This paper critically examines the intersection of migrant women's experiences of gender-based violence (GBV), housing insecurity, and Ireland's racial neoliberal framework within the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence. Using discourse analysis of the three National Strategies and semi-structured interviews with support services for GBV victims, as well as NGOs and CSOs assisting migrant women, it highlights how the strategy's efforts at intersectionality fall short of addressing the root causes of migrant women's marginalisation. Empirical findings reveal how precarious immigration status, inadequate housing pathways, inconsistent translation services, and the lingering effects of COVID-19 restrictions intersect to deepen migrant women's exclusion and limit their access to support. Drawing on racial neoliberalism, it argues that neoliberal policies prioritise economic growth over social equity, rendering migrant women invisible within welfare and housing systems. While the Third National Strategy acknowledges migrant women's needs, it fails to confront systemic racism and economic exclusion perpetuating their vulnerability. The paper concludes that transformative change must challenge the structural inequalities embedded in racial neoliberalism to create a genuinely inclusive framework for migrant women in Ireland.

This article offers a historically grounded analysis of the evolution of feminism in India, tracing its trajectory from nineteenth-century social reform movements to the complex feminist politics of the present. Using historical analysis and thematic synthesis, we map how feminist concerns shifted across distinct periods, from early reform efforts and Brahminical feminism to nationalist mobilizations, post-independence state-led organizations, ecofeminist and autonomous movements and the rise of fundamentalist feminism. The study challenges longstanding misconceptions that portray feminism as Western, homogeneous or detached from local socio-political realities. Instead, it shows how feminist politics in India has been shaped by caste, class, religion, region and colonial as well as postcolonial state structures. We advance three archetypes of Indian womanhood: Traditional Emancipated De-sexualized Women, Autonomous yet Marginal Women and Global Consumerist Detached Women, which illuminate the varied modes of agency and constraint experienced by Indian women across time. Finally, we employ a strengths, opportunities, aspirations and results (SOAR) framework to interpret how these historical trajectories inform contemporary strengths, opportunities, aspirations and outcomes for feminist mobilization. Together, these contributions provide a comprehensive, context-sensitive account of Indian feminism’s past, present and future.

Purpose This study examines how social practices within Communities of Practice (CoP) in the Australian construction industry sustain gender biases. It investigates how masculinity is performed and learned on worksites and how these norms shape women's participation and identity. The purpose is to identify the social practices that reinforce exclusion, assess whether these practices are changing and identify opportunities to accelerate progress toward more gender-inclusive worksites. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was employed, using interviews with men in the Australian construction industry to explore their perceptions of women and gender roles. Findings were considered using a social practice lens to understand how masculinities are learned, performed and reinforced within CoPs. Findings The findings reveal that women often adopt masculine traits to gain acceptance, yet full participation in CoP remains elusive for those who do not conform. While gender quotas and training programs have prompted some change, progress is inconsistent. Innovations in work design and evolving attitudes suggest movement toward inclusion, but entrenched biases remain. Practical implications The research identifies that efforts to improve gender inclusion in construction must address informal workplace practices. Lasting cultural transformation requires attention to how masculinities and femininities are negotiated within everyday practices. Practical interventions should focus on transforming how masculinities are enacted and valued in daily interactions. Originality/value By using a CoP lens, this study offers a different perspective on the maintenance of gender bias and identifies where interventions can be most effective in shifting workplace norms and supporting women in construction.

Important scientific contributions regarding intersectional marginalization are often advanced by researchers who, themselves, hold the relevant intersecting identities. But how are these researchers perceived? In an experiment gauging the perspective of a demographically representative sample of U.S. Americans (N = 385), we found that research on Black women's marginalization was perceived as equivalently trustworthy and meritorious whether it was conducted by a Black woman, Black man, White woman, or White man. Our data suggested this was because a Black woman conducting this work was perceived ambivalently-positively due to her perceived standing and expertise, but negatively due to her perceived vested interest. In three follow-up experiments examining perceptions of Black American women, specifically (N = 243, 139, 182), we found a different pattern-Black women consistently evaluated this research more favorably if it was conducted by a fellow Black woman, prioritizing her standing, expertise, and commitment to the community.

Women from ethnic minority groups and those living in deprived areas are disproportionately at risks of adverse perinatal outcomes, including stillbirth, preterm birth, and poor-quality care. Despite growing policy attention, it remains unclear which interventions are most effective in addressing these inequalities. In the United Kingdom, a national inequalities strategy called NHS CORE20PLUS5 prioritises midwife continuity of care as a targeted intervention for women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those living in the most deprived areas. An intersectional lens offers critical insight into overlapping systems of inequality. To explore whether a place-based midwifery continuity model can improve care experiences for women living in an ethnically diverse and socially deprived area of South London METHODS: A longitudinal qualitative study was conducted with fifteen women who received care through a community-based continuity model. Semi-structured interviews were carried out across three timepoints: third trimester, 0-3 months postpartum, and 9-12 months postpartum. Narrative analysis informed by intersectionality explored temporal experiences across settings. Two narrative themes were identified: organisational power and interpersonal power. Organisational power reflected systemic constraints, institutional fragmentation, and women's marginalisation in standard maternity pathways which can contribute to inequity. In contrast, interpersonal power, particularly relationships with named midwives, enabled continuity, trust and engagement. This study shows how community-based continuity models can redistribute power and enhance relational care in ways that matter to women. Findings strengthen the evidence for continuity as a protective intervention and inform future policy and service design to address perinatal inequalities.

Climate Displacement and Marginalization of Women in Balochistan, Pakistan

This literature review examines contemporary trends in Islamic feminist thought from 2020 to 2025, focusing on new feminist readings of the Qur'an, the reconstruction of gender exegesis in global Islamic feminist movements, thematic reinterpretations of women-related verses, and critical examinations of women's marginalization in Qur'anic translation and transmission. The study employs a qualitative systematic review of 12 Scopus-indexed articles, utilizing thematic analysis to identify recurring concepts, methodological patterns, and interpretive frameworks. The findings reveal a growing methodological sophistication in Islamic feminist scholarship, characterized by inclusive interpretive models that integrate socio-historical context, women's lived experiences, and contemporary gender issues. The study also highlights the efforts of Muslim feminists in various countries to defend women's rights, roles, and mobility through distinctive and effective movements that reinterpret Qur'anic verses traditionally understood through gender-biased lenses. Furthermore, the review underscores the importance of thematic reinterpretation of women-related verses, which challenges patriarchal bias in classical commentaries, foregrounds egalitarian principles, and exposes gender injustice in contemporary contexts. Finally, the study critically examines various forms of women's marginalization in the religious domain, including gender-biased interpretations, limited recognition of women's roles in Qur'anic transmission, and gender bias in Qur'anic translations. The article concludes that contemporary Islamic feminist discourse is marked by increasing global interconnectedness and a shift toward interpretations that emphasize ethical equality and gender justice as intrinsic to the Qur'anic worldview, while also highlighting the need for more inclusive spaces for women in the production and transmission of religious knowledge.

Purpose: This study investigates Ghanaian morning radio talk shows as forums where public discussions are gendered, and gender roles are institutionalised. It explores the dominant gender featured, the issues discussed, the degree of male and female participation, and the implications for gender discourses in Ghana. Design/Methodology/Approach: A qualitative content analysis (QCA) design was employed. Four leading stations- Adom FM, Peace FM, Joy FM, and Citi FM- were purposively selected for their large audiences, linguistic diversity, and national coverage. Several hours of morning talk shows were recorded over a 150-day fieldwork period, transcribed, coded, and thematically analysed to identify patterns of gender representation, participation, and content focus. Findings: The study found that morning talk shows are highly gendered, with men dominating as hosts, guests, and callers. Women’s participation was limited, mainly to supportive or less contentious segments. The predominance of “hard news” topics such as politics, the economy, and sports reinforced masculine authority and excluded women’s perspectives. Research Limitation: The study focused on four urban radio stations; results may not capture variations across regional or community stations. Practical Implication: Media organisations should immediately expand the recruitment and promotion of women into hosting, co-hosting, and production positions on morning talk shows. Increasing digital accessibility will allow women with caregiving or professional responsibilities to engage at their convenience and will support ongoing research on gender representation trends. Social Implication: Equal gender participation on morning talk shows on the radio may be a stepping stone in helping to attain gender equality in the media sphere. Originality: By applying feminist media theory and hegemonic masculinity within Ghana’s broadcast context, the study presents an African-centred understanding of gendered media discourse.

The culture of science and technology has historically been shaped by gendered stereotypes and institutional biases that systematically marginalize women. Feminist critiques highlight how science has been constructed as masculine, both in practice and epistemology, thereby excluding women through cultural, linguistic, and structural mechanisms. This exclusion is reinforced by the underrepresentation of women role models, biased portrayals in textbooks and media, parental influence, and male-dominated academic and professional networks. The persistence of such stereotypes results in the "leaky pipeline" phenomenon, where women progressively drop out of scientific and engineering pathways despite their qualifications. Scholars demonstrate that women's scientific careers are undermined not only by overt discrimination but also by subtle cultural practices, lack of mentorship, and systemic inequities in recognition, funding, and commercialization. Feminist theorists further contend that scientific ethos and language perpetuate androcentrism. At the same time, personal narratives reveal how women are pressured to erase gendered and ethnic identities to assimilate into dominant scientific cultures. The discussion also identifies structural barriers such as biased hiring, inequities in patenting, and the burden of balancing family with professional expectations, which collectively hinder women's advancement. At the same time, intersectional challenges linked to race and ethnicity further compound women's marginalization. Post-structuralist feminist perspectives emphasize women's subjective resistance, agency, and self-realization as key to transforming traditionally male-dominated spaces. By critically examining the interplay of stereotypes, institutional cultures, and biased practices, this paper provides an overview of the feminist theoretical understanding and underscores the need for systemic reform and cultural change. Ensuring gender equity in science and technology is not only a matter of justice but also essential for fostering innovation, creativity, and inclusive knowledge production.

In this research paper we examine the endemic problem of political exclusion because of gender and marginalization of women in the democratic structure of India. Although Indian society entails constitutional equalization and universal right to vote, women remain exposed to systemic obstacles towards complete political participation. The paper discusses the complexity of women marginalization by looking at the historical, socio-cultural, economic and institutional aspects that render women uninclusive in political processes. It points out the irony of the democracy in India, wherein women have done remarkably well in the grassroots sphere with the Panchayati Raj system, but are grossly under-represented in the national and state Assembly. This research brings into focus patriarchal practices, party systems, election processes and socio-economic disparities that continue to enforce gender marginalization. This research paper by combining both feminist political theory and empirical evidence highlights how the political exclusion compromises the principles of equality, justice, and participatory democracy. It finds that the democratization of political spaces needs not only the legal changes in the form of reservation policies but also the cultural one that would break the gender prejudice that is gained over centuries. To enhance democracy legitimacy and substantive gender equality in the India political arena, women leadership and inclusive governance should be encouraged.

This paper examines the impact of multi-layered oppression on individuals and society, explicitly referring to Black women's marginalization in Suzan-Lori Parks' In the Blood. It focuses on how race, gender, and class intersect to form the trauma of the protagonist, which ultimately leads to the unraveling of the mother knot. By such an integration of PTSD theory, intersectional feminism, and social critique, the study presents a new approach to examining racial trauma and systemic oppression. The findings indicate that Black women are subject to institutional, cultural, and individual oppression, which reinforces racial stereotypes and economic exploitation. The cyclical oppression is manifested in psychological distress, avoidance behaviors, and ultimately violent eruptions. The research points to the role of systemic racism in condoning sexual and economic abuse, leading to the tragic death of the protagonist. It calls for further research on the effects of multi-dimensional oppression on the vulnerable and urges policymakers to act in response to institutionalized discrimination. The paper proposes extending intersectional feminist analysis to study the cumulative impact of oppression on identity and agency. By exploring Parks' play, this research contributes to promoting studies within racial trauma, systemic inequality, and socio-psychological implications of long-standing oppression scholarship by emphasizing the importance of inclusive policy and literary critique capturing the voices of the marginalized.

This study is entitled "Marginalization of Women in the Novel 'Hati Suhita' by Khilma Anis". The formulation of the problem in this study is how is the form of marginalization of women in the novel "Hati Suhita" by Khilma Anis? This study aims to describe the form of marginalization of women in the novel "Hati Suhita" by Khilma Anis. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The research methods that are relevant to this study are the description method and literature study. Data were collected through written documentation techniques. The research instrument used was a data card. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. Descriptive analysis techniques are techniques that reveal characteristics by describing the form of marginalization of women in the novel being studied. The results of the study indicate that in the novel "Hati Suhita" there is a form of marginalization of women. Alina Suhita, the female character analyzed in this study, experienced marginalization. The marginalization action received by Alina Suhita began when she was asked to become the daughter-in-law of Kyai and Bu Nyai Hannan since MTs. The matchmaking was intended so that Alina would become the school leader in the Al-Anwar Islamic boarding school environment. Alina never had full power over herself, because since school everything had been prepared by Kyai and Bu Nyai Hannan. Likewise when Alina got married, she was marginalized because Gus Biru's feelings were still owned by his past, namely Ratna Rengganis.

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is a conditional social assistance program from the Indonesian government aimed at poor families to break the chain of intergenerational poverty. In practice, women are the main actors who receive and manage assistance because of their strategic position in childcare and household management. However, women who receive PKH often face social stigma that creates psychological pressure and social discrimination. This stigma is rooted in societal stereotypes that equate recipients of assistance with laziness, dependency, and failure in carrying out domestic roles. This study aims to analyze the social stigma against women who receive PKH, and to examine the extent to which the Mubadalah theory is a strategy to overcome this stigma. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study type and primary data sources in the form of in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation of PKH recipients and program supporting actors in Bandar Surabaya District, Central Lampung Regency. The data were analyzed using a thematic approach and using the Mubadalah theory as the main conceptual framework that emphasizes mutuality and justice in gender relations. The results showed that most women who receive PKH experience social stigma in the form of ridicule, exclusion, and moral judgment by the surrounding community, which strengthens social and psychological marginalization. Through the application of the Mubadalah principle, this study shows that transforming mindsets and gender relations structures to be more equal can be a solution-based approach to reducing social stigma and increasing women's empowerment in managing social assistance programs more fairly and effectively

This study examines the mechanisms of women's marginalization in Ghassan Kanafani's novel "Men in the Sun" through a critical analysis that combines feminist perspectives with postcolonial analysis. The study demonstrates that the novel reduces female characters to stereotypical roles such as "the weeping mother" and "the victimized wife," while historical reality points to the active participation of Palestinian women in resistance and community organizing during the Nakba. The study relies on a theoretical framework that combines Judith Butler's theory of gender performance, Gayatri Spivak's concept of "silencing the subaltern," and postcolonial discourse analysis. The main findings reveal a complete absence of the inner female voice in the narrative, the confinement of women's dialogue to a small portion of the text, and the use of women as symbols of the usurped land rather than as political actors. Comparison with other literary texts (such as Kanafani's "Return to Haifa" and Yanar Mohammed's "The Queue") reveals a notable development in the representation of women in subsequent Palestinian literature. The study recommends developing reading methodologies that recover marginalized voices, documenting the oral history of Palestinian women, and rereading classic texts with critical awareness. The study concludes that the absence of women as actors in the novel is not merely a literary choice but rather the product of a complex historical context in which literary representation was employed as an ideological tool in the struggle over national identity.

Throughout history, women have faced various forms of prejudice and challenges, encompassing physical, psychological, and sociological aspects. Feminist writers across the world have focused on stories about female protagonists who have faced subjugation and marginalization but have had the strength to emerge from their refuge to develop their own identity in society. Krishna Sobti and Geetanjali Shree are two renowned writers whose stories have significantly impacted society. The writers listed above made significant contributions to this discipline by creating characters who promoted the idea of self-sufficient women. This paper examines the depiction of women’s oppression and pertinence. Sobti's Memory's Daughter and Shree's Mai: Silently Mother explored the varied issues that female characters experience in Indian society. This study analyses how female characters in Sobti’s and Shree's writings navigate and overcome the constraints of a patriarchal culture. It emphasizes how individuals' struggles for identification and individuality mirror society's cultural developments. Drawing on Kimberly Crenshaw's theory of intersectionality, the researchers examine how multiple types of oppression interact to influence female characters' experiences. Furthermore, the paper investigates women’s identity crisis in a patriarchal society, examining women’s roles in sustaining and exacerbating women's marginalization and exploring the many layers of biases. The study hopes to shed light on India's cultural dynamics and the ongoing struggle for women's emancipation.

This paper examines the role of state power in limiting the Nigerian Women's Movement (WMN) during the 1950s, focusing on the challenges faced by women activists in their pursuit of empowerment and gender equality. The study explores the historical context of women's marginalization in Nigeria, shaped by cultural practices and British colonialism, which restricted women's roles in society and politics. Despite these barriers, the WMN emerged as a significant force advocating for women's rights, aiming to challenge societal norms and secure political participation for women. Using a qualitative historical research methodology, the study employs thematic and chronological analysis of archival materials, documentary data, and historical contextualization to explore the WMN's goals, strategies, and its interaction with state patriarchy. The findings reveal that while the WMN made important strides in mobilizing women and advocating for gender equality, its efforts were hindered by state control and political party dominance, particularly from the Action Group (AG). The movement's dependence on government support and political affiliation ultimately led to its decline, demonstrating the challenges faced by women's organizations in maintaining independence within a patriarchal political system. This research offers critical insights into the intersection of gender, power, and state control in postcolonial Africa and emphasizes the importance of organizational autonomy and sustainable, independent support for women’s activism.

Women experience significant disadvantages within the financial system, and across financial outcomes. This article investigates attention to such issues in academic finance, and its association with authorship gender. Analysis of the authorship of more than 125,000 academic finance articles (1918–2020) reveal persistent dominance of US-based men. The study uses the natural language processing technique of topic modeling to infer topics within a subset of this corpus for which abstracts were available (1988–2020). This reveals gendered patterns of publishing and an absence of attention to group-based inequalities. Hand-coding of these abstracts found that women were overrepresented as authors of the 0.78 percent of articles addressing sex/gender issues. These most commonly examined the instrumental benefits of women for others, and least commonly investigated gender barriers in finance-related domains. Results suggest that women’s low representation as authors in academic finance is related to the marginalization of women’s interests in knowledge production. HIGHLIGHTS Academic finance is dominated by male authors from US institutions. This literature marginalizes women’s interests, despite men's dominance in finance. The most common gender-related research asks how women could benefit others. Women’s authorship is greater on articles that include sex/gender analysis. Women’s greater representation could increase knowledge that benefits women. My aunt … died by a fall from her horse when she was riding out to take the air in Bombay. The news of my legacy reached me one night about the same time that the act was passed that gave votes to women. A solicitor’s letter fell into the post-box and when I opened it I found that she had left me five hundred pounds a year for ever. Of the two – the vote and the money – the money, I own, seemed infinitely the more important. (Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own 1929)

Political representation in an effective way is a sign of true democracy. The higher the participation, the healthier the democracy. The share of Muslims in political participation has decreased over the years; even in the current government, there is no single Muslim cabinet member. On the other hand, Muslim women are victims of oppression in two ways: as a woman and a member of a minority community who are educationally, economically, socially, and politically backward. This study analyzes Muslim women's marginalization to represent in the political process and their role as politicians in uplifting society.

"Basically every safety protocol we have in place to protect against overdose, parents can't access": Mothers who use unregulated drugs' experiences of dual public health emergencies.

This study shall examine that modern-day writers have started using ancient myth as a new source of inspiration for fresh compositions that address contemporary social problems. This paper looks at the ways modern writers such as Madeline Miller and Neil Gaiman adapt mythology, analyzing how their use of mythic figures and myths conveys contemporary sexual and power relations and identity Issues. Creatives shield mythology from trivial pastimes, because such readings position mythic elements as devices that interrogate urgent social and cultural challenges of today. In her 2018 novel Circe, Madeline Miller offered a feminist reimagining of the Greek myth surrounding Circe, who according to ancient texts was a dangerous sorceress who ensnared and manipulated others. By reimagining Circe’s narrative, Miller grants her protagonist both a voice and personal stories that subvert traditional patriarchal readings of her character while delving into modern debates about gender rights and individual liberty. Circe, as represented in the current times concerning women's marginalization, invites its audience to criticize the mainstream thinking for women's transformation and power. Neil Gaiman, in his book American Gods (2001), tells a story of present-day gods fighting against old-world deities through the vehicle of Norse mythology and other ancient systems of belief. The novel gaits through mythological characters to represent social institutions such as religion consumerism and nationalism. He probes how modern society damages and commercializes spiritual systems by investigating beliefs as cultural shaping forces producing personal power.)Shadow Moon, the title character, allows Neil Gaiman to make all that analysis. Because offering nostalgic sequences through historical times is not all there is to modern mythological storytelling, but rather critical inquiries into an enduring social order composing present conditions. By placing mythological figures in the present-day and in contemporary settings, Miller and Gaiman direct the reader to question the accepted social norms surrounding gender, identity, and power and control. Such radical reimagining of mythological stories show how these myths have continued to resonate with modern societal political issues. This paper shows how mythology works on modern literature as a reflecting modern cultural changes and at the same as responding to them.