Gender Roles Research Articles

Gender Dynamics in the Built Environment: A Study of Madurese Taneyan Lanjhang Houses

Abstract Gender norms as a subset of societal norms are manifested in vernacular households. In some aspects, Madurese traditional houses (Taneyan Lanjhang) define spaces according to the domains of men and women. This division implies that roles assigned to men and women are closely tied to whether those activities take place in the public or private domain. The actual experience of women and men nowadays, however, is more complex. The aim of this study is to investigate the roles of men’s and women’s familial roles in shaping their dwellings as well as inhibition of domestic space within contemporary Taneyan Lanjhang homes. This study adopts a qualitative approach with empirical and descriptive methodology. The findings are derived from Taneyan Lanjhang houses in Alang-Alang Village, Bangkalan Regency, Madura through in-depth interviews to homeowners’ activities and alterations made to the house as well as visual observation. The results suggest that there are variations in how households implement gender structural roles. The community is more inclined to egalitarian distribution of roles and spaces. In certain areas traditionally expected to be occupied by either men or women, instances of overlap and blending are evident, suggesting that some gender roles are subject to interpretation, negotiation, and changes. A strict adherence to dichotomy of gender roles is proven to be not sustainable. This study contributes to the theoretical discussion of infrastructure and sustainability by examining how gender dynamics influence the design, utilisation, and sustainability of the built environment within Taneyan Lanjang community.

Gender Differences in the Adoption and Utilization of Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery (RALS) Among Practicing Urologists: A Study of American Board of Urology Case Logs from 2012-2022

ObjectiveTo evaluate the differential activity in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) by urologic surgeon gender. MethodsThis was a retrospective study of American Board of Urology surgical case logs from 2012-2022. The CPT-coded laparoscopic procedures included were: Partial Nephrectomy (50543), Radical Nephrectomy (50545, 50546, 50548), Pyeloplasty (50544), and Sacrocolpopexy (57425). Robotic-assisted cases were co-coded with CPT S2900. Univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analyzed the roles of physician gender and other factors on RALS utilization. A separate analysis was performed for Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) (55866). ResultsWomen performed 10.8% of all procedures and 9.02% of robotic cases. General Urology and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) had higher concentrations of women. Of the CPT procedures analyzed, women performed the highest percentage of sacrocolpopexies (39.2% of total), 8.09% of which were robotic. In multivariate regression, women surgeons had significantly lower odds of performing a robotic case compared to men (OR 0.803, p<0.001). Endourology, Oncology, Pediatric Urology, and URPS subspecialties were associated with RALS. Upward trends were depicted across all physicians (0.012, [0.007, 0.018], p<0.001) and for men (0.019, [0.010, 0.029], p=0.001). Women showed no significant increase in robotic usage over time (p=0.463). ConclusionsWomen have lower odds of participating in robotics, primarily specialize in URPS and their involvement in RALS is skewed toward sacrocolpopexy. As robotics continues to dominate surgical urology, ensuring equitable training opportunities is essential. Research into the roles of mentorship in residency, same gender patient-physician concordance, practice setting, and recent graduates’ referral patterns is warranted.

The Longitudinal Association Between Self-Esteem and Social Relationships Among Chinese Adolescents: Roles of Developmental Stages and Gender

The Longitudinal Association Between Self-Esteem and Social Relationships Among Chinese Adolescents: Roles of Developmental Stages and Gender

Financial stress and leadership behavior: The role of leader gender.

Concern about personal finances is one of the most widespread and salient sources of stress. We advance our emerging understanding of the work-related impacts of financial stress by examining the consequences of personal financial stress on leadership behavior. Drawing on compensatory control theory, we propose that financial stress positively relates to abusive supervision via a lowered sense of personal control. Integrating social role theory, we propose that these effects are stronger for leaders who are men than leaders who are women. We test our model in a vignette-based study using a sample of leaders (N = 201) and a second multiwave, multisource field survey study among leaders and their subordinates (N = 119 leader-subordinate dyads). Across both studies, we found that financial stress was positively associated with abusive supervision via lack of control and that this relationship was stronger for men than women. In Study 2, we examined an alternative tend-and-befriend theoretical account, proposing that leaders who are women exhibit more communion-striving motivation and empathic leadership as a result of financial stress. We found some support for this alternative pathway, though not gender differences in it, and in doing so we uncovered novel outcomes of financial stress. Our results offer implications for supporting employee financial health and uncover a context wherein men (and their subordinates), rather than women, experience the costs of misalignment with societal gender expectations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

S2279 Dissecting Diversity: The Role of Race and Gender in Gastric Cancer Risks Among Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Patients

S2279 Dissecting Diversity: The Role of Race and Gender in Gastric Cancer Risks Among Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Patients

Resilience, masculinity, and hedonic-eudaimonic dynamics: An autoethnography of an extended gratitude intervention

This autoethnography explores a 23-day gratitude project, focusing on the experiences, challenges, and outcomes of writing and sending daily gratitude letters. Analysis of audio transcripts recorded before and after each letter reveals several key themes: the dynamic interplay between eudaimonic and hedonic well-being; the significant role of gender and perceptions of masculinity as obstacles to gratitude expression; the value of benefit-triggered gratitude expression; and the development of resilience through communicative acts of gratitude. Despite the considerable benefits observed, the findings recommend prioritizing the quality of gratitude expressions over their frequency in future interventions. This work provides a nuanced understanding of the emotional journey in gratitude practices and its impact on personal growth and resilience.

Participation in formal adult education and family life—a gendered story

Abstract Previous literature on adult education (AE) has focused on various aspects of social inequalities, and although many acknowledge the critical role of gender, the mechanisms influencing gender differences in participation are rarely to the fore. Specifically, women report family responsibilities as the main reason for not enrolling in AE. This article examines whether family responsibilities, measured as the age and number of children, act as motivators or barriers to formal AE participation differently among men and women with varying time and monetary resources, that is, partnership status and relative income, in two societies with high formal AE enrolment rates; Finland and Great Britain. The results from Finnish registers and Understanding Society for 1998–2019 demonstrate clearly that family responsibilities related to having young children in the household restrict women from participating in formal AE to a greater extent than men in both countries. Further, while Finnish society enables individuals who traditionally have fewer resources to attend formal AE, that is, single parents and larger families, in Britain, formal AE is mainly taken up by individuals without children or those in stable family situations. The results highlight the importance of institutions in providing equal access to further educational qualifications.

Adolescents’ mental health is associated with food parenting practices among British Columbian families

BackgroundAdolescence is a developmental period marked by significant changes related to the body and food parenting practices. However, few studies have explored child-level psychological correlates of these practices during adolescence. Our study examined whether adolescents’ weight status, weight concerns, self-esteem, and anxiety were associated with food parenting practices, and whether these associations significantly differ by adolescents’ gender among 297 families in British Columbia, Canada. MethodsParents (47 years, 76% mothers) completed a food parenting practice item bank. Adolescents (14 years, 52% girls) self-reported their height and weight, weight concerns, self-esteem, and anxiety. Covariate-adjusted regression models evaluated the association of adolescents’ weight and mental health with nine practices (main effects). Interactions were used to evaluate the moderating role of gender, and further decomposed in all models to examine simple effects within each gender group. ResultsMain-effect models showed positive associations between: (1) weight concerns and child involvement, (2) weight concerns and accommodating practices, (3) self-esteem and healthy eating opportunities, and (4) self-esteem with meal routines, as well as negative associations between: (5) self-esteem and accommodating practices, (6) self-esteem and coercive control, and (7) anxiety and rules and limits. In all models (except one) interactions with gender were not significant; however, in all cases the decomposed effects showed only significant effects among girls. A significant gender interaction emerged in (8) the association between anxiety and coercive control, but the decomposed effects were not significant for either gender. Adolescents’ weight status was not associated with food parenting practices in any model. ConclusionsFood parenting practices are associated with mental health indicators among British Columbian families; however future studies should examine multidirectional relationships between these practices, adolescents’ mental health, and eating habits.

Theoretical Underpinnings Of Gender, Finance And Development: A Critical Review

Economies around the world have recorded tremendous advancement in their journey towards access to finance dimension of financial inclusion over these years. But women who constitute around fifty percent of the world population still lag much behind their counterparts in achieving the higher goals of financial inclusion particularly the usage of financial products and services. A persistent gender gap of 6% is visible while analyzing the Global Financial Inclusion Database (Global Findex,2021) data. The gender gap in financial access and usage aggravates economic inequity and underlines women's economic subservience. For instance, lack of accessibility to property and assets constraints women’s ability to pledge collateral such as land or livestock to obtain credit from formal financial institutions. The participation of women in the economic activities is far below their potential due to many socio-economic and cultural barriers. A deep-rooted historical reading of the gender dynamics evolved in the development discourse is vital for the policy makers to frame strategies to address such issues. The study investigates the interrelated roles of gender, finance, and development from a theoretical standpoint. A comprehensive review regarding the paradigm shifts happened in the domain of gender and development comprising of WID approach, WAD approach and GAD approach is also presented.

Behind the Numbers: Intersectional Negotiations in Gender-transformative Programmes with Religious Leaders in Southern Africa

This article examines gender-transformative programmes that seek to engage religious leaders in gender-based violence prevention across southern African countries. It focuses on the ‘gender-transformative’ paradigm implemented by an international South-African NGO, in collaboration with local and global organizations. On the basis of two years of ethnographic fieldwork, the research uncovers local dynamics that challenge the effectiveness of existing strategies, highlighting intersectional negotiations and decolonial narratives framing the transformation of gender roles within religious communities. The article provides evidence that emphasizes the significance of recognizing intersectional power dynamics related to participants’ age, gender, language and religious rank in gender-transformative programmes.

Food for thought: The intersection between SNAP stigma, food insecurity, and gender

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families with low incomes to afford and purchase food each year. Prior research has noted that welfare stigma—negative stereotypes about people who participate in public assistance programs—can limit SNAP participation. Stigma may also contribute to worse mental health among subgroups like male participants; qualitative evidence suggests males may struggle to accept public assistance benefits due to norms surrounding gender roles. Yet there is little research about who is most likely to experience stigma, how stigma relates to food insecurity, whether this relationship varies by gender identity, and whether stigma is associated with online shopping (which may protect against stigma). To address these gaps, we analyzed a national survey of 1383 SNAP participants about their experiences of SNAP stigma, food insecurity, and online shopping. In adjusted models, we found that male participants had 40% higher odds (95% CI: 1.09–1.80) of reporting any stigma experience compared to female participants. SNAP participants reporting stigma had over three times the odds (OR: 3.54, 95% CI: 2.60–4.81) of reporting food insecurity relative to those not reporting stigma, and male participants reporting stigma had nearly three times higher odds of food insecurity than female participants reporting stigma (OR: 2.94, 95% CI: 1.53, 5.66). In addition, stigma was not significantly associated with shopping online or using SNAP benefits online. In this national sample of SNAP participants, male respondents had greater odds of welfare stigma, experiences of stigma were associated with greater odds of food insecurity, male respondents experiencing stigma had greater odds of food insecurity compared to female respondents, and stigma was not associated with online shopping behaviors. Efforts to reframe public assistance may be needed to destigmatize programs like SNAP to both improve program uptake among non-participants and improve health outcomes among participants.

Evaluating forest conservation policies of Bhutan: sensitiveness and responsiveness to gender considerations

Putting gender at the centre of policy analysis is a crucial task, yet one rarely accomplished effectively. Gender research in South Asia has increasingly emphasised the importance of evolving dynamics and balancing the gender participation in forest policy and practice. Efforts have been undertaken to enhance women involvement in local governance including forest conservation through policy measures that include community forestry initiatives across South East Asia as well as in Bhutan. However, this has not led to a more equitable role for men and women in the forestry industry since it has not properly addressed the underlying issues of power dynamics and inequality. This investigation aimed to evaluate the incorporation of gender issues in Bhutan's forest policies over 50 years. In order to gauge the level of forest conservation policy responsiveness towards gender needs and demands, we employed content analysis and discourse analysis based on an analytical framework centred on various dimensions including socio-economic, socio-cultural, political and operational procedures. The results highlight that the policies concerning forest conservation utilized gender-neutral language when referring to the larger discourse of communities. Notably, terms with connotations specific to men outweigh those associated with women. While phrases specifically addressing women were irregularly and inconsistently employed in certain policy documents, discerning distinct trends in their usage remains challenging. The analysis underscores that only a limited number of forest policies in Bhutan display gender responsiveness, necessitating a greater comprehension of gender roles in forest conservation.

Gender Dynamics In Organ Donation And Transplantation: An Analysis Of Donor And Recipient Trends

Organ donation and transplantation represent critical components of modern medicine, offering life-saving solutions for individuals with organ failure. Despite advancements in medical practices, significant gender disparities exist within these processes, where women disproportionately contribute as donors while men are predominantly recipients. This study integrates an in-depth statistical analysis of data from major registries like the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), utilizing chi-square tests, logistic regression, multivariate analysis, and stratified sampling to elucidate these trends. By combining quantitative data with socio-cultural theories, this research aims to uncover the multifaceted causes behind these gender-based discrepancies, revealing that social conditioning, altruistic behaviour, and systemic biases in medical practices play crucial roles. The results indicate statistically significant correlations between gender and donor/recipient status, suggesting that both traditional gender roles and healthcare biases need to be addressed to create a more equitable organ donation system. The study concludes by proposing policy reforms and advocacy strategies to foster gender neutrality in organ transplantation, ultimately promoting a fairer healthcare paradigm.

Advertising and gender stereotypes

Advertising and gender stereotypes constitute a complex theme that explores how the advertising industry perpetuates or undermines traditional gender roles in society. Each year, a variety of advertising techniques are employed to construct and reinforce gender stereotypes, shaping the perceptions and expectations of consumers. From portraying women in stereotypical roles to excessively promoting masculine traits, advertising influences public opinion and contributes to the perpetuation of gender inequalities. The impact of gender stereotypes in advertising is significant in society, affecting how gender identity is portrayed in the advertising space and impairing the creation of a fair and authentic image.Advertising and gender stereotypes constitute a complex theme that explores how the advertising industry perpetuates or undermines traditional gender roles in society. Each year, a variety of advertising techniques are employed to construct and reinforce gender stereotypes, shaping the perceptions and expectations of consumers. From portraying women in stereotypical roles to excessively promoting masculine traits, advertising influences public opinion and contributes to the perpetuation of gender inequalities. The impact of gender stereotypes in advertising is significant in society, affecting how gender identity is portrayed in the advertising space and impairing the creation of a fair and authentic image.

Workplace Spirituality: A Catalyst for Job Satisfaction? Exploring Cultural and Gender Contingencies

Work-Place spirituality is on the fast track and those days are gone when scholars face problem in defining the same. Spirituality has deep relation with personality and all the linked abstracts with personality are in lab with workplace spirituality at current time. This study is one of the case of that chain where spirituality is observed with job satisfaction, organizational culture and role of gender. The method for gathering the data was stratified random sampling. 457 replies were obtained from 500 teaching faculty members at several universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, who were given an approved questionnaire. AMOS and SPSS Package-21 have been used to find analytical results. The tool's validity and dependability were guaranteed. Values for the model fit index were confirmed. The study has shown and analyzed the model's path coefficient with and without moderating and interaction factors. It was discovered that Work-place Spirituality has encouraging behavior for job satisfaction of the employee and organizational culture further enhance the behavior while gender is unaware about the behavior of WPS. The study's role in literature and industry has been defined. At the completion of this inquiry, there are limitations and recommendations based on the findings.

The Role of Gender in Cognitive Processing of Affective Linguistic Stimuli in Bilinguals

This study aims to compare the emotional reactions of bilingual men and women to affective valence by manipulating positive and negative linguistic stimuli. To achieve this aim, the semantic decision task was used. 56 Persian-English bilinguals, who were divided into two equal groups considering their gender (28 female and 28 male), were asked to decide whether the adjectives loaded with positive or negative valence (i.e., target words) were related in meaning to the preceding nouns (i.e., prime words). In order to find out whether there is any potential interaction between the valence of primes and targets, mixed factorial repeated measure ANOVA was run on reaction time and error rate data. The results of the present study on cognitive gender differences show that males and females, despite some few differences, generally follow a similar pattern in processing affective meaning of words in their second language.

Redefining leadership: the role of gender in shaping organizational culture

This review paper explores the evolving dynamics of gender and leadership, emphasizing how gender-inclusive leadership shapes organizational culture. The study begins by examining the historical perspectives on leadership and gender, highlighting how traditional views have often marginalized diverse leadership styles. It then delves into modern leadership paradigms, showcasing the positive cultural shifts from gender diversity in leadership roles. The discussion extends to the impact of gender-inclusive leadership on innovation, employee engagement, and organizational performance. Key findings indicate that inclusive leadership fosters a more collaborative and adaptive culture and enhances innovation and employee morale. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for organizations to promote gender-inclusive leadership and suggests future research directions further to understand the complex interplay between gender and leadership.

Interrogating masculinity, gender performance, and power dynamics in Indonesian society through Taylor Swift’s ‘The Man’

This article examines masculinity, gender roles, and power relations in Indonesian society through Taylor Swift’s song “The Man”. The lyrics and music video, which criticise the demands and double standards that society places on women in comparison to males, provide a framework for analysing related problems in Indonesia, a country where traditional gender roles are ingrained in the fabric of culture. The qualitative content analysis was employed to systematically evaluate the content of “The Man” within various forms of communication, such as texts, images, and videos. The analysis sheds light on the social forces that influence gender performance and the maintenance of male dominance, highlighting how Swift’s critique of gendered power inequalities may be utilised to comprehend the intricacies of masculinity and femininity in Indonesia. The article also highlights the idea of gender performance, taking into account how people in Indonesia either comply with or defy these social norms. Swift’s depiction of a society in which people would view her activities differently if she were a man is reminiscent of the experiences of numerous Indonesian women in both public and private settings. The article then concludes how these gendered expectations reinforce power relations and maintain disparities that most likely benefit men.

Gender Representation in English Language Textbooks of Primary Education

Textbooks are carriers of social change. It is through textbooks and classroom experiences that from the stage of childhood in the school itself, students start learning to accept gender socialization, social norms, beliefs, gender roles, inequality, and bias. Hence, the need to make the textbooks gender neutral arises becausetheir analysis is necessary for this; it is in this light that the present study has analyzed English textbooks at the primary level of education in India toexaminethe incubation of gender stereotypes and bias. These were coupled with content analysis and qualitative and documentary research. The major findings reflect that gender patriarchy and bias are reflected in English textbooks.Overall, the results indicated that males were more prominently featured in textbooks, both in images and in text. Females were still underrepresented, had fewer diverse occupations, and were often depicted doing household chores in three textbooks. However, there were some positive portrayals and efforts to challenge stereotypes, with examples of gender-neutral language and activities shared by both genders.The findings of this study can also be used to shape policies at the state or national level in creating and applying guidelines for gender-neutral content in educational materials. These guidelines would guide the efforts of a textbook development agency,writers, and teachers in creating gender-sensitive curricula and textbooks.

Untold Stories of Displaced Rohingya Pregnant Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Camp Settings

Intimate partner violence (IPV) strongly impacts the physical, sexual, social, and reproductive health of women, causing an array of psychological and behavioural problems. During pregnancy, the detrimental effects of violence extend to both the mother and the child. Rates of IPV are frequently higher among those in conflict‐affected and displaced communities, most of whom live in low and middle‐income countries. IPV against Rohingya women is common due to relocation, family breakups, patriarchal norms, and deep‐seated gender roles. Despite the high prevalence of IPV in Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, the matter is often under‐examined. This qualitative study aims to explore and understand pregnant IPV victims’ unique experiences and hardships among the displaced population in a camp setting. A sample of six pregnant homemakers with no formal education was recruited from a healthcare service provider in Leda Camp 24, a remote camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Semi‐structured, in‐depth, face‐to‐face interviews were conducted. Participants reported diverse manifestations of IPV victimisation. Physical abuse, emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, pregnancy‐related consequences, and impact on mental health were commonly experienced by participants of this study. The current research investigates the recurrent abuse experienced by this demography, providing detailed narrative information beyond quantitative descriptions of IPV experiences. This article contributes to the existing knowledge on the intersection of IPV, pregnancy, and mental health among displaced populations. Governmental and non‐governmental stakeholders must contextualise these findings in policies and practices by integrating IPV and violence screening, prevention, and treatment protocols into refugee camps and healthcare service providers.