Obstacles Women Research Articles

Women’s challenges and gender inequality implications in the UK Home Office’s streamlined asylum process

This conceptual article scrutinises the challenges faced by women seeking asylum in the UK, focusing on the impact of the Home Office’s streamlined asylum process. Despite mention of gender-based issues in official guidelines, the system exhibits hostility and inadequacy in addressing the unique obstacles women encounter. Through a posthuman, practice-based theoretical framework, the article examines recent gender-based concerns raised about the Home Office’s use of questionnaires, machine translation, and informal linguistic assistance in lieu of interpreted asylum interviews for selected nationalities. It also highlights the implications of technologisation and bureaucratisation on linguistic access, arguing that the revised asylum-seeking process not only reinforces women’s marginalised position but also diminishes crucial resources like interpreting, in turn contributing to gendered power asymmetries between asylum seekers and the justice system. The article contends that this approach transfers the burden of language understanding to women, contributing to a climate of sociomaterial exclusion that curtails the rights of female asylum seekers to be adequately heard.

Intersectionality and Women Academics in Indian Higher Education

Globally, women's representation in higher education has increased rapidly, leading to a dramatic rise in female labor force participation. In India, despite achieving gender parity in access to higher education, progress in closing gender gaps in the labor force remains unsatisfactory. Similar to enrollments in higher education, the percentage of women who pursue careers in higher education as faculty also reflects gender parity within faculty compositions. Women's representation in senior academic positions, however, is negligible, with less than 10% of institutions led by women and fewer than 30% holding professor positions. This study explores the experiences of three female academicians working in public higher education institutes in Delhi, India. Through an intersectional lens, it delves into the complex challenges arising from the interaction of multiple societal identities among Indian women academicians. The analysis highlights the obstacles women face at different stages of their careers, from enrollment and recruitment to career progression in higher education. The study finds that women's motivation and self-belief are crucial in navigating these challenges. Additionally, a conducive environment, supportive leadership, and flexible work schedules are pivotal in facilitating women's advancement in academia. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on Indian women in academia, emphasizing intersectional identity and lived experiences.

Barriers to the health and well-being of women with multiple sclerosis in Southwestern Ontario, Canada

AbstractPurpose:This study explores the lived experiences of women living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and identifies barriers to their optimal health and well-being.Methodology:Using van Manen's interpretative phenomenologic analysis, the researchers conducted semistructured interviews with 23 women diagnosed with MS in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Data were analyzed using NVivo 12 software, and themes were validated through member checking.Results:The study revealed a key theme of “obstacles for women with MS” and subthemes related to barriers to physical, mental, and social well-being. Participants reported experiencing feelings of health despite their MS diagnosis but identified various constraints on their optimal health and well-being, including challenges with employment, financial support, and housing security.Conclusion:The findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to advocate for equitable treatments, medication, and accessibility supports for women with MS, as well as for policies that address disability income support and affordable housing. Further research is recommended to explore power imbalances experienced by women with MS in precarious employment situations or living with episodic disabilities.

Contribution of Women in Political Movement of Nepal

This article explores the extraordinary contributions made by women to Nepal's political movement, demonstrating their fundamental influence on the political climate of the nation. The study investigates the varied political activism of Nepalese women through an analysis of historical accounts, academic research, and direct testimonies. In Nepal, women have been instrumental in political movements, community mobilization, and advocacy for social and political change. They have actively taken part in protests, rallies, and neighborhood campaigns, pushing back against patriarchal conventions and clamoring for equitable participation in governmental organizations. In order to advance gender equality and women's rights in the political sphere, the article examines the effects of women's organizations, women-led projects, and female activists. It looks at their initiatives to remove social constraints, boost women's political participation, and combat gender-based prejudice. This article also examines the obstacles women have had to overcome while examining the crucial role they have played in Nepal's political movement and their contributions to constitutional changes. The paper offers insights on the empowerment of women within the Nepali political system by a thorough analysis of scholarly research, historical records, and documented experiences.

Practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the North Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022: a convergent mixed-methods study

ObjectiveTo assess practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the North Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.DesignCommunity-based cross-sectional study with a convergent mixed-methods approach.SettingThe study...

Empowering Women Leadership for Economic Development & Sustainable Growth -The Role of Women Directors

Through their leadership in corporate boardrooms, women directors play a critical role in promoting sustainable growth and driving economic development. This research explores this relationship. With the growing recognition of the value of gender diversity in society, identify and characterize the distinct contributions made by female directors to Corporate Governance, organizational performance, and overall economic growth. It explores the various ways that women directors influence decision-making processes and add to strategic initiatives. The research highlights the importance of varied viewpoints in augmenting inventiveness, efficacy, and durability in establishments. The report also explores the dynamics of empowerment related to women taking on leadership positions on corporate boards. It looks at the obstacles women must overcome to become directors, evaluates the methods used to get beyond those obstacles, and evaluates the empowerment that results for both the person and the larger community. The analysis highlights the influential function of strong female directors as advocates for gender equality and as agents of good change. The study also looks into how initiatives and policies may support gender diversity in boardrooms and offers insights into the organizational and structural aspects that contribute to fostering an inclusive environment that supports women’s leadership through the analysis of effective practices and case studies. This paper attempts to highlight corporate governance changes, leadership development programs, and mentorship programs that help women advancement to positions of directors and key managerial persons in corporate sector.

Gender Economics: The Underrepresentation of Females in the Labor Force

In this paper, I study female labor force participation and consider potential threats and obstacles women face that may inhibit their participation in the labor force. This ultimately serves as the culprit and driving force for the underrepresentation of females in the labor force. My project presents the numerous factors that cause lower female labor participation, the possible benefits of increasing it, and potential solutions to overcome this economic disparity. I will analyze statistics from the World Bank by creating infographics such as scatterplots. In addition, I conduct literature reviews which serve as my main source of information.

Gender imbalance in the maritime industry in Poland: impediments and initiatives to improve women position in male-dominated industry

Purpose: The research aims to analyze the situation of women in maritime industry in Poland over the years, focusing on employment trends and the participation of women in maritime- related academic programs. Additionally, the research will explore the challenges women face and propose potential solutions to overcome these barriers to improve gender equality. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the study's objectives, bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review were conducted to examine previous research on gender inequality in the maritime industry. Additionally, a statistical analysis was performed to identify the share of women in the maritime industry and in maritime-related academic programs in Poland. Findings: The study reveals an increasing trend in the participation of women in Poland's maritime industry, both in education and employment. The paper provides insights into the challenges and strategies for achieving gender equality in the maritime industry. The obstacles women face in the male dominated industry should be addressed not only at the governmental level but also at the organizational level, with required engagement of both authorities and business leaders. Research limitations/implications: The conducted analysis is restricted only to female employment in one country within a specified industry. A comparative study of women’s position in male-dominated industry across different European countries would allow for an expanded context of gender inequality, especially its roots, efforts to combat gender stereotypes, and changes in corporate culture. Practical implications: Practical steps include implementing comprehensive gender equity policies, enhancing educational programs to include gender sensitivity, and creating mentoring and networking opportunities for women. By adopting best practices from other countries and focusing on both governmental and organizational levels, a more inclusive and equitable workplace can be created. Originality/value: This paper offers new insights into the trends and challenges faced by women in this male-dominated sector. Additionally, this study contributes to the broader literature on achieving gender equality and diversity in workplaces by compiling practical initiatives undertaken not only in the maritime industry but also in other male-dominated industries. Keywords: gender inequality, gender stereotypes, male-dominated industry, maritime industry. Category of the paper: Research paper, Literature review.

Challenges for the retention of women in the chilean construction industry a quantitative analysis

Globally, female participation in the construction sector has increased in recent decades; however, it remains significantly lower than that of men. Several studies have identified the barriers and challenges that women face throughout their careers in this industry. Nevertheless, in the Chilean context, academic research on this topic is limited. This study aims to address this gap by identifying the obstacles women encounter to stay within the construction industry in Chile. A quantitative analysis was conducted to responses from a survey responded by 111 industry professionals, including men and women. The data were analyzed using survey analysis and independence tests, focusing on five key factors: gender, age, years of experience, number of children, and marital status. The results indicated that gender is the most influential factor, followed by age and family situation, highlighting issues such as difficulty balancing personal and work life, job dissatisfaction, and long working hours. Our findings may contribute to public entities and decision-makers formulating specific gender-oriented policies in construction. For instance, the inclusion of the concept of "woman-hour," analogous to "man-hour," in human resource budgets in construction is suggested, which would facilitate greater equity in workforce planning.

The Role of Public Policy in Gender Inequality in the Arts in Israel

Abstract This article deals with Israel's cultural policy and public funding for the arts—a nascent, under-developed research field in Israeli scholarship. The article focuses on the plastic arts and film, presenting data about the system of budget allocation and the structure of relevant Ministry of Culture and Sports decision-making committees. The discussion takes a gender perspective, focusing on obstacles women artists face in accessibility to public budgets for the arts. These challenges, we argue, are compounded when considering additional and overlapping identity categories. We apply intersectional analysis—a perspective that considers positionality and social background, including gender, class, race, nationality, and religion—and conclude with suggestions for improving public policy for the arts.

Efektifitas Pemberian Air Kelapa Muda Dan Slow Deep Breathing Terhadap Kejadian Dismenore Pada Usia Remaja

Menstrual pain is a sign of physiological symptoms felt by every woman who is menstruating. Generally, women who are menstruating will experience menstrual pain, but some women feel uncomfortable and even menstrual pain is an obstacle for women in carrying out daily activities. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of young coconut water in treating dysmenorrhea. Research ii is an analytical research which is included in the Quasy Experimental Design. Chi Square because both variables use a nominal data scale. The data collection tool used in this preliminary study is a questionnaire. The results showed that after being given 200 ml of young coconut water every day for 14 days accompanied by Slow Deep Breathing, the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescents aged 18-20 years at STIKES Hang Tuah Surabaya decreased to 19 people (32 %) The decrease in the incidence of dysmenorrhea is due to drinking young coconut water given to adolescents aged 18-20 years for 14 consecutive days can provide an alternative to overcome menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). Suggestions for further research are expected to add to the contribution of knowledge, especially teenagers, about overcoming menstrual pain, one of which is the consumption of young coconut water with a combination of slow deep breathing.

Green Financing Scheme for Supporting Women in Energy Transition

This paper examines transitioning from a traditional capital system to a more modern and sustainable financing system. Green financing or green microfinance is one of the efforts to provide opportunities for micro-scale businesses initiated by women to start businesses in the energy sector. Green financing is considered part of financial inclusion, providing business financing schemes oriented towards ecological conservation values. This research considers the context of opportunities and potential obstacles women face in accessing green financing. A literature study was conducted to describe microfinance schemes by drawing closer to efforts to mainstream gender and efforts to transition to a more sustainable financial system. At least several stages need to be passed to transition the financial system toward a more gender-friendly and sustainable direction. First, it is important to socialize the awareness-raising program on green entrepreneurship for women more massively. Second, steps to develop the capacity of women entrepreneurs should be accompanied by preparing business proposals to apply for bank financing, which is part of financial literacy education. Business mentorship programs from the government for women who have micro-scale businesses are also needed. Such technical assistance interventions will be the beginning of preparation for micro-enterprises to start consistently opening a sustainable business. This paper finds that the green financing strategy will ultimately help transition business models that seek to integrate efforts to save the ecology with business schemes, including developing a gender-friendly sustainable business ecosystem.

COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES ALUMNI WOMEN’S PERCEPTIONS OF WORKING IN THE ICT INDUSTRY

ABSTRACT The information and communication technology sector are taking on an increasingly significant impact on the global economy. Women are in high demand for highly qualified workers to meet the growing demand of this expanding sector. The context for this paper is the ongoing under-representation of women from the College of Computer Studies in the ICT industry, as well as the industrys complexities in retaining women, especially at senior levels. Data on the demographic composition of women from College of Computer Studies alumni in the ICT industry are presented. Furthermore, the author focuses on their domestic management and caring responsibilities, as well as the changes in their professional methods that were brought about as a direct consequence of these responsibilities. Given recent government and business discussions over work-life balance and flexible working in the ICT sector, which are partially in response to the need for a more diversified ICT workforce, these facts are highly relevant. In addition to discussing the career histories of female ICT workers, the author investigates their perspectives of compensation and benefits, working conditions, the talents they possess, and the recognition they may or may not receive in their current positions. They provide evidence of a long-hours and presenteeism culture in the ICT business, as well as gendered informal networks inside the industry. Additionally, they analyze the perspectives of female ICT workers about the industrys current and potential future image. The findings emphasize the continuous masculinization of ICT employment, as well as some of the obstacles women encounter while working in statistically and symbolically male-dominated environments. KEYWORDS: Women in ICT, Women ICT Careers, Perceptions, ICT Workforce

Analisis Minimnya Partisipasi Politik Perempuan Bali pada Kursi Dewan dari Perspektif Hubungan Sosial Masyarakat Adat Bali (Studi Kasus: DPRD Provinsi Bali)

This research is entitled "Analysis of the Lack of Political Participation of Balinese Women in Board Chairs from the Perspective of Social Relations of the Balinese Indigenous People (Case Study: DPRD Bali Province)". Patriarchal culture is often an obstacle for women in their activities, especially in the political field. As we know, women's participation in politics is arguably still minimal, and sometimes it can't meet the quota of women themselves. The limitations of women's participation can be seen in the social lives of people who are still infested by a patriarchal culture. From a socialist feminism standpoint, this paper aims to explore the underrepresentation of women in elected positions in the Bali Provincial DPRD. With the help of key informants and literature reviews, this study employs a type of qualitative descriptive research. By contrasting the data acquired from several different documents, the data triangulation procedure was carried out.

Sensing the Squeeze of Sandwich Generation Women in Jakarta, Indonesia

The majority of Indonesian women, known as "sandwich generations," have taken care of their young children and aging parents. Individual role-balancing challenges among these "sandwich" women have not yet, been fully investigated. This study aims to highlight Indonesian women's obstacles for being a sandwich generation. A qualitative descriptive case study through semi-structured interviews was carried out. A purposive sampling by key informants was conducted in June 2022 until saturation of the information was reached. This study involved six informants who live in Jakarta. Qualitative content analysis was carried out to generate codes and assign categories. From female respondent perspectives, males frequently provide financial support, whereas women are more likely to do so emotionally and assist with daily tasks like housework, grocery shopping, and personal cleanliness. Because of this, there was a significant conclusion that most sandwich-generation women received limited help during children and elderly care, evidencing the existence of other external factors favorable to physical, emotional, and mental stress and financial challenges.

Little Women: Louisa May Alcott’s Duality Between the Intentional Lessons and the Unconscious Messages

Undoubtedly, Little Women can be considered one of the most influential literary texts in the history of American literature in general and children’s books specifically. This novel has many essential lessons and messages that may affect the development path of any girl. Louisa May Alcott cleverly presents different female characters to shed light on the issues and obstacles women faced during the 19th century in American society. The critics vary in their critical reading and examination of this novel and their understanding of the genuine intentions of Louisa May Alcott. Definitely, the reader can elicit a kind of ambivalence in this novel between the opposing attitudes and decisions Alcott offers in this novel. Throughout the different chapters and various incidents, Alcott clearly explains the suffering of both women and men in the patriarchal society and how both may live restricted life due to society’s expectations and imposing limitations.

Peran perempuan dalam pemerintahan desa: studi kasus di desa langkap kecamatan burneh kabupaten bangkalan

The main problem in this research is the role of women in the village government, especially in Langkap village. This is due to an increase in women's participation in the village government, which primarily the structure of the village government consists of men, but now women are also involved in the village government structure, where six women participate in the village government in Langkap village. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with the data collection techniques by observation, interviews, documentation studies, and from several books, scientific works related to this research. The results and findings of this research indicate that the role of women in the village government they involve and participate in planning, drafting, and implementing discretion in the village government. The impact of the women in the realm of government, such as in terms of community policies, health, and village businesses. Meanwhile, the obstacle for women in carrying out their roles is approval from their family or husband. The women who are involved in the village government structure hope that in the future can be more active in carrying out the roles in the village government. The women who are not participating at the moment can learn together to increase their knowledge and build the enthusiasm to begin actively participating in the village government.

From exceptional to common presence: Italian women in twentieth-century life sciences

This essay surveys the situation of Italian women life scientists from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. It follows the path that took women from being an exceptional presence to becoming a common, yet not equal, presence in the Italian science departments. Very different proportions of women occupied the three ranks in the academic hierarchy—students, research staff and professors. From the late nineteenth century onwards, women started to enrol in Italian universities. Initially, the second most popular department among female students—outdone only by the humanities—was that of mathematics, physics and natural sciences. Concerning women among research staff, a brief statistical analysis reveals the growing proportion of the female workforce in academic institutions and brings into view poorly known female assistants and technicians. The most difficult career step for women was to gain a tenured university position. A comparison between bacteriologist Giuseppina Cattani’s ‘failure’ to gain such a position and the ultimately successful strategy of zoologist and limnologist Rina Monti, who became one of the very first female university professors in Europe, illustrates the opportunities as well as the obstacles women naturalists encountered on the way into the academia. These experiences and those of others show that well into the twentieth century the support of powerful male mentors continued to be indispensable for women scientists. Positions in peripheral institutes or specializations in emerging research fields, in particular hydrobiology, entomology and cytogenetics, provided opportunities for Italian women to work their way up to professorships.

Editorial Comment

We commend the authors on a fantastic publication using qualitative research methods to understand how gender continues to influence urological workplaces. The qualitative nature of this analysis permits a greater depth of understanding of the obstacles women urologists face than would a survey-based methodology, which is important step toward designing solutions. The authors focus on the specific role women play in child-bearing and child-rearing and how these activities limit opportunities for women.

Aspects of state support for women’s entrepreneurship in Russia: obstacles and opportunities

Aim. The work aimed to develop proposals to improve the state policy in the field of women’s entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation (RF).Tasks. The work was performed to reveal the specifics of women’s entrepreneurship in Russia; identify the main obstacles and problems specific to Russian female entrepreneurs; analyze the existing programs of state support for women’s entrepreneurship in RF, their completeness and effectiveness of implementation.Methods. The aspects of the development of women’s entrepreneurship in Russia are analyzed using general methods of scientific cognition in various fields. Within the study conducted in March 2021 in the format of an electronic survey of 35 female respondents employed in small and medium-sized businesses in six cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Vladivostok, Yaroslavl, Surgut), the main problems faced by female entrepreneurs were revealed, as well as threats and opportunities for women’s entrepreneurship under the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as an assessment of the level of government support was presented from the respondents.Results. The main obstacles for women in establishing their own business in Russia were found to be the problems of financing, initial investments, and searching for investors, the problems of poor development of business education and financial literacy, as well as difficult administrative obstacles and insufficient state support. In addition, a high adaptability of women in business was also established. This characteristic is evidenced by many previous studies. However in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the skills of female leaders, the ability to make the right strategic decisions and exercise management competently in crisis situations have come to the fore.Conclusion. Taking into account the identified obstacles to the development of women’s entrepreneurship, the existing state support in this field seems to be insufficiently effective. As part of solving this problem, a number of measures can be proposed, namely the creation of an all- Russian educational center for female entrepreneurs with regional branches in all major cities of Russia; the introduction of the concept of “women’s entrepreneurship” into the law on support for small and medium-sized businesses and the formation of a specific unit in the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation; establishing a tax holiday regime for single mothers and mothers with many children who run a business in small towns and rural areas.