Role Of Women In Society Research Articles

Women and the Social Resilience in Post-Conflict Areas of Lampung

Lampung Province has several areas which are allegedly conflict-prone areas that have disturbed the social life of the community and have also endangered the lives and property of the victims. In this case, women have a very crucial role, especially in creating social resilience after conflict. This research examines women's strategic role in building post-conflict social resilience in Lampung Province. This research was qualitative research with interviews, observation, and documentation as data collection techniques and source triangulation to test the validity of the data. The results of the research showed that women have a very crucial role in developing post-conflict social resilience in Lampung Province, namely the strategic role of women in the family includes active participation in improving the quality of life and the family economy, educating and instilling the values of tolerance and awareness of diversity in children and increasing insight and awareness of the role of women through participation in social and religious activities. Furthermore, the role of women in society is to support and play an active role in the implementation of social activities, increase the frequency of togetherness activities as a forum for interacting and communicating with each other in differences as well as holding and playing an active role in social activities that are neutral in nature, without being based on ethnic or religious elements. In conclusion, by optimizing the role of women, social resilience in society can be created.

The Influence of Confucian Cultural Values on the Social Roles of Contemporary Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Women

The background of the research is based on the problems and dilemmas faced by women in modern East Asian society. The research investigated how Confuciuss thoughts put social constraints on women in China, Japan, and South Korea because of their gender through the content of the books and the derived meaning of folk while looking at the ideological transformation of women in society to resist these regulations. People in those societies are often disciplined by thousands of years of traditional etiquette, hence the conflict between self-consciousness and cultural oppression brought about by Confucianism becomes an important topic among East Asian scholars. The paper aims to show how the Confucius norms build on the fixed gender role in different ways and analyze the social oppression of East Asian women, with the resistance and struggle that women are making in these countries. Hence a better understanding of the progress of women's rights in East Asian countries and the role of women in society. The significance of the paper is that it makes up the research gap on how Confucian culture oppresses women's social status and uses realistic scenes while demonstrating the transformation of women's self-consciousness under these regulations in a chronological sequence.

РОСІЙСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКА ВІЙНА 2014–2024 рр.: ЖІНКА В ТИЛУ

The relevance of this work is expressed in the coverage of the problems faced by women during the Russian-Ukrainian war. This issue is quite acute now, because since 2014, the war with Russia has been going on in Ukrainian lands, namely, on February 24, 2022, active hostilities began throughout the territory of Ukraine. In my research, I would like to draw attention to the specific and special role played by women in the home front during the war, as well as to the problems they face. After all, women are one of the most vulnerable population groups during war. In addition, women are active members of the volunteer movement. After all, as of the beginning of 2014, the army was looted and practically did not exist. And for years, almost without any support from the state, the fighters were provided by volunteers. And now, without exaggeration, almost every Ukrainian has become a volunteer. Whether it is the dissemination of information on social networks, or material assistance with things, or financial assistance to fighters. In recent decades, the idea of gender equality has been increasingly affirmed in Ukrainian society. We see that certain transformative changes are being observed in the gender policy of Ukraine. The successful implementation and regulation of gender relations in society involves the affirmation of the value of gender equality both in society in general and in its various institutions in particular. This is, first of all, the prevention of gender discrimination, ensuring the equal participation of women and men in making socially important decisions (first of all, in the sphere of politics and in general in the labor market), ensuring equal opportunities for women and men to combine professional and family responsibilities, preventing manifestations of gender-based violence, etc. But the problem of sexism is still acute for Ukrainian women. Even public figures and politicians allow themselves sexist expressions. It is not surprising that women also face sexism during protest activity, volunteering and military operations. Undoubtedly, the war between Russia and Ukraine is a war between two cultures, two different civilizations. In a country whose leader says «like it, don’t like it, bear with me, my beauty», which causes an association with the process of rape, both men and women demonstrate a high level of aggression and cruelty. The aggravation of gender stereotypes regarding the role of women in society provokes the aggravation of sexualization and objectification. Even in Aristophanes comedy «Lysistrata» of the 5th century BC, although women are depicted as peacemakers – but according to the plot of the comedy, women refused to have sex with men until they stopped the war.

The United Right and Rights of Polish Women

The election victories of the United Right in 2015 and 2019 are associated with limiting women’s rights. This applies mainly to reproduction, security in the home place, the labour market or politics. Changes in the situation of the Polish women under the rule of the conservative coalition are the subject of this article. Its aim is to present the process of implementing the right-wing vision of the role of women in society. The researchers asked the following questions: Do legal regulations sufficiently protect the safety of Polish women under the rule of United Right? What is the process of changes taking place in the labour market from the point of view of women? Is there a slight but systematic increase in the number of women in parliament and their promotion to other high political positions? In order to obtain answers to the above questions, an analysis of the texts of documents and magazines was used. The analysis showed a radical restriction of women’s rights.

Scientific Rationale of the Problem of Female Criminal Behavior

When explaining female criminal behavior from the scientific standpoint, researchers study it from different angles — criminological, criminal law and penitentiary. In the current article, the author examines female criminal behavior within the scope of not only anthropological and sociological approaches, by also of the psychological approach aimed at analyzing the causes of deviant behavior that does not correspond to the requirements of laws or social norms. It is noted that the sociological approach to researching female crime is based on taking into account not only quantitative characteristics of the social space, but also the social characteristics of women, which are undergoing a transformation due to a changing role of women in society. The author summarizes modern trends of female crime and notes that it is highly dynamic and thus leading to a considerable gap between the practice of counteracting female criminal behavior which is due and expected by the society and the existing methods of preventive work used by the state. The scientific substantiation of approaches to researching female crime and the author’s own vision of the problem are used for working out recommendations aimed at enriching criminal law science in its search for optimal ways and effective means of counteracting female criminal behavior. Scientific substantiation of female criminal behavior allows the author to identify key trends for the development of social, criminal and penitentiary policy oriented at women. This problem has a considerable potential for further research touching upon not only criminal law, penitentiary and criminological spheres of work, but also political, ideological, economic, cultural-social, psychological and moral spheres of social life, which predetermined the contents of the current article.

„Służyć Bogu, Ojczyźnie i Rodzinie”. Kobiety w faszystowskich Włoszech (1925–1940)

The article focuses on characterizing the ideological assumptions and policies of the fascist movement toward women, and, after 1922, those of the state governed by the National Fascist Party (PNF) and, above all, by Benito Mussolini. Women’s equality, among other things, was established in the initial period of fascism when its left wing was strong. Gradually over time as the movement came to power and especially after taking it in 1922, Il Duce and the party embraced conservative, nationalist social and economic policies that referred to the great Roman past in a desire to reconstruct the empire and increase the number of Italian citizens that would be newly formed Italian fascists. To achieve this goal, especially after 1925 when the totalitarian state and society was being built, the regime pursued a policy of the total control and subordination of women to the state and the system. Divorce, abortion, and the sale of contraceptives were banned, the “excessive education” of girls and the possibility of woman undertaking professional work were limited, while the roles of women in society as mothers, wives, and guardians of the “home” were promoted.

Vietnam Cult of the Mother Goddess and its Influence on Confucian Ethics in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with many spiritual beliefs that reflect the values of its inhabitants, being an important component of their traditional culture. A special place is occupied by faith in the Mother Goddess. This kind of beliefs, which is completely unique for Vietnam, has a long history and emphasizes the feminine principle through the image of a woman with the power and ability to create, enrich and develop everything that exists. Faith in the Mother Goddess reflects the values and high human qualities of the Vietnamese, and it has been recognized by UNESCO as an object of representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Confucian ethics was adopted in Vietnam, but it was influenced by the Vietnamese belief in the Mother Goddess. The cult of the Mother Goddess also had a great influence on the ideas about the role of women in society. The study analyzes the origins, features and values of this cult and indicates its influence on the Vietnamese Confucian ethics. It is established that the activities of the worship of the Mother Goddess contribute to strengthening the sense of community of the Vietnamese nation. In connection with the development of Confucian ethics within the framework of Vietnamese culture, the attitude towards women has changed to a more humane and open one. In modern times, the cult of mother worship has acquired secular features and can be seen as a sign of gender equality.

Assessing Gender Equality in Educational Opportunities: A Study of Female Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers in Malang City

This study explores the fundamental aspects, issues, objectives, methodology, findings, recommendations, and suggestions related to gender equality in educational opportunities for female online motorcycle taxi drivers in Malang City. The emergence of women in this profession has seen a substantial increase since 2016, coinciding with the growth of online transportation services. Utilizing a case study approach, the research reveals that the rationale behind women choosing this profession extends beyond economic considerations to encompass social dynamics and a shift in gender roles. The findings emphasize the need for jobs that go beyond economic requirements, highlighting the evolving roles of women in society. The study suggests that policymakers focus on labor laws, especially those aligned with the challenges posed by the fourth industrial revolution. The recommendations aim to address the complexities surrounding gender equality in educational and employment opportunities for female online motorcycle taxi drivers.

Social Transformations and Changes in The Minds of Women

In the article, the author notes a radical rethinking of the social role ofwomen in society, identifies priority measures to ensure her rights and opportunities. The equal participation of women in the political and economic life of the country is considered by the democratic community as a necessary condition for achieving progress in socio-economic development, in addressing current political, socio-cultural, racial, ethnic and other problems.

Exploring Feminism In John Steinbeck's East Of Eden

East of Eden, a notably controversial novel by John Steinbeck, has been subject to diverse critical discussions across various approaches since its publication. The extensive range of themes and symbolic elements within the work contributes significantly to its critical acclaim. Steinbeck skillfully challenges universal principles by constructing a world rich with them. This analysis focuses on examining East of Eden through a feminist lens. By exploring key female characters, notably casting Cathy Ames as the embodiment of evil, and scrutinizing the dynamics between male and female characters, the aim is to delve into the novel's prevailing perspective on the expected roles of women in society and family.

Role of women in today’s society and the inequality in genders

The main method used was a survey which around 350 working women from multiple countries including Pakistan, Turkey, and Lebanon responded to, regarding different aspects of their professional ideologies and observations. Extensive secondary research was employed to explore the issues of role of women in society, sexual harassment faced by women in their homes and workplaces, and the magnitude of gender inequality in developing versus developed countries. The main findings concluded that gender inequality is a long-standing hurdle in the path of women. It exists at all levels in the society and is not limited to a single culture or country. The gender inequality is not the only barrier faced by women in their journeys; however, it may pave way for other obstacles like sexual harassment. The measures presently taken to combat the negative impacts of gender inequality on women are inadequate and require more thought and better implementation for them to prove fruitful in eradicating the issue.

Algorithmic bias in anthropomorphic artificial intelligence: Critical perspectives through the practice of women media artists and designers

Current research in artificial intelligence (AI) sheds light on algorithmic bias embedded in AI systems. The underrepresentation of women in the AI design sector of the tech industry, as well as in training datasets, results in technological products that encode gender bias, reinforce stereotypes and reproduce normative notions of gender and femininity. Biased behaviour is notably reflected in anthropomorphic AI systems, such as personal intelligent assistants (PIAs) and chatbots, that are usually feminized through various design parameters, such as names, voices and traits. Gendering of AI entities, however, is often reduced to the encoding of stereotypical behavioural patterns that perpetuate normative assumptions about the role of women in society. The impact of this behaviour on social life increases, as human-to-(anthropomorphic)machine interactions are mirrored in human-to-human social interactions. This article presents current critical research on AI bias, focusing on anthropomorphic systems. Moreover, it discusses the significance of women’s engagement in AI design and programming, by presenting selected case studies of contemporary female media artists and designers. Finally, it suggests that women, through their creative practice, provide feminist and critical approaches to AI design which are essential for imagining alternative, inclusive, ethic and de-biased futures for anthropomorphic AIs.

Суфийские практики и особые предписания для женщин в сочинении М.-З. Камалова «Руководство наставников от шайхов халидийской [ветви

The paper is devoted to the study of the place and role of women and female saints in various Sufi circles; in particular, the researchers discuss the Naqshbandi and the Bektashi orders. The aim of the study is to reveal the peculiarities of the coverage of the female theme in the Arabic-language work “The guidance of mentors from the Shaikh of the Khalidi [branch]” by the Tatar shaikh Muhammad-Zakir Kamalov (al-Chistavi) of the Naqshbandi tariqa, which operated on the territory of the Volga-Ural region. In comparative terms, the study also considers other Sufi communities belonging to different tariqas. The study is novel in that it is the first to analyse important aspects in the ethics of the Sufi communities of the XIX century operating in the Volga region, which were reflected in M.-Z. Kamalov’s writing, on the basis of a textual work carried out within the framework of the stated topic. In addition, based on the results and conclusions of the study, the authors identify the specifics of ethical standards of behaviour, gender relations in the ritual practice of the Sufi fraternities operating in the Volga-Ural region and the Caucasus. The results of a scientific study of the Arabic-language work “Tabsirat al-murshidin…” by M.-Z. Kamalov, the handwritten marcia-elegy “Mursiye damella Mohammad-Zakir…” by an unknown author directly echo the established traditions regarding the place and role of women in society that have developed over the centuries in the Muslim East.

Abuse of Women in Nineteenth Century Asylums: Past and Present Representations in English Literature

Madness has been frequently represented in English literature since it was an issue concerning not only medical practitioners and social control but also the role of women in society and the exertion of men’s will over wives, sisters, daughters and other female relatives. In this paper, the condition of nineteenth century women confined to the madhouses or asylums is discussed in relation to the different representations made by two Victorian novelists, Wilkie Collins and Mary Elizabeth Braddon, and a contemporary writer, Sarah Waters. Theories of insanity and the motives of women abuse are widely introduced followed by some reflections on the representation of abuse in three novels: The Women in White, Lady Audley’s Secret and Fingersmith. A substantial difference between the first two novels and the modern one is the portrayal of sexual orientation, masochism and pornography.

Transformation of the image of a mother woman in the visual culture of independent Ukraine

The relevance of the article lies in the analysis of the transformation of the image of a mother woman in the visual culture of independent Ukraine. The patriarchal stereotypical perception of femininity is being transformed in Ukrainian visual culture. Since Ukraine has gained its independence, the perception of the traditional role of women in society began to change under the influence of socio-cultural processes.
 The purpose of the article is to carry out a cultural reception of the image of a mother woman in visual culture as a reflection of socio-cultural dynamics in independent Ukraine. To define the peculiarities of female images in interpretive models of visual studios, to investigate the dynamics of the image of a mother woman during the years of independence, as well as to explain the culturally significant meanings of the variable spectrum of the image of a mother woman in the visual space of independent Ukraine.
 The methodology of scientific research is determined by the use of methods of cultural studies, history and sociology. The method of culturology allows us to reveal the specifics of the representation of female images in visual culture. The sociocultural method involves the analysis of the visual component of the Ukrainian Internet environment, as well as establishing the interdependence of visual culture and social changes. Historical method allows to trace the context of visual transformations.
 The results. It was proved that the image of a mother woman, peculiar to the traditional Ukrainian culture, during the first years of independence was transformed into the mythologem of Berehynia and personified the national idea. Throughout the 1990s, the image embodied the idea of state sovereignty. The period of the 2000s for mass culture was characterized by the depiction of gender-stereotypical images of motherhood and women in the role of a housewife with the emergence of the domestic violence problem. The Revolution of Dignity conditioned the narrative of struggle, which filled the image of a woman-mother with the concept of militancy. As a result of the political and historical processes taking place until today, the concept of motherhood was filled with motives of protection of one’s own land, sacrifice for the protection of one’s own child.
 The scientific novelty of the research. For the first time, the transformation of the image of a mother woman, represented in the visual culture of Ukraine during the period of independence, is considered.
 The practical significance. The results of the research can be used to study the modern visual culture of Ukraine, in further investigations of mass media and research of feminine images represented in the visual culture of Ukraine.

Reimagining the Role of Folklore in the 21st Century: Don’t We Need New Ones?

If you ask any South African child who attended school in the 20th century to name one folktale, they will be able to do so without hesitation. But, if you ask children today this identical question, many of them will pause for a long time to think before responding. Nowadays, the majority of children do not grow up hearing folktales like they used to. Contrary to popular belief, folktales serve an important role in children’s education and upbringing, according to several folklore specialists. Folktales can provide role models that instil moral principles in youngsters, including decency, solidarity, and compassion. Folktales further aid in the formation of social identities. Folktales have recently been mentioned as a potential draw for the South African tourism industry. All of these are true, but one has to wonder whether these instances of folklore’s contribution are consistent with the educational requirements of today. Do they emphasise difficulties that children encounter in schools, such as gender identities, new family structures, changing roles for women in society, pandemic health problems, embracing diversity in cases involving foreigners, multilingualism, and language development? In order to encourage young authors to continue creating new works that preserve and address the ideals of contemporary society, this article will synthesise these topics. By doing this, I hope to inspire writers to prepare for the future in the same way that those who came before us did.

CERITA RAKYAT “DEWI RENGGANIS”: KAJIAN FEMINIS

Abstract: This research aims to understand the role and status of Dewi Rengganis in society, as well as describe the community's perspective in folk stories involving this female character. The research utilizes a qualitative descriptive text analysis method with a postmodern feminist approach. The objective of this approach is to interpret the position and role of women in society. The results of the study indicate that in the legend of Dewi Rengganis, the role and position of women can be confirmed by reintroducing female characters who exist as subjects, have autonomy, and possess the ability to exercise their power. Through this interpretation, the folk tale of Dewi Rengganis serves as a tool to elevate the status and role of women in society. The implications of this research are that Indonesian folklore and folk literature have great potential in promoting gender equality and dismantling demeaning stereotypes against women. By introducing strong and influential female characters like Dewi Rengganis, society can see that women have equal potential to achieve success and play significant roles in society. This research provides new insights into the role of women in Indonesian folklore and encourages the development of inclusive narratives that depict gender diversity. Further implications may include changes in societal attitudes towards women, empowerment of women in various fields, and strengthening awareness of the importance of gender equality in society.

Abject Women in Holy Spider

This article presents a feminist reading of Holy Spider the movie inspired by real life and shot in 2022 under the direction of Ali Abbasi. The position and role of women in society have consistently been one of humanity's most significant strife. This movie reflects the fact that Iran is one of the countries where the discussions and unfair atmosphere about this problem are felt. The movie is about transforming an ordinary citizen whose religious and national feelings are exploited into a serial killer by making it his mission to kill all the prostitutes in the city. Therefore, with Holy Spider, a production that lends itself to analysis from a wide range of perspectives and theories, the audience is expected to question gender roles, degenerate political and religious attitudes, and the effects of many devices that states use as manipulation on individuals. This study examines these problematic issues in Holy Spider through certain notions such as Julia Kristeva’s abjection and Hannah Arendt’s banality of evil.

Correlation of Feminization in the Professional Sphere and Feminization in French Language

All changes occurring in society are reflected in the language. Thus, the feminization process in certain professional spheres of French society is characterized by the feminitives’ creation of job titles, titles and ranks in professions that were historically considered masculine. The purpose of this article is to identify the relationship between the process of eliminating gender inequality in the professional sphere and the process of feminizing the names of professions in French language. The article explains why the names of some professions are easily feminized, while the names of others remain resistant to this process. Feminitives from the spheres of politics, administration, diplomacy and military affairs, and presented forms of appeals to women holding positions in these areas are also analyzed. The authors come to the conclusion that the process of feminization in language is inevitable, since it directly depends on the growing role of women in society and in the professional environment. Along with the language, in turn, also influences the acceptance of a woman in a professional environment, since it has all the necessary means for forming feminine gender-specific job title.

Features of the Partipation of a Russian Fairy Tale in the Model of the Female Self

Introduction. The study of a fairy tale leads to an understanding of the deep processes of the global world, the desire for localization, glocalization. The Russian fairy tale in the model of the female “I” is the postulate of a modern reading and the search for one’s place in the world, since the inability to adequately read life, real and fabulous ideological, leads to a detached state of personality, the muscularity of character and external features is the need for counteraction and integration into the call-response system time. Materials and Methods. The article is written taking into account the systematic and interdisciplinary approaches. For the study were used Russian folk tales as presented by: P. P. Ershov “The Humpbacked Horse”, A. N. Afanasiev: “The Firebird and Vasilisa-Tsarevna”, “Koschey the Immortal”, “Sivka-Burka”, A. S. Pushkin: “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”, “The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish”. Also, tales without authorship: “The Queen and His Uncle”, “Sorcerer’s water”, “Elena the Wise”, “Ivan Bykovich”, “Robbers”, “True and False”, “The Three Kingdoms of Copper, Silver and Gold”, “The Feather of Finist the Clear Falcon”, “The Witch and the Sun Sister”. Research Results. Russian fairy tales as models of women’s self-perception were studied. The values of the people as a cultural historical and current society were evaluated in the categories, the centers of which served at different times as a social change, the dialogue of cultures, which became a unifying and constitutive vector of development of the idea of women’s share. Elements of belonging and alienation are the result of interpenetration of traditions of all peoples of the Russian state, which is why the identification and subsequent comprehension of “folk traits” is relevant, since the elements of hostility as well as friendly reconciliation are mutually excluded, which leads to many pathologies of the social organism, the individual. Discussion and Conclusion. Identification of the female category of attitude to the world in the “good/evil” system in an interdisciplinary approach is possible in such structures as aesthetic, philosophical, semiotic figurative representation. The content of the artistic content should be scientifically comprehended and adapted at the present time as a guarantee of the semantic characteristics of a successful assessment of the system of knowledge about society, the role of women in society, in a number of issues about the feminization of key issues in life aspects: education, culture, legal culture.