Gender And Religion Research Articles

Is gender primacy universal?

Emerging evidence suggests that gender is a defining feature of personhood. Studies show that gender is the primary social category individuals use to perceive humanness and the social category most strongly related to seeing someone-or something-as human. However, the universality of gender's primacy in social perception and its precedence over other social categories like race and age have been debated. We examined the primacy of gender perception in the Mayangna community of Nicaragua, a population with minimal exposure to Western influences, to test whether the primacy of gender categorization in humanization is more likely to be a culturally specific construct or a cross-cultural and potentially universal phenomenon. Consistent with findings from North American populations [A. E. Martin, M. F. Mason, J. Pers. Soc. Psychol. 123, 292-315 (2022)], the Mayangna ascribed gender to nonhuman objects more strongly than any other social category-including age, race, sexual orientation, disability, and religion-and gender was the only social category that uniquely predicted perceived humanness (i.e., the extent to which a nonhuman entity was seen as "human"). This pattern persisted even in the most isolated subgroup of the sample, who had no exposure to Western culture or media. The present results thus suggest that gender's primacy in social cognition is a widely generalizable, and potentially universal, phenomenon.

Psycho-demographic factors as predictors of sports leisure activities among students of Olabisi Onabanjo University

This study aimed to discuss psycho-demographic factors as predictors of sports leisure activities among selected students of OlabisiOnabanjo University. A descriptive survey research design of a correlational type was used for the study. The sample included 262 studentsfrom various faculties. Self-structured research instruments PFALQ: r=0.71 and DVILQ: r=0.76 were used for data collection. The datawere analyzed using multiple regression. The result reveals a significant joint contribution of the independent variables on sports leisureactivities. The result also shows the relative contribution of independent variables (motivation, self-esteem, personality, age, gender andreligion) to the dependent variable (involvement in sports leisure activities. The findings revealed that was a joint contribution of psychodemographicstatus to leisure activities among selected students of Olabisi Onabanjo University. It was recommended that studentsshould be informed of the benefits of participation in leisure activities.

Reflections on Religion and Gender

Reflections on Religion and Gender

Anticipatory grief and its influencing factors in major caregivers of patients with advanced cancer

Objective To explore the status of anticipatory grief in major caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and its influencing factors. Methods There were 329 major caregivers of patients with advanced cancer recruited between October 2017 and May 2018. The basic data questionnaire, Anticipatory Grief Scale and Perceived Social Support Scale were used in the investigation. Results The scores of anticipatory grief and perceived social support were 88.49±16.47 and 60.33±11.58 respectively. The result of multiple linear regression revealed that relationship with patients, perceived social support, gender and religion were associated with anticipatory grief and could explain 54.2% of the total variance. Conclusions Medical workers should provide assistance to the major caregivers of patients with advanced cancer, respect and encourage the appropriate participation of religious activities, encourage caregivers to fully express their feelings, decrease their adverse emotional reactions and improve their bereavement outcome. Key words: Advanced cancer patients; Major caregivers; Anticipatory grief; Influencing factors

LOOKING BACK AND FORWARD: POSTCOLONIALISM, GLOBALIZATION, GOD AND GENDER

The first part of the paper will spend much of its introductory energies on globalization. The rest of the paper will then explore in broad outlines how globalization is related to postcolonialism, gender and religion. My approach, as the title suggests, is through looking back in order to look forward, which basically means I will briefly assess some of my published works and their position towards globalization.

Scarica il testo completo in PDF Quando la religione si interseca con la tutela di genere: quale impatto sulle dinamiche dell’accoglienza? (prime osservazioni a margine di Cass., sez. I, 24 novembre 2017, n. 28152)

SOMMARIO: 1. Fenomeno migratorio, istanze di protezione internazionale e risposte degli ordinamenti europei - 2. Riconoscimento dello status di rifugiato e fattore religioso - 3. La recente pronunzia n. 28152 del 2017 della Corte di Cassazione - 4. La valorizzazione della prospettiva di genere nel sistema di protezione internazionale - 5. L’intersezione religione/genere quale pivot di una protezione rafforzata di soggetti particolarmente deboli . The Intersection between Religion and Gender Protection: Which Impact on the Dynamics of Hospitality? (Preliminary Remarks to Court of Cassation, Section I, 24 November 2017, No. 28152) ABSTRACT: The intersection between immigration, citizenship, integration in the EU countries is a challenging topic for scholars and religion is becoming a crucial factor. Transnational space allows the development of new meanings, negotiation of identities, interaction of religious actors and practices and integration/participation has an impact on the identity of migrants. The increase of migrations from non-European countries, and the impact of new religious needs underlines the question of whether religious belonging is a factor of either empowerment or disempowerment in the host society. At the same time, migrations in an era of economic crisis emphasize skepticism and hostility towards Islamic groups; refugees and asylum seekers, and the questions connected with international protection have become other controversial issues, contributing to the development of a growing anti-immigrant attitude. Modern democracies are expected to offer answers to increasing demands of international protection; at the same time international protection is becoming a strategic tool to obtain hospitality in European countries, and to avoid the limits connected to access for economic reasons. Recent Italian case law witnesses the development of a gender-sensitive perspective and focuses on the increasing link between religion, gender and international protection.

Religion et sexualité en France des années 1970 aux années 2000. Évolution des pratiques et attachement à la famille hétérosexuelle

La diversification des trajectoires affectives et sexuelles, la perte d’influence des institutions à grands principes, ainsi que l’individualisation des pratiques sexuelles et religieuses, soulèvent la question de l’influence de la religion sur la sexualité contemporaine en France aujourd’hui. S’appuyant sur les trois enquêtes françaises sur la sexualité (1970, 1992 et 2006), cet article étudie la spécificité des pratiques sexuelles et des représentations de la sexualité des personnes catholiques et musulmanes en France. Le questionnement porte particulièrement sur l’intersection des rapports de genre et de religion. On montre qu’au cours de la période, les femmes et les hommes catholiques se rapprochent des personnes sans religion sur une série de pratiques relatives à la sexualité (contraception, masturbation, pornographie). En revanche, l’âge au premier rapport sexuel reste plus tardif pour les femmes catholiques et musulmanes que pour celles ne déclarant pas de religion en 2006. Cette imbrication entre genre et religion à l’égard de certaines pratiques sexuelles s’observe aussi à propos des représentations de la sexualité, notamment à l’égard de l’homosexualité et l’homoparentalité. Comparativement aux personnes sans religion, les catholiques et musulman·e·s, plus particulièrement les hommes, sont très attachés à la famille hétérosexuelle.

EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH SOCIAL INCLUSION

The educational policy in India since liberalization shows a marked predilection towards market fundamentalism coupled with universal access through Right to Education Act (RTEA) and Sarva Sikshya Abhiyan (SSA). This has ensured both unfettered access and equity in primary education with proliferation of private universities increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in the tertiary sector. The Annual Survey of Educational Research (ASER) Report however reflects the scant concerns for basic infrastructural provisions for schools, apathetic attitude of teachers and high degree of student dropout. The higher education segment also does not reflect a commitment towards research, innovation leading to poor turnout in terms of patents and quality research papers. The paper brings out these trends as also the allocation apathy for educational sector. In this backdrop, the unique experiment of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Odisha, a private sector initiative without governmental support, reflects a unique template of funding and quality which will be worthy of replication on a national scale. The Make in India initiative should factor in the quality concern from the primary stage of education in order to reap the rich demographic dividend that beckons India’s aspirational youth cutting across caste, class, gender and religion. Article visualizations:

Politics, religion and gender: Framing and regulating the veil. Edited by Sieglinde Rosenberger and Birgit Sauer.

Politics, religion and gender: Framing and regulating the veil. Edited by Sieglinde Rosenberger and Birgit Sauer.

Openings: A Genealogical Introduction to Religion and Gender

Openings: A Genealogical Introduction to Religion and Gender

Factors hindering acceptance of HIV/AIDS voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) among youths in Kwara State, Nigeria

HIV/AIDS has become a source of concern all over the world. The concern cannot be isolated from the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS on economic, social, political and technological development of any nation with a high prevalence rate. Nigeria is one of the countries with HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of over 4%. Despite this challenge, the patronage of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is still very low. This study therefore examined the factors hindering the acceptance of VCT as expressed by youths in Kwara State. A total of 600 youths from the three Senatorial districts in the State were involved in the study. A survey instrument designed by the researchers was used to collect relevant information from the respondents. Among others, the study identified ignorance, poverty, inadequate number of VCT centres, stigma and discrimination as major factors responsible for the low patronage of VCT centres in Kwara State. Gender and religion had no significant influence on the respondents’ views while place of residence had significant influence. The implications of the findings to medical practice and counselling were identified and discussed. Key words: Factors, hindering, acceptance, youths, HIV/AIDS, voluntary counselling and testing (VCT).

Victorians and the Virgin Mary. Religion and gender in England, 1830–85. By Carol Engelhardt Herringer. (Gender in History.) Pp. x+221. Manchester–New York: Manchester University Press, 2008. £55. 978 0 7190 7753 1

This article is a book review of the title 'Victorians and the virgin mary. religion and gender in england, 1830-85' By Carol Engelhardt Herringer.

<em>Victorians and the Virgin Mary: Religion and Gender in England, 1830-85</em>, by Carol Engelhardt Herringer

<em>Victorians and the Virgin Mary: Religion and Gender in England, 1830-85</em>, by Carol Engelhardt Herringer

Book Review: Religion and Gender

Book Review: Religion and Gender

New Perspectives on Gender and Religion

New Perspectives on Gender and Religion

Problem Keadilan Gender dan Hak-Hak Asasi Perempuan dalam Islam

This article explores the gender and human rights issues in the Islamic community, There are problems originally coming from interpretation of Islamic teachings that be gender biased. According to Riffat Hassan, a feminist of Muslim. World, it is-called as "Islamic patriarchal". In the Shariat (Islamic law) area, it id cause ddiscrimination of genderand religion. There are some factors t hatris efrom (I) cultural construction and the hegemony of interpretation authority of the sacred texts, and (2) the prejudice of cultural and the ambiguity of political interest. In this respect Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na im offers ideas on deconstruction of Islamic Shariat and Masdar Farid Mas udi about "the jiqh of empowerment" could be elaborated as a model of the awareness process for achieving of gender justice and respect of women rights in the Muslim community.

Rationality, religion and gender

Rationality, religion and gender

Book Review: Religion and Gender

Book Review: Religion and Gender

Gender and Religion. Edited by William H. Swatos, Jr. New Brunswick, N.J.: Transaction Publishing, 1994. 196 pp. $19.95 paper

Gender and Religion. Edited by William H. Swatos, Jr. New Brunswick, N.J.: Transaction Publishing, 1994. 196 pp. $19.95 paper

King, Ursula (ed.),Religion and Gender

(1995). King, Ursula (ed.), Religion and Gender. Theology & Sexuality: Vol. 1995, No. 3, pp. 117-119.