Women's Association Research Articles

Between Individual Thinkers and Women's Associations: an Overview of the 'Female Issue' in Tunisia from the Beginning of the Protectorate to World War II

Between Individual Thinkers and Women's Associations: an Overview of the 'Female Issue' in Tunisia from the Beginning of the Protectorate to World War II

Intimate partner violence and mental health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intimate partner violence and mental health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 – a crisis of care and what we can learn from the SEWA experience in India

ABSTRACT As women across the globe continue to be overburdened with child-care responsibilities owing to the closure of institutional child-care facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper attempts to posit a viable disaster-resilient model through the idea of community-based care infrastructure. Based on research conducted among parents from low-income groups, whose children attended child-care centres run by Sangini Co-operative of Self-employed women's association (SEWA) in Gujarat in western India, this paper wants to highlight the spontaneity with which the Cooperative responded to the pandemic, underlining the efficacy of community-based interventions in times of crisis. This paper argues that solidarity between care workers and the larger community is only likely to increase during times of crisis, which makes community-based solutions an integral part of addressing future care emergencies.

Connecting Roma Communities in COVID-19 Times: The First Roma Women Students' Gathering Held Online.

COVID-19 has exacerbated the vulnerability of the Roma communities in Europe. However, these communities have a strong sense of resilience, and the role of Roma women must be highlighted since they have historically nurtured solidarity networks even in the most challenging situations. Aim: A particular action organized by a Roma Association of Women is analyzed: the Roma Women Students’ Gathering (RWSG, or gathering). In its 19th edition, this democratic space aimed at tackling the challenges the pandemic has raised and its impact on the Roma communities. Method: The 19th RWSG, which was the first one held online, was inductively analyzed to gain a deeper understanding of the key aspects that the Roma women highlight when they organize themselves. Results: RWSG generates optimal conditions where Roma women identify the challenges affecting their community and, drawing on the dialogues shared, agree on strategies to contest them. RWSG also enhanced solidarity interactions that enabled the conquering of the virtual space, transforming it into an additional space where the Roma could help each other and thus better navigate the uncertainties unleashed by COVID-19. Key features of the Roma culture emerged in these spaces of solidarity, such as protecting the elderly and prioritizing community wellbeing rather than only the individual’s preferences. Conclusions: Roma women play a key role in weaving an organized response to the uncertainty derived from COVID-19, and connecting them to the public sphere, potentially achieving social and political impacts.

Peripartum Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: Fetal and Neonatal Implications.

Peripartum Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: Fetal and Neonatal Implications.

The Role of Legal Aid Institutions in Providing Legal Aid to Women as Victims of Sexual Violence

The purpose of this research is to know the legal aid effort given by LBH APIK to victims of sexual violence and obstacles faced by LBH APIK in providing legal assistance to women victims of sexual violence. This research is a field research, the data collected by the method of interview to the parties related to the research topic. In addition, the authors also conduct literature research through related data and books related to research topics. Furthermore, the data are analyzed qualitatively and presented descriptively. The results showed that: 1) Legal standing of Legal Assistance Association of Indonesian Women Association for Justice as known as LBH APIK in providing legal assistance to women victims of violence is based on Law Number 16 in Year 2011 about Legal Assistance, Law Number 18 in Year 2003 concerning Advocates and Standard Operating Procedures as known as SOP. The role in providing legal assistance to women as victims is litigation and non-litigation. Litigation is a process of assistance from the beginning of handling cases to verdicts in court, non-litigation is a process outside the court that is until the mediation step. In addition, LBH APIK performs other legal reinforcements such as legal counseling and legal seminars conducted in the region of Makassar. 2) The Obstacles faced by LBH APIK in handling the case is the victim who is reluctant to tell his case as well as the police who assume that if there is sexual violence in women it is on the basis of mutual desire factor not because of coercion factor.

Horticultural Crop Cultivation based on Verticulture with Utilization of Waste Materials in Jati Village, Sumberlawang Sub-district, Sragen Regency

<span>Meeting food needs is one of the main problems for a country. Cultivation of horticultural crops with verticulture techniques is one form of activity that can be a way to meet food needs. The crop yield can be used for personal consumption and sold as a source of additional income for households. The verticulture is made from waste which are used as containers or pots and then planted with chili and mustard plants. This activity aims to improve skills, creativity, meet food needs and use empty land that can add aesthetic value. Participants consisted of 27 heads of neighborhood, the women's association for family welfare development (Pembinaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga, PKK) and Youth Organizations in Jati Village, Sumberlawang District, Sragen Regency, Sragen, with 46 participants of various ages. The activity was guided and carried out by the UNS 65 KKN team with enthusiasm and enthusiastically welcomed by the participants. The evaluation was carried out by interviewing several participants. The response showed that the activity was carried out well and the knowledge conveyed was also well received. Based on the results of these interviews, it can be seen that around 85% of participants can understand the socialization and practice of verticulture cultivation well.</span>

Challenges Facing the Catholic Women Association in Running Women Socio-Economic Empowerment Programs in Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu, Kenya

Although governments around the world have made greater efforts to promote gender equality by removing legal barriers to womens formal employment, promoting womens leadership, and protecting women from workplace violence, there are still a slew of issues that could stymie womens empowerment, particularly in developing countries.

Pentingkah Perilaku Wanita? Studi Kebijakan Dividen

Board diversity in the corporate governance function have multiple perspectives and active oversight in evaluating management decisions and through their influence on dividend policy. Therefore, this study examines the effect of female boards on the dividend payout ratio and dividend yield in a sample of companies in the IDX HIDIV20 and IDX BUMN20 for the period 2017-2020. The results showed that the percentage of female directors, female independent directors, female executive directors, and the numerical number of female directors had a significant positive effect on the dividend payout ratio. Women's associations and dividend policy have a stronger relationship when women on the board of directors have a high percentage. A certain number of women's councils were judged to be better and more effective in decision-making. While the female CEO as a leader because of risk-averse behavior, low self-confidence, weak decisions, and lack of control on the board, affect the value of the company including influencing dividend payments inversely. The results of this study provide strong evidence plus difference test and robustness test confirming that female boards facilitate corporate governance and promote dividend payouts further.

Amphibious Magical Realism? The Shape of Water as Cinematic Trauma Narrative

Amphibious Magical Realism? <i>The Shape of Water</i> as Cinematic Trauma Narrative

Umbilical Cord Entanglement.

Umbilical Cord Entanglement.

Relationship between perceived obstetric violence and the risk of postpartum depression: An observational study

ObjectiveTo determine the relationship between perceived obstetric violence and the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). DesignA cross-sectional observational study SettingDuring 2019 in Spain Participants782 women who had given birth in the preceding 12 months in Spain. MeasurementsOnline questionnaires were distributed to the women via their midwives and women's associations. The questionnaire included sociodemographic and clinical variables, and questions regarding the mothers' perception of obstetric violence globally and in its different forms: verbal, physical and psycho-affective. The response rate was 93.65%. Crude and adjusted odds ratios (OR and aOR, respectively) were estimated using binary logistic regression. Risk of PPD was estimated by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). FindingsThe mean EPDS score was 8.34 points (standard deviation: 3.80), with 25.4% (199) at risk of PPD (≥ 10 points). Risk factors for PPD included, multiparity (aOR: 1.62, 95% CI:1.10–2.39), newborn NICU admission (aOR: 1.93, 95% CI: 1.06–3.51), experiencing verbal obstetric violence (aOR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.35–3.02), and psycho-affective obstetric violence (aOR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.79–3.93). The perception of support during pregnancy, birth, and the puerperium was found to be a protective factor: aOR 0.15 (95% CI: 0.04–0.54) for women who perceived enough support and aOR 0.13 (95% CI: 0.0–0.45) for women who received much support Key ConclusionsOne in four women are at risk of PPD. Multiparous women, those whose newborn required NICU admission, those who lacked partner support, and those who experienced verbal or psycho-affective obstetric violence had a higher prevalence of PPD risk. FundingThe authors declare that this study was conducted without funding.

The Space in the Middle: Attitudes of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses in the United States about Abortion.

Despite playing an integral part in sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion care, nurses are rarely the focus of research regarding their attitudes about abortion. A sample of 1,820 nurse members of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses were surveyed about their demographic and professional backgrounds, religious beliefs, and abortion attitudes. Scores on the Abortion Attitudes Scale were analyzed categorically and trichotomized in multinomial regression analyses. Almost one-third of the sample (32%) had moderately proabortion attitudes, 29% were unsure, 16% had strongly proabortion attitudes, 13% had strongly antiabortion attitudes, and 11% had moderately antiabortion attitudes. Using trichotomized Abortion Attitudes Scale scores (proabortion, unsure, antiabortion), adjusted regression models showed that the following characteristics were associated with proabortion attitudes: being non-Christian, residence in the North or West, having no children, and having had an abortion. Understanding nurses' attitudes toward abortion, and what characteristics may influence their attitudes, is critical to sustaining nursing care for patients considering and seeking abortion. Additionally, because personal characteristics were associated with antiabortion attitudes, it is likely that personal experiences may influence attitudes toward abortion. A large percentage of nurses held attitudes that placed them in the "unsure" category. Given the current ubiquitous polarization of abortion discourse, this finding indicates that the binary narrative of this topic is less pervasive than expected, which lends itself to an emphasis on empathetic and compassionate nursing care.

The Football Association's Women’s Super League and female soccer fans: fan engagement and the importance of supporter clubs

ABSTRACT The global soccer market has seen a growth in the professionalization of women’s teams and as a result, spectatorship and fandom have augmented. Women’s soccer was historically perceived as a taboo; however, stakeholder support has generated visibility and enhanced commercialization opportunities. The Football Association in England instituted the Women’s Super League (hereafter WSL) during 2010, and the first season commenced in 2011 with eight teams. Subsequently, in 2021 there were 12 professional women’s teams in the top-tier of the league and 11 teams in the championship. A qualitative case study approach is utilized, via the use of semi-structured interviews to explore the demographics and motives of women who watch soccer at the elite level and their socialization into fan communities. The study concludes by acquiring an understanding of the consumption of female soccer fans within the WSL and focuses upon the relationship between supporter clubs and fan socialization.

An Unexpected Cause of Recurrent Fetal Decelerations

An Unexpected Cause of Recurrent Fetal Decelerations

The phenomenon of polygamy in the Palestinian Personal Status low and its legal position: ظاهرة تعدد الزوجات في قانون الأحوال الشخصية في الداخل الفلسطيني والموقف القانوني منها

In this study, the researcher discusses the issue of "The Phenomenon of Polygamy in the Personal Status Law in the Palestinian Interior and the Legal position towards this phenomenon". This is by reviewing how the personal status law in the Palestinian interior deals with the phenomenon of polygamy and its opinion towards it, the opinion of women's associations and institutions in the Palestinian interior towards this phenomenon, and the impacts of the prevention of this phenomenon on the economic and demographic aspects. The research is concluded with many results, including: 1- people have considered that the Personal Status Law does not include a clear position on the phenomenon of polygamy. 2- Although the Personal Status Law criminalizes the phenomenon of polygamy under the influence of multiple Israeli laws, no one, on the other hand, cares about these laws. This is especially because of that there are many cases of polygamy, divorce, and marriage that take place outside the framework of this law. Therefore, many people marginalize and do not pay attention to it. 3- Many human rights and feminist associations and institutions have clearly tried to prevent polygamy. After many years of struggle for that, these institutions have succeeded in approving an amendment to the law in 2001. The study also recommended the following: 1- The necessity of putting pressure on Israel to recognize Arab towns and villages and integrate them with the Israeli economy and build an infrastructure for them. 2- The necessity for women’s rights institutions and associations in Arab regions, towns and cities to exert pressure on Israel so that it does not interfere in the laws relating to the personal status of Arabs and not to append any of them to Israeli courts.

A Survey to Assess and Delineate Approaches to Medical Student Outreach to Promote Diversity at Academic Radiation Oncology Programs

The aim of this study was to assess how academic radiation oncology departments engage medical students who are either female and/or from racial and ethnic demographic groups that are underrepresented in medicine. An electronic survey was sent to all 83 radiation oncology residency program directors (or if applicable medical student directors) whose department is affiliated with an on-site medical school. Questions assessed whether any faculty in the participants' department offer exposure in radiation oncology specifically to medical and premedical student groups whose members are typically women and others underrepresented in medicine, or promote the American Society for Radiation Oncology's Minority Summer Fellowship Award. Barriers to these types of involvement were also assessed. A representative from 54 out of 83 programs responded (response rate 65%). Faculty from 83% of departments had given a presentation to an oncology or radiation oncology medical student interest group. However, faculty from only 18% of departments had given a presentation to a Student National Medical Association chapter, 9% to a Latino Medical Student Association chapter, and 11% to an American Medical Women's Association chapter. Faculty from 15% of departments actively promote the Minority Summer Fellowship to the general student body, and 24% promote it to any minority students who express interest in radiation oncology. Faculty from 22% of departments had given a presentation to a premedical student group, 10% to an undergraduate student group focused on minority or female students, and 20% to a pipeline program for high school (or younger) women or other students who are underrepresented in medicine. Lack of awareness of the existence of such programs, or not being invited, were the most common barriers to participation. Most academic radiation oncology departments do not offer educational outreach specifically targeting women or minority students or promote the Minority Summer Fellowship. Further efforts are needed to break from the status quo and attract a more diverse workforce.

Obrazovanje i humanitarni rad žena u Prizrenu u 19. i 20. veku

For many years, the role of women in Serbia was in an unenviable position. Serbian women often faced numerous limitations and challenges, including the inability to educate, participate in the public sphere, and decide to lead their own lifestyles. However, with the social changes in Serbia, in the middle of the 19th century, the emancipation of women began. Despite being slow, often insufficiently organized, the first steps towards changing the role of women helped women, over time, to be more encouraged, motivated and united. The situation was similar in all cities, including in Prizren. Starting from the founding of the first private women's schools all the way to women's craft schools, young girls were given the opportunity to be educated and develop various skills. Apart from schools, women in Prizren also acquired knowledge in women's humanitarian associations, which were the main gathering places for women's activism in the 19th and 20th century. In this regard, the aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the general position of women in Serbia in the mentioned period, to present the education of female children in Prizren, as well as to point out the existence of two influential women's associations - Women's Charity Society "Srpkinja" and the Circle of Serbian Sisters, which are mostly responsible for education, humanitarian work, participation in city activities and the overall development of female generations in Prizren.

Maternal Facial Nerve Palsy and a Perinatal Infection.

Maternal Facial Nerve Palsy and a Perinatal Infection.

Contributions of women's welfare associations in facing the marriage of underage girls

Contributions of women's welfare associations in facing the marriage of underage girls