual pressure and role contradiction of women in the family and workplace under the sense of independence, and gives appropriate policy advice. The results show that under the influence of women's independent consciousness, women's control of their reproductive rights will make women more independent to their reproductive choices. In addition, the discrimination in the workplace and the pressure of family affairs that they may face after giving birth will make the reality of life different from the vision of pursuing career and independence, and this difference will also make women more cautious about their reproductive choices.

Baseline Perceptions of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Health Care Professionals About Digital Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Self-Management Health Care Technologies: Interview Study Among Patients and Health Care Professionals.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant medical complication of pregnancy that requires close monitoring by a multidisciplinary health care team. The growing sophistication of mobile health (mHealth) technology could play a significant supporting role for women with GDM and health professionals (HPs) regarding GDM management. This study included 2 phases. The aim of phase 1 was to explore the perceptions of HPs and women with GDM regarding the use of mHealth for GDM self-management and to identify their needs from these technologies. The aim of phase 2 was to explore the perceptions of women with GDM about their experiences with a state-of-the-art app for managing GDM that was offered to them during the COVID-19 lockdown. This phase aimed to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on women's perceptions about using technology to manage their GDM. By combining both phases, the overall aim was to establish how perceptions about GDM self-management technology have changed owing to the pandemic restrictions and experience of using such technology. In total, 26 semistructured interviews were conducted in 2 phases. In phase 1, overall, 62% (16/26) of the participants, including 44% (7/16) of HPs, 50% (8/16) of women with GDM, and 6% (1/16) of women in the postpartum period with GDM history participated in the interviews. In phase 2, overall, 38% (10/26) of women with GDM participated in the interviews. NVivo (QSR International) was used to extract qualitative data, which were subjected to thematic analysis. Phase 1 identified 3 themes from the interviews with women with GDM: fitting with women's lifestyle constraints, technology's design not meeting women's needs, and optimizing the technology's design to meet women's needs. Overall, 3 themes were derived from the interviews with HPs: optimizing the technology's design to improve the quality of care, technology to support women's independence, and limitations in the care system and facilities. Analysis of phase-2 interviews identified 2 further themes: enhancing the information and functionalities and optimizing the interface design. In both phases, participants emphasized a simple and user-friendly interface design as the predominant positive influence on their use of technology for GDM management. The combined findings underlined similar points. Poor usability, data visualization limitations, lack of personalization, limited information, and lack of communication facilities were the prime issues of current GDM self-management mHealth technology that need to be addressed. The analysis also revealed how women with GDM should play a vital role in gathering the requirements for GDM self-management technology; some needs were identified from in-depth discussion with women with GDM that would be missed without their involvement.

Education And Independent Women In The Vuca Era

In this study aims to find out what things are obtained when educated and become an independent woman in this modern era. Education is a right for every person in the world. Therefore, there is no reason to differentiate education for women in Indonesia. This article is targeted to discuss the importance of women's education and independence, especially the independence of the family economic area. Women who have broad knowledge and more competent economic skills will be more independent, strong and will be more successful in carrying out their roles and functions in the family, society and national development. And an independent woman is someone who can determine attitudes and can support herself. So the conclusion is that it is very lucky to be someone who is educated and independent.

Attorney and coach weigh in on males participating in women's sports

If you’re keeping up with the latest in college athletics, you’ve heard about Kim Russell, the former Oberlin College women's lacrosse coach who was reprimanded by leadership and removed from her coaching position after sharing an Instagram post criticizing the participation of biological males in women's sports. Now, you can hear directly from Russell, who recently became an Ambassador with Independent Women's Forum, and May Mailman, J.D., Senior Legal Fellow at Independent Women's Law Center.

Perceraian Akibat Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga

Divorce is the end of a marriage between husband and wife and they no longer live together. Divorce is also a severance of the relationship between husband and wife in faith and the blessing of not being together again to seek their respective lives. Many people have divorced, even though we know that divorce is strictly prohibited in Christianity. In the Bible, divorce is hated by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 19:6 which states that divorce is prohibited. The aim of this research is to find out divorce due to domestic violence: A feminist approach Matthew 19.9. In marriage, you definitely hope for a happy family full of love. Every family definitely wants their family to be safe, comfortable and always happy. However, we cannot deny that having a family is not only about happiness, but in the family it can also bring conflict due to misunderstandings or incompatibility with each other. Lack of harmony between husband and wife which can lead to domestic violence (KDRT). Domestic violence in the family is a shame that often becomes an excuse to cover up the facts of domestic violence. Those who are considered to be exposing their own family's disgrace and embarrassing themselves. The research method used in the research is qualitative research using Fiorenza's feminist interpretation approach. All research materials used in the discussion of each part of this study will be taken from the literature available in the library. A literature review includes identification, explanation of sources, and systematic description of documents containing information related to the problem to be studied. The results of this pattern renewal research provide an opportunity for women's independence to escape from the hegemony of male colonization. Jesus created equality in the relationship between husband and wife.

The Role of Stakeholders in the Sustainability of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu's CSR Program (Study on Independent Women's Group "Berlian Progo")

Limited employment opportunities can cause social problems and impact on economic growth, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. In an effort to overcome this problem, the role of stakeholders such as the government social institutions, the private sector, and the community itself is needed. The purpose of this study was to look at the role of stakeholders in the sustainability of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu’s CSR Program through the Berlian Progo Mandiri Women’s Group. Therefore, what is the role of stakeholder groups in the sustainability of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu’s CSR Program? This research method is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through interviews, documentation, and observation. The results of this study indicate that in the empowerment process, so that the programs being implemented can be sustainable and continue to develop, the role of local stakeholder is needed. In this study, it was found that the role of stakeholders in PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu's CSR program (the Berlian Progo Mandiri Women's Group study) was in accordance with the analysis of the Pentahelix model used, namely academics, business/private sector, community/society, government, and media.

Peran Majelis Taklim An-Nur dalam Pendidikan Kemandirian Perempuan di Desa Trenten

The majority of women are not aware of the rights they should have. Lack of self-confidence of women in showing their potential. Lack of awareness of the role of women in terms of independent behavior. Low knowledge related to the independence of women's behavior. So women are expected to have independence in dealing with all life's problems, assertive in the action of carrying out its role in the family and community environment and confident in applying their knowledge correctly through education at the Taklim Council. The research method used is with a phenomenological research approach. Research data collection is done in a way observation, interview, and documentation. The subject is the management and several members of the Taklim An-Nur Assembly.
 Women's Independence Education in Trenten Village through routine activities at the An-Nur Taklim Assembly that is weekly, monthly or annual activities. Through these activities women's self-reliance education appears in the behavioral aspect. Supporting factors for women's self-reliance education at the An-Nur Taklim Assembly, that is all Muslim communities, there is motivation from the taklim board of directors, get family support, get adequate infrastructure and there are speakers as well as very supportive environmental conditions. The inhibiting factor is lack of funds, lack of awareness from members, and the activities of each member. The implications of the role of the Taklim An-Nur Assembly on women's self-reliance education very good contribution. Because of the taklim assembly has a very big role for society, including in individual development. As well as women have self-confident, women are given the opportunity to be leaders in routine activities, women can participate in the management of women's bodies and women have fatigue in making a decision.

İnsan Aktivite Modeli Temelli Ergoterapi Müdahalesinin Aile İçi Şiddet Yaşayan Kadınlarda Etkinliği

Purpose: Experiences of violence negatively affect women's independence and daily activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the "Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)"-based occupational therapy intervention on the occupational competence and occupational participation of women affected by domestic violence and living in a women's shelter. Materials and Methods: The MOHO-based occupational therapy program, which includes 10 intervention areas, was applied to 13 women in two women’s shelters. Four-week (16 sessions) individual and group training and environmental interventions were provided. Participants' occupational competence was assessed with the “Occupational Self-Assessment” and occupational participation with the “Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool”. Assessments were conducted before the intervention, after the intervention, and at the 3-month follow-up. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in occupational competence (p=0.002) and occupational participation (p=0.004) between pre-intervention and 3-month follow-up assessments. Improvements were noted in all domains (OSA-competence, and volution, habituation, communication-interaction, process skills, and environment parameters of MOHOST) (p0.05). Discussion: MOHO-based occupational therapy interventions delivered in women's shelters could have a positive impact on the occupational competence and occupational participation of women experiencing violence.