Involvement Of Women Research Articles

Decision-making experiences and the need for decision aids in women considering vaginal birth after cesarean: A qualitative meta-synthesis.

This study aims to comprehensively explore the decision-making requirements of women contemplating vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). A meta-synthesis approach was employed for this study. Using an integrative methodology, we conducted a systematic assessment of women's experiences and needs related to VBAC decision-making. A comprehensive search was conducted across The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid Medline, SCOPUS, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, and Wan Fang databases to identify pertinent studies between 2000 and 2022. Furthermore, the reference lists of the included studies were thoroughly examined. Fifteen studies were incorporated, from which seven themes emerged: emotional changes, preference for vaginal birth, unmet information needs, influences on decision-making, decision-making autonomy, aligning information provision with decision-support needs, and the requirement for support systems. Two primary syntheses were constructed on the decision-making process and the need for decision-making aids, respectively. Women opting for VBAC experienced emotional shifts during their decision-making process in pregnancy. There remains a need for an enhanced decision-making tool to guide them in their choice. Recommendations for implementation in VBAC decision aids include facilitating women's involvement in decision-making, satisfying their information needs, and delivering appropriate emotional support.

Qur'anic Narratives of Women's Competencies and The Consequences of Islamic Law on Their Involvement in Society

Many people continue to believe that the Islamic Law perspective of women differs from men, which tends to be based on subordinate doctrines. However, in the al-Qur'an, divine revelation proclaims that women also have Competencies which is demonstrated by various forms of narration in the language style of the Qur'an along with their prowess in the public sector based on social reality. This paper discusses the main problem, namely the competence of women in the Qur'an from the perspective of Islamic law and their work in society. This research uses a qualitative research type with the method of text analysis of the verses of the Qur'an with an interpretive science approach, as well as analysis of field data regarding the role of women in various sectors of life from the perspective of Islamic law. Data was collected through a literature study and in-depth interviews with several informants in various regions of Indonesia. The research concluded that women's competence is mentioned in the narration of the Qur’an with uslub and various language styles, showing that women have superiority and toughness according to their nature and identity. They act with the capital of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence as well as physical and psychological strength. Furthermore, women's involvement in the public sector provides clear evidence of women's abilities relevant to the verses of the Qur’an and refutes subordinate perspectives of them. Islamic law perspective recommends building a perfect mutualism symbiotic, respectful, civilized, and progressive.

Gender representation in the Central Surgical Association: A call to action

BackgroundOrganizations such as the Central Surgical Association are important for promulgating advances in general surgery, but diversity and inclusion profoundly affect what is presented and discussed. The objective of this study was to evaluate gender representation trends at the Central Surgical Association and its annual meetings over the past 13 years. MethodsPublicly available Central Surgical Association meeting proceedings from 2010 to 2022 were reviewed for society leaders, new members, invited speakers and moderators, and contributors to scientific sessions (first authors, senior authors). Gender identity was assessed through professional online platforms. The 2017 and 2021 meetings were conjoined with the Midwest Surgical Association. Incomplete data were obtained from 2013 and 2020–2022. ResultsA total of 2,158 individuals were reviewed, 554 (25.7%) of which were women. The overall trend of the absolute proportion of women participation increased by 1.8% per year (R2 = 0.7, P < .01). For leadership roles, 42/205 (20%) were women, with a 2.4% per year increase (R2 = 0.45, P = .02). For speaker roles, 82/384 (21.4%) were women, with a 2.2% increase per year (R2 = 0.6, P < .01). For scientific contributions, 253 first (35.9%) and 136 (19.3%) senior authors of 704 were women, with 1.5% (R2 = 0.4, P = .02) and 1.3% (R2 = 0.4, P = .03) increase per year, respectively. ConclusionThere has been a positive trend in women's involvement at Central Surgical Association meetings for leaders, speakers, and scientific authors. Diversity allows variate experiences to contribute to surgical advancements; thus, measures by the Central Surgical Association to ensure adequate representation should continue.

A Review on Addiction Types, Involvement of Women, and Role of Covid-19 Lockdown in Addiction Behavior

A Review on Addiction Types, Involvement of Women, and Role of Covid-19 Lockdown in Addiction Behavior

Fostering Inclusive Growth: Exploring Gender Dynamics and Loan Sizes in Microfinance Institutions

The financial landscape has witnessed a growing focus on the role of women in driving economic development and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The global pursuit of the SDGs, notably in gender equality and women's empowerment, has highlighted the importance of women's economic involvement. Recognizing the critical role that microfinance institutions (MFIs) play in encouraging inclusive economic growth and poverty alleviation, this study investigated how strategic gender dynamics within MFIs affect loan size. The study addresses a critical gap in understanding the gender dynamics within MFIs concerning women's presence at various echelon positions and their involvement, notably evaluating their impact on loan size. The study examines a meticulously curated dataset consisting of 1295 MFIs from 102 countries by analyzing selected gender dynamics such as women's echelon position, women's focus, gender diversity, target market and outreach. The study's findings, distilled into four configurational solutions, gave fascinating insights into the circumstances under which numerous factors interact to determine loan size in MFIs. Core conditions such as target market, women focus and female outreach were identified as critical drivers of loan size outcomes in various configurations. The implications of women's focus were particularly noteworthy, indicating that a concerted effort to prioritize women's engagement can significantly contribute to increased loan size in MFIs. The findings of this study serve as a foundation for establishing a more equitable and prosperous future through empowered women and effective microfinance practices on a global scale.

Education and women's empowerment: evidence from Uganda

Abstract The government of Uganda introduced an education reform that eliminated school fees for primary school-age children in 1997. This paper finds that an increase in education, generated by the reform, has a positive impact on women's empowerment. Specifically, an increase in schooling, due to the reform, improves women's involvement in decision making within the household by increasing their likelihood of having a final say on issues related to their own health, about large household expenses, and regarding visits to family or relatives. Education enhances women's cognitive ability but has no impact on women's labor market opportunities and attitudes toward gender-based violence.

The Position of Women in The Public Space: Quran and Cultural Perspective

This study discusses women in the public sphere based on the perspective of the Koran and culture. This study uses a literature study research method with a descriptive approach that originates from the literature. This research discusses the role and position of women in the public sphere from the Al-Quran perspective, there are more or less three choices or opinions that we can accept. First, the opinion which states that since its emergence in Mecca and Medina, Islam has never allowed women to be involved in the social or public sphere. Second, the opinion which states that Islam has introduced the concept of women's involvement in the social sphere from the beginning. Third, the opinion which states that there are certain positions that can be occupied by women and there are other parts that cannot be touched by women. In terms of culture. Various corners of the region have their own perceptions in understanding the existence of a woman and most of them have an unfair understanding of the existence of a woman. It can be concluded that the position of women in the public sphere according to the Qur'an and culture has various views, but both of them recognize the role of women both in several positions.&#x0D; Keyword: Women, Public Space, Quran, Culture

Affirmation of Traditional Rights and Indigenous Women's Knowledge on Post-Mining Livelihood in Dompak Island, Riau Islands

This research aims to understand the indigenous women's knowledge of post-mining livelihoods in Pulau Dompak and how that knowledge is neglected in decision-making by the government and mining companies. The research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and document studies. The results show that indigenous women have extensive and profound knowledge about post-mining livelihoods based on their experiences and traditional knowledge. However, their knowledge is often disregarded in decision-making related to post-mining reclamation by the government and mining companies. Women's involvement in decision-making is also limited due to patriarchal social structures in indigenous communities. This research recommends the need for recognition and protection of the traditional rights of indigenous women in decision-making related to post-mining reclamation, as well as efforts to reduce gender disparities in decision-making involvement.

Examining Political Representation of Women in Pakistan through Liberal Feminist Perspective: A Case Study of 2024 General Elections

Despite comprising half of Pakistan's population, women face significant hurdles in political engagement due to entrenched gender inequality and patriarchal structures. Despite measures like quotas, genuine participation remains limited. Liberal feminist theory advocates for addressing the root causes of gender disparity, advocating for gender-inclusive politics by removing institutional barriers. This paper examines structural impediments to women's political involvement in Pakistan, using a liberal feminist lens. It illuminates systemic challenges hindering gender parity in politics, evident in the 2024 general election despite reserved seats in parliament. Cultural norms, social constraints, and violence perpetuate gender inequalities, impeding women's active participation in political processes. This analysis underscores the persistent gender gap in political representation, urging comprehensive reforms to dismantle barriers obstructing women's full engagement in politics.

Contribution of Land Tenure Changes in Empowering Maasai Women Pastoralists in Resources Management: A Case Study of Elangatwuas Ward, Kajiado County, Kenya

This research explores the contribution of land tenure changes in empowering Maasai women pastoralists in resource management. The study focuses on understanding the benefits and challenges of land subdivision for Maasai women, examining changes in decision-making processes at the household and community levels, exploring shifts in gender roles and resource access, and assessing the overall empowerment of Maasai women through land tenure changes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative data collection methods such as interviews and focus group discussions with quantitative surveys. The study findings reveal significant positive impacts of the land subdivision on Maasai women's empowerment. The benefits identified include reduced cases of husbands being polygamous, increased chances of women's involvement in business and employment, equal chances for male and female children to inherit and own family land, increased ability to undertake projects on the land, and the freedom for women to own their own livestock. These changes have provided women with increased decision-making power within households and communities, allowing them to participate in determining land use, livestock management, education for children, and building family houses. Despite the progress, challenges remain, including conflicts over land inheritance, limited knowledge of legal rights among illiterate girls, and smaller grazing areas for livestock. However, the research concludes that overall, land tenure changes have empowered Maasai women by enabling them to engage in business, acquire education, own livestock, and own land. The results highlight the importance of recognizing and strengthening women's rights in land and resource management to achieve gender equity and sustainable development in pastoralist communities. This research contributes to the understanding of the transformative potential of land tenure changes in empowering Maasai women pastoralists and informs strategies for promoting gender equity and sustainable resource management in similar contexts.

Государственное регулирование занятости женщин и профессиональная сегрегация в российской сфере труда – 100 лет истории

This article investigates the dynamics of gender occupational segregation, a crucial parameter that reflects the position of men and women in the workforce and significantly influences gender disparities in pay and working conditions. Over the course of our country's history, efforts have been made to reduce such segregation, highlighting the importance of collecting information to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of political documents and legislative acts from both the Soviet and post-Soviet eras, aimed at promoting equal rights and, in the past three decades, equal opportunities for women and men in the labor market, which have a significant impact on gender segregation in employment. It explores the transformation of perceptions regarding the strategies, methods, and conditions necessary to achieve gender equality. In the early Soviet period, the focus was on the ideological dogmatization of maximizing women's involvement in a wide range of professions and industries. This was accompanied by labor legislation restrictions on female employment in hazardous and demanding conditions (to safeguard health) and measures to protect women during childbirth and child-rearing. During the developed socialist period, an entire system of benefits and preferences was developed to create the most favorable conditions for working women to balance their professional and family responsibilities. This included expanding the list of prohibited professions and occupations for women. In the post-Soviet era, efforts shifted toward prohibiting gender discrimination in the workplace. Labor legislation was transformed to ensure that rights, benefits, and preferences related to child-rearing and care were assigned to both mothers and fathers with family responsibilities. Rights, benefits, and preferences related to childbirth and breastfeeding assigned solely to mothers. Restrictions on female employment in hazardous and strenuous conditions have been reduced, and in some cases, these restrictions have been seen as discriminatory. Additionally, the article analyzes the dynamics of gender differences in the occupational structure of employment for women and men, drawing on historical and contemporary statistics. It reveals that despite changes in the regulation of women's work, their distribution across sectors has consistently differed significantly from that of men. However, a period from the late 1920s to the post-war years stands out as a period of substantial reduction in gender occupational segregation. Subsequently, there was a gradual increase in the level of segregation, which continued with minor fluctuations in subsequent years. The empirical basis for this study relies on data from the Central Statistical Office of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) and Rosstat. The statistical analysis of gender segregation dynamics in this study employed the Duncan index, which quantitatively assesses and compares differences between the distributions of women and men across sectors and types of economic activity.

Women's participation in childbearing decision-making and its effects on short-interval births in Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh.

Women's involvement in family planning decision-making is significantly low among refugee women, potentially leading to an increased unintended and short interval pregnancies. This study aims to investigate the relationship between women's decision-making in childbearing and short-interval births among Rohingya refugee women in Bangladesh. Data from 719 women residing in three Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, were analyzed. The outcome variable was birth spacing, categorized as short (<33 months between the two most recent births) or normal (≥33 months between the two most recent births). The primary explanatory variable was women's involvement in fertility decision-making with their partner, classified as never, sometimes, and always. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between the outcome and explanatory variable while adjusting for potential covariates. 58% of births occurred within a short interval, while almost 48% of women reported no participation in fertility decision-making with their partner. Short interval birth was found to be increasing with decreasing women's participation in fertility decision-making with their partner. Women who sometimes or never made fertility decisions with their partner had 1.20 times (95% CI, 1.01-1.88) and 1.69 times (95% CI, 1.06-2.29) higher likelihood of short interval births, respectively, compared to women who always decided with their partner. Low women's participation in fertility decision-making with their partner among Rohingya refugees increases short interval births and adverse maternal and child health outcomes, including mortality. This highlights the need for counselling programs to educate and empower women, promoting joint fertility decision-making by couples. This research did not receive any specific funds.

MSME: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN INDIA

: The present study investigates the correlation between women's empowerment and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the Indian environment. It seeks to clarify the ways in which women's economic and social empowerment can be accelerated through the MSME sector. The study looks at the different obstacles that Indian women entrepreneurs must overcome and how MSMEs may help them do so. It also looks into how MSMEs affect women's employment, earning potential, and general socioeconomic advancement. The study also examines government programmes and policies that support women's involvement in the MSME industry. It also emphasises how crucial access to funding, skill development, and education are for female entrepreneurs. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with female entrepreneurs with quantitative data analysis. The results indicate that MSMEs can play a major role in empowering women by giving them access to chances for financial independence, skill development, and decisionmaking authority. In order to further strengthen the beneficial effects of MSMEs on women's empowerment in India, the study ends with recommendations for policymakers, MSME stakeholders, and female entrepreneurs.

THE POSITION OF WOMEN IN THE POLITICAL FIELD: IN THE ISLAMIC VIEW OF THE TIME OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD SAW

This study aims to: (1) explain the position of women in politics in the Islamic view of the time of the Prophet Muhammad, (2) analyze the equality between women and men, (3) analyze the rights of women's involvement in politics from an Islamic perspective. The author uses historical research methods consisting of stages of source collection, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The results showed that (1) the existence of women began to receive special attention when the Prophet Muhammad SAW was sent and proved by the presence of Islam, (2) women at the time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW had brought female figures to be role models of all time such as Khadijah, Aisyah, Hafsah, Al-Hawla al Attharah and Zainab bin Jahsy and others who participate in the economic, education, business and health sectors, (3) Islam is the foremost religion in efforts to free the shackles of the tyranny of slavery, equality of rights and has never given any prestige to one another. gender only. Islam was born as a religion that spreads love and affection for everyone.

Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Violence among Married Women.

Intimate partner violence refers to any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in the relationship. Various factors such as alcohol or substance abuse, history of violence in family, extra marital affair, educational status, socio-economic status, decision making power, and established gender role are linked with Intimate partner violence. This study aims to identify the prevalence of different forms of intimate partner violence and its associated factors among married women in Shankharapur municipality of Kathmandu District. A concurrent triangulation design was used. Quantitative data were collected from 602 married females while qualitative data was collected from 11 participants. Multivariate logistic regression was done using Stata MP13 version. Thematic analysis was done for qualitative data. Triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative findings waere done. The prevalence of Intimate partner violence was found to be 22.1%. After logistic regression, it was found that women's involvement in community groups had lower odds (AOR 0.67, 95%CI 0.6-0.7) of IPV as compared to those who were not involved in community groups. Additionally, findings from the qualitative study showed female being victims of different forms of violence. Still, Female are the sufferers of violence behind the closed doors and mitigation strategies should have to be adopted from different levels of government to control intimate partner violence.

Partisipasi Perempuan Dalam Pembangunan Manusia Berbasis Gender di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

One of the main issues in human development is the issue of gender, where gender equality is a strategy that can be used to encourage the development of a region. Various government efforts have been made to achieve gender equality even though there are still disparities that exist between women and men in various fields. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the Gender Development Index in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in 2017-2021 by using the variables Gender Ratio, Women's Involvement in Parliament, Female Labor Force Participation Rate, and Women's Per Capita Expenditures. The data used in this study is secondary data and the method used is panel data regression through the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach. The results of this study indicate that the ratio of sex and expenditure per capita of women has no effect on the Gender Development Index (GDI). Meanwhile, the variables that have a positive effect on GDI in the Regency/City of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in 2017-2021 are Women's Involvement in Parliament and the Level of Participation in the Women's Labor Force. From this research it is hoped that it can help the government in its efforts to achieve gender equality and the government needs to pay attention again to issues of gender equality in the Special Region of Yogyakarta both in terms of labor, education, and in other fields so that there are no development gaps that occur between women and men.

Magnitude and determinants of women's participation in household decision making among married women in Ethiopia, 2022: Based on Ethiopian demographic and health survey data

IntroductionWomen's strong decision-making abilities are essential to reducing maternal mortality rates. Because women's involvement in decision-making would increase uptake for healthcare services like maternal healthcare, which includes prenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), and facility delivery. Studies have revealed that women's decision-making autonomy is low, particularly in underdeveloped nations like Ethiopia. Investigating potential factors that may influence women's participation in household decision-making is the primary goal of this study project. MethodsSecondary data analysis was carried out using data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). For the final analysis we used a weighted sample of 10,223 currently married women. All the frequencies and the percentages in the result section are weighted. The model's fitness was assessed using the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. It is the best fit (p value = 0.19). Variables with p values ≤ 0.2 in the bi-variable binary logistic regression analysis were included in the multivariable binary logistic regression analysis. The Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was computed. Variables with a P-value of less than 0.05 in the multi variable binary logistic regression analysis were declared as statistically significant predictors of the outcome variable. ResultThe overall magnitude of women's participation in decision making among was 70.55% (CI: 69.65, 71.42). Residence (rural; AOR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.70, 0.980), educational status (None educated; AOR: 0.43, 95% CI: 0.30, 0.62, primary education AOR: 0.49, 95% CI: 0.34, 0.69), religion (protestant AOR: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.64, 0.81), Muslim; AOR: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.78, 0.96, Others; AOR: 0.66, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.87), wealth index (poor; AOR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.63, 0.79, middle; AOR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.66, 0.85), working status (Not working; AOR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.66, 0.80), husband working status (husband not working; AOR:1.69, 95% CI: 1.43, 2.0) and sex of household head (female heads; AOR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.08, 1.54) were statistically significant factors. ConclusionGenerally women's participation in household decision making in our study was high (70.55%). It is highly affected by socio demographic and economic characteristics of women and husbands characteristics. This study indicates that educating women, improving their economic status through employment opportunities, empowering women to be head of household will enhance their participation on household decision making.

Realizing Gender Equality in Coastal Areas: Conservation of Critical Land and Empowerment of Women

The conversion of mangroves into shrimp ponds occurred in the coastal area of Kampung Beting, Pantai Bahagia Village, Bekasi Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in the period 1990–2010. High income from shrimp ponds makes people ignore the ecological functions of mangrove forests, one of which is to prevent abrasion. However, since 2010, the destruction of hundreds of hectares of mangrove forests, worsened by climate change that hits almost the whole world, especially island countries like Indonesia, has submerged the shrimp ponds in Pantai Bahagia Village with sea water. Now, not only the shrimp ponds as their major income have disappeared, but also their living space is also threatened by severe abrasion. Gender inequality and the marginalized role of coastal women also make the socio-economic conditions of the community become worse. This study observes the role of women in Pantai Bahagia Village in responding to environmental and socio-economic problems in their area. This study uses a phenomenological approach, data is collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that women's empowerment plays a role in conserving critical land. Women's responses to environmental problems in their area include: 1) creating changes in women's awareness and behavior as an effort to repair and restore damaged mangrove land, and 2) carrying out activities to protect mangrove plants. Women's responses to socio-economic problems include 1) women's active involvement in productive economic activities 2) Utilization of non-timber mangrove products in processed food and crafts. Finally, this study recommends a concept to address critical coastal land issues, namely by involving women in various activities, both nature conservation and empowerment activities.

The Politics of Marginalization: Assessing the Influence of Inter-Party Marginalization on Women’s Political Empowerment in Balochistan, Pakistan

This research paper delves into the dynamics of marginalization in politics by examining the impact of inter-party marginalization on the political empowerment of women in Balochistan, Pakistan. Given that women make up half of the population, their involvement in various spheres, particularly political development, holds significant importance. The study specifically focuses on women who are active in the political arena, representing eight political parties in Balochistan: ANP, BNP-Mengal, NP, HDP, PkMAP, PML-N, PPPP, and PTI. A sample of 400 respondents was carefully selected from these parties to gather insights into the political participation and empowerment of women in the region. The findings demonstrate a relationship between women's political affiliation with political parties in Balochistan and their marginalization within the realm of party politics. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity for political parties to provide equal opportunities for women to participate in party politics and emphasizes the importance of fair and unrestricted political engagement. This research sheds light on the level of women's involvement in politics in Balochistan and underscores the potential for further advancements in empowering women through equal representation.

The Role of Women's Leadership in the Traditional Muslim Religious Movement (New Paradigm in PBNU Leadership 2022-2027)

&lt;em&gt;Seeing the structure of PBNU for the 2022-2027 Period, Gus Yahya (Top Leader of PBNU) gave an important role for women to join the structure of PBNU's daily management, after approximately 96 years PBNU did not involve women in its staff structure. This certainly affects the direction of PBNU organizational policies in the future. This study intends to analyze the shift in NU's religious paradigm related to the role of women in collective leadership at PBNU and its implications in responding to changing times as well as welcoming a new civilization within NU which is entering the second century. This research includes library research with a socio-phenomenological approach. This study resulted in the finding that the paradigm shift in NU leadership was based on changes in religious understanding and empirical experiences of NU clerics (Kiai and Nyai) in various aspects of life, religious, social, political, and cultural. In addition, many NU programs related to women such as reproductive health, sexual violence, migrant women workers, reproductive health, and women's radicalism are considerations for the importance of women's involvement in the development and implementation of these programs. Strategic roles in PBNU given to women such as Nyai Dr. (H.C) Sinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman at Musytasyar, Nyai Nafisah Ali Maksum at A'wan, Alissa Wahid and Khafifah Indar Parawansa at Tanfidziyah.&lt;/em&gt;