Perspective Of Women Research Articles

Intersectional Grassroot Reception: The Use of the Bible in Discourses of Gender Equality

This article explores how religious Latvian women draw on the Bible to discuss gender equality, examining the construction of their theologically based arguments and the conceptualization of gender equality within these discussions. The study investigates factors such as age, denomination, and education level that may influence their opinions. The findings reveal a "biblical reception at the grassroots," diverging from official religious community settings. Women, despite general assumptions or stereotypes, independently navigate gender roles through both religious texts and personal interpretations. The analysis applies gender theory, intersectionality, and reception history, emphasizing the role of biblical sources in shaping gender equality discourses. In the unique Latvian context, marked by a recent reversal of women's ordination and cultural tensions with the Western world, these women's perspectives on the Bible and gender equality offer distinctive and compelling insights.

Women in Online Media News: Critical Discourse Analysis of the Sara Mills Model

This research describes the image of women, subject-object position, and writer-reader position in the Kompas.com, Detik.com, and Republika.co.id news about student bullying at UIN Jambi. Data was collected using reading and note-taking techniques. Data were analyzed using Sara Mills' AWK theory model. The result is that Kompas.com portrays women negatively. Women and the campus as subjects. Women become objects. Writer as subject. The reader is positioned from the perspective of the victim and the campus. Detik.com has a negative image. The campus is the subject and women are the object. The author as subject and reader is placed in the perspective of the campus. Meanwhile, Republika.coid portrays women positively. The subjects are played by women and netizens. Women become objects. The author as subject and reader is placed in a woman's perspective. Therefore, it is hoped that the results of this research will be able to make readers critical of the news

Glass Ceiling Syndrome: A Perspective of Women Working in Health Institutions

Background and Purpose: Although women constitute the majority of the workforce in the healthcare sector, the number of representations in management positions needs to be increased. This study aimed to determine female health workers' glass ceiling syndrome perception levels and examine socio-demographic variables' effect on this level.
 Design/methodology/approach: The research sample consists of 708 female healthcare professionals who work in six public hospitals. Perceptions were measured using the 42-item Glass Ceiling Perception scale. Measurements were made on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 to 4.
 Findings: It was found that the glass ceiling syndrome perception levels of female healthcare professionals were neutral (1.94). It has been determined that female healthcare professionals with a high level of education, doctors and nurses, those between the ages of 26-35, those who work in medical units, and those with a child have higher perception levels of glass ceiling syndrome.
 JEL Code: M10, J70, M50, I19

Women Victimization and Their Survivals: A Critical Analysis of Qaisra Shehraz Novel The Holy Woman

This research delves into the nuanced portrayal of Muslim women's perspectives within an Islamic context, with a specific focus on the literary works of Pakistani-British author Qaisra Shahraz, particularly her novel 'The Holy Woman. This study seeks to unravel the multifaceted narratives that illuminate the lives and struggles of Muslim women. It critically examines existing scholarship on the representation of Muslim women in literature, highlighting the scarcity of research that foregrounds their perspectives and underscoring the significance of Shahraz's novel within this context. Employing a qualitative approach, the research delves into the distinctive traits and evolution of Shahraz's characters, situating the narrative within the broader cultural and historical milieu of Pakistan. Through a gender-focused lens, the study elucidates the intricate dynamics of power structures within the narrative, showcasing the agency and resistance of Muslim women in the face of patriarchal norms and societal pressures. This research enriches the literary landscape with diverse narratives and contributes to the discourse on women's rights and gender equality.

Empowering hearts and shaping destinies: unveiling the profound influence of education on women's mate selection in Pakistan - a comprehensive mixed-methods study.

This study investigates the impact of education on women's empowerment in the realm of mate selection within Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Employing a mixed-method research approach, the study conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with educated women and distributed a Likert Scale questionnaire to 500 women. The qualitative findings reveals that education significantly influences women's perspectives, guiding their priorities, and instilling a desire for compatibility and shared values in their relationships. Educated women also display resilience, confidence, and a readiness to challenge prevailing societal norms and gender stereotypes when selecting a life partner. Quantitative analysis establishes a statistically significant positive correlation between education and women's empowerment in mate selection. These findings underscore the pivotal role of education in enhancing women's agency and autonomy in a critical aspect of their lives. The study's implications extend to policy recommendations advocating for increased access to quality education and the implementation of gender-sensitive curricula in Malakand Division and analogous regions. Recognizing education's potential to empower women in mate selection is vital for fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.

Decoding the interface: Exploring women's perspectives on integrating AI in professional work

AI's impact on jobs varies by gender, with women facing higher replacement risks. This discrepancy is intensified by the digital divide, insufficient knowledge and skills, and a less open attitude towards AI among women, thereby limiting women's access to AI-driven opportunities. This paper's primary objective is to scrutinize women's self-assessment of digital competencies when utilizing AI in professional settings. Drawing from a survey conducted among Polish women, our findings reveal that the adoption of AI is linked to factors such as age, education, work experience, and location of residence. Women with higher levels of education residing in larger cities, as well as younger individuals with less work experience, are more likely to recognize the advantages of utilizing AI. Their concerns are less about the necessity for continuous development of digital skills, but rather about the potential impact of AI on their work-life balance and the possibility of a decrease in earnings, despite the anticipated improvements in productivity and time management efficiency.

Marginalization and women's healthcare in Ghana: Incorporating colonial origins, unveiling women's knowledge, and empowering voices.

The origins of marginalization in nursing and the health sector in Ghana can be traced to colonialism and how a colonial era laid a solid foundation for inequities and entrenched disparities, as well as the subsequent normalization of marginalizing acts, in the health sector, particularly for women. Drawing upon varied literature over a 60-year period and perspectives from feminist theory, this paper considers the lasting impact of Ghanaian women's historical position during the colonial era and within the patriarchal system that ensued. Through this process, it becomes possible to shed light on the crucial role that colonialism has played in women's experiences, perspectives, and health-seeking behaviors, and the manner in which it has created a healthcare sector that marginalizes women's health. Although women possess valuable knowledge which should be an asset to consider when providing healthcare services, marginalization of that knowledge has become normalized across society and the healthcare system. There is an urgent need to disrupt and challenge this normalization, and to advocate empowerment and recognition of women's valuable knowledge and experiences, providing women a voice in health decision-making discourses and in the research processes by which we understand and develop healthcare. Through this, healthcare in Ghana could become more empowering, inclusive, and responsive to the unique experiences and needs of Ghanaian women. By understanding something of the historical origins of women's health marginalization within colonialism, nurses can begin to appreciate women's knowledge and integrate it into healthcare strategies that are more gender-sensitive and equitable.

Perspectives of Women with Intellectual Disabilities Regarding Affective Sexual Relationships: a Systematic Literature Review

IntroductionDespite the recognition of the right to sexual identity and expression for all people, individuals with intellectual disabilities continue to face significant restrictions in these aspects of their lives. The prevailing myths and stereotypes surrounding their sexual-affective relationships place people with intellectual disabilities—especially women—in a position of great vulnerability.MethodsA systematic literature review was conducted, examining the content of the following databases: BASE, Dialnet, ERIC, La Referencia, Microsoft Academic, Redalyc, REDIB, Redined, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and World Wide Science. A total of 178 potentially relevant articles were identified, out of which 11 met the eligibility criteria. Finally, the themes covered in the articles were identified and analyzed.ResultsThe results obtained were classified into six categories: perceptions regarding sex and sexuality, experiences of abuse, views and experiences of relationships between couples, the LGTBIQ + community, knowledge about contraception and related experiences, and, finally, beliefs regarding gender scripts.ConclusionsThis study offers valuable insights into the knowledge (or lack thereof) and beliefs regarding sex and sexuality, experiences of abuse among women with intellectual disabilities, the lack of independence and external intervention, and the influence of traditional gender scripts. Furthermore, this research also establishes a theoretical foundation for future support resources and initiatives, as well as social and public implications.

Black/African American Women's Woes: Women's Perspectives of Black/African American Maternal Mortality in the USA.

Despite advances in perinatal care in the USA, maternal mortality is on the rise, and maternal death is higher than in any other high-income country. Maternal mortality in the USA is a persistent public health concern. This issue disproportionately affects Black/African American women, with their likelihood of pregnancy-related death being three times more likely compared to White women. This study aimed to explore the resources needed for Black/African American women to address the relatively higher maternal mortality rates recorded for them. An anonymous link with demographic and open-ended questions was sent to US women 18 years and older to participate in the study. A total of 140 participants responded to the survey. We retained a final sample of 118 responses after eliminating responses with missing data. Descriptive statistics are reported for closed-ended items. Open-ended responses were analyzed using content analysis procedures, where we coded and categorized the data into themes. Six themes were identified from the study data: (1) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training for health providers focused on racial bias and discrimination, (2) Advocacy, (3) Provider selection, (4) Researching doctors and delivery hospitals to inform women's birthing decision-making, (5) Women's care-seeking behaviors, and (6) Addressing the Social Determinants of Health. Based on the study's findings, we recommend DEI training for healthcare professionals providing direct care to pregnant and postpartum women, advocacy and resource-awareness training for pregnant Black/African American women and their spouses/partners, or a family member, to assist them in their pregnancy and birthing journeys.

“There's no time limit on grief:” Women's perspectives on a novel reproductive grief screening tool

ObjectiveWomen who have experienced reproductive loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion) evaluated the usefulness of a novel screening tool, Reproductive Grief Screen (RGS), to identify patients struggling with ongoing, complicated grief. MethodsThis mixed-methods study involved U.S. women who had experienced reproductive loss. Online data collection resulted in 27 interviews and 282 surveys completed. Perceptions of and preferences about RGS were thematically analyzed. Chi square analyses assessed relationships between demographics and tool preferences. ResultsRGS validated women's experiences with grief after reproductive loss. Women noted their providers may be unaware of their loss(es). Participants requested periodic screening using RGS beginning shortly after a loss (or during new patient intake) and occurring regularly (e.g., annually). Overall, women preferred completing RGS online before an appointment, though preferences varied by demographics (i.e., age, time since loss). Participants want providers to compassionately discuss RGS results with them and offer appropriate resources. ConclusionThe RGS can help identify largely ignored grief after reproductive loss. InnovationFindings from group and individual interviews and a survey of women who have coped with reproductive loss suggest that use of a brief RGS tool could reshape clinical practice to aid women who might be facing complicated grief. Moreover, women expressed clear preferences for how to implement use of the RGS in clinical contexts.

Earning Their Stripes? How Political Experience Shapes Gendered Policy Prioritization

How does political experience affect the issues that men and women politicians prioritize? Gender stereotypical expectations dictate that women focus more on traditionally “feminine” policy areas. While past findings broadly support this, they do not examine how policy priorities shift with increased experience. Focusing on the United Kingdom, I argue that gender differences in the extent to which politicians raise issues traditionally associated with women will be most pronounced among junior politicians who lack experience in the eyes of the public and their colleagues, but will decline with increased political experience. To test this, I study parliamentary debates between 1997 and 2019 and leverage novel quantitative text approaches to measure politicians' issue priorities. I show that, among junior politicians, women talk significantly more about “feminine” issues, however this gap decreases markedly with increased seniority. These findings have important implications for the representation of women's voices and perspectives within the policymaking process.

The effect of COVID-19 containment measures on fresh food market vendors in Uganda

PurposeThe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact economic systems, with devastating consequences on livelihoods. Anecdotal evidence has predicted the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the livelihood of food system actors. Uganda experienced two lockdowns in March 2020 and June 2021 with varying government containment measures. During the first lockdown, fresh food market vending was deemed essential to meet urban food demand, and was consequently exempted from a total shutdown despite the ban on public and private transport. Thus, this study sought to examine the effect of COVID-19 containment measures on fresh food market vending businesses in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachUsing primary data collected from fresh food market vendors, this study applied a pooled time-series estimation to examine the effect of the first lockdown COVID-19 containment measures on fresh food vendors' welfare.FindingsThe study revealed that COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on the income of fresh food vendors, with female vendors being the most affected. COVID-19 containment measures reduced the diversity of buyers, individual customers and the number of commodities traded in causing a greater impact on vendors' income.Research limitations/implicationsThe unavailability of data for vendors who did not return to the market at the time of data collection limits the scope of the study. Additionally, the absence of data for the second lockdown limited the analysis to only March 2020 lockdown period.Originality/valueThe empirical analysis highlights how vulnerabilities of different gender categories could be exacerbated by crises. The study provides empirical evidence of various market distortions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionate impact on women and men market vendors which calls for the need to integrate women's perspectives in future planning for market systems as well as advocating for gender-sensitive recovery responses.

Cultural Dynamics of Patriarchy and the Feminist Movement: Women's Perspectives in Riau Malay Cultural Order

The purpose of this study is to find out the Cultural Dynamics of Patriarchy and Feminist Movement. Women's Perspectives in Riau Malay Cultural Order. In society, women still do not have their rightful place and are often treated discriminatively because of gender differences. Patriarchal culture is still an issue among the Riau Malay community, because it places men in a higher position than women. This study used a literature review analysis method from various references in accordance with the research. Apart from the inequality of treatment, the level of violence and neglect of women's basic rights which eventually prompted to further explore the social values and morals contained in the cultural customs of the Riau Malay community that influenced the determination of social roles based on gender including gender images that were allegedly masculine and detrimental to women. Basically, Riau Malay culture carries a Matriarchy culture that highly values the role of women as the main dominance, but over time the concept of matriarchy is increasingly abandoned and dominated by the concept of patriarchy. This is based on strong dominating patriarchal categories such as temperament, sex role, and status. This cultural view and normative rules that then carry and normalize all forms of violence and corner women is one proof that patriarchy perpetuation is still very thick and prevails among the Riau Malay community

Analysis of the Chinese Cosmetics Market

In recent years, China's cosmetics market has maintained a high growth rate, with numerous consumers supporting its development and the emergence of well-known brands. in 2017, the total value of China's cosmetics market exceeded 1.8 trillion yuan, an increase of approximately 14.3%, of which the major share was occupied by skin care revenue of 1.06 trillion yuan; color cosmetics revenue of 450 billion yuan; and perfume revenue of 180 billion yuan. In terms of the composition of the number of consumers, the population of mainly women occupies the vast majority of the number of consumers, and women's consumption perspective of consumption to support the overall makeup market to maintain continuous growth. As the consumer base continues to expand, the acne market develops in an orderly manner, and products continue to hit the market with new technologies, personalized beauty is being implemented among the younger generation, all of which makes the outlook for the Chinese cosmetics market very positive. In the 2018 annual figures, for example, the total value of the Chinese cosmetics market is estimated to exceed RMB 2.1 trillion, up 14.7% from 2017. With the release of overall domestic consumption potential and the application of new technologies in skincare, the Chinese cosmetics market will also continue to grow at a faster pace in the future.

Suffering and Survival: The Experience of Dutch Women in Japanese Internment Camps in Java, 1941–45

ABSTRACT: The case of Dutch women imprisoned in Japanese internment camps in Java, 1941-45, is a little known chapter within the well-known context of the Second World War. This article deciphers the possibilities of their experience by examining two temporally distinct sets of sources from the women's perspectives. The first comprises a series of ego-documents and interviews written during the war and just after it, and the second is a collection of sources from the 1990s onwards, in the form of memoir, oral history, and children's testimonies spoken in front of the Japanese Embassy in The Hague in 2005. In the spaces and inconsistencies between these two sets of testimony a diverse and complex picture of female experience is found across three predominant themes: motherhood, female community, and sexual assault. Each section is an insight into how agency is sought when agency is denied, how the women held themselves, organized themselves, and supported and fought against one another within a regime indifferent to whether they lived or died.

(214) MOMs (Mental Health for Ohio Moms): A Survey-based Study to Assess Physician and Perinatal Women's Perspectives on Perinatal Mental Health Care Availability and Accessibility Across the State Of Ohio

(214) MOMs (Mental Health for Ohio Moms): A Survey-based Study to Assess Physician and Perinatal Women's Perspectives on Perinatal Mental Health Care Availability and Accessibility Across the State Of Ohio

Late pregnancy in women with renal transplants: A multidisciplinary guide.

Kidney transplant recipients are at risk of complications in late pregnancy, with increased rates of pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and preterm birth. It is recommended that these women receive more intensive monitoring after 20 weeks' gestation, ideally provided by a multidisciplinary team in a tertiary centre. This review focuses on the management of late pregnancy in kidney transplant recipients, from the perspective of different members of the multidisciplinary team. This includes evidence and guidance to inform the nephrologist, obstetrician, obstetric anaesthetist, transplant surgeon, midwife, and a summary of the woman's perspective. The review outlines a late pregnancy and early postnatal care pathway as a common algorithm to be used by the whole multidisciplinary team.

A Discourse of Beauty Standards in Japanese Beauty Product Advertise-ment (Japanese Women Perspective)

This study uses a Fairclough Critical Discourse Analysis to analyze advertisements' textual and visual elements and discursive and sociocultural analysis of beauty product advertisements in Japan. Data were taken and studied from several examples of beauty product advertisements and interviews with seven Japanese women as informants about the discourse in beauty product advertisements. In addition, the speakers were also asked to express their opinions regarding the beauty standards in Japanese society today.
 The results show that advertising has a role in reproducing and maintaining the standard of beauty in Japanese society. The image of women with clean and shining white skin is still the standard for Japanese women. Taglines and beauty products in Japan offer clean white skin as demanded in Japanese society. From this, it is also known that advertising producers use beauty constructions formed in society to make advertisements for beauty products. This causes the discourse on Japanese beauty standards to persist in Japanese society.

Factors Affecting Women's Attitudes Toward the Use of Epidural Anesthesia During Labor in Riyadh in 2023.

Background Epidural analgesia (EA) is a type of central nerve block achieved by injecting a local anesthetic near the pain-transmitting nerves. It is commonly used to relieve pain during labor. The intensity of pain experienced and the effectiveness of pain relief can affect a woman's labor and delivery experience. Labor pain is a long-lasting and debilitating pain that women experience; therefore, pain relief techniques have become widely available. However, not all women are willing to use EA for pain relief. The factors that influence women's choices regarding EA should be explored. This study aimed to comprehend women's perspectives on EA in Riyadh and clarify the variables influencing their decision-making. Methodology A total of 336 women in their reproductive years participated in this study. An online questionnaire with five sections was used to collect data. The socio-demographic information in the first section covered age, level of education, occupation, income, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, and prenatal care. The second section focused on how painful labor was for women who had already given birth. The third and fourth sections discussed labor pain relief techniques, including epidural anesthesia. The final section assessed the participant's interest in receiving EA during the next delivery. Socio-demographic data were considered to be a predictor, whereas awareness levels and a desire to receive EA were seen as results. The information was cleaned, coded, and entered into SPSS version 29 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). The results are presented as frequencies and percentages. A Likert scale was used for data analysis. Statistical significance was established at p-values <0.05. Results In total, 336 Saudi women were included in this study, 86% of whom were between the ages of 30 and 35 years, and 69% of whom had a university education. One-third of the women (32%) had a monthly income of 10,000 to 20,000 SAR, and 55% of them had experienced three or more pregnancies. Fear of pain was the main reason for using epidural anesthesia in more than half of the participants given the choice. The most reinforcing factor was obtaining proper and sufficient information about EA, while the most restrictive factor was the fear of harming the infant. In particular, women aged 30-35 years (i.e., most of the included women) were commonly influenced by negative factors. Marital status and educational level played no significant role in women's use of EA. Conclusions Saudi women showed a good attitude toward EA. However, the awareness of EA was quite low. Fear of labor pain appeared to be the main reason for using EA. Health education programs on EA can increase the knowledge of and intent to use EA among women.

Amplifying Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Perspectives to Promote Digital Health Equity: Co-Designed Qualitative Study.

Digital health is becoming ubiquitous, and we must ensure equity in access. Indigenous people across most high-income countries typically have not benefited as much as other citizens from usual health care systems and technologies. Despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's clear interest in, and enthusiastic use of, new technologies, little research has examined the needs or interests of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This study prioritizes the perspectives of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, tapping into their expertise associated with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, as well as their unique position within their families and communities, to design a model for using digital technologies to improve health for themselves and their families as well as their communities. Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from 4 partner organizations were recruited for this study. This co-designed qualitative research included citizen scientists in shaping the protocol as well as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. We used yarning, an Indigenous research method validated for use in health research with Indigenous people and seen as respectful and culturally safe, as a primary research tool. The use of Indigenous methodologies and our iterative process enabled us to deeply explore and incorporate perspectives from all participants and ensure that the perspectives of Indigenous citizen scientists with lived experience were privileged. The data-checking methods also used a yarning methodology, which ensured that the findings and translational model derived from the findings were validated by the participants. Participants comprised 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged ≥41 years and including 3 generations that did not grow up with the internet: seniors, baby boomers, and Generation X. The key findings in this research were that older women use various digital technologies to improve health and well-being for themselves and their families as well as their communities. Older Aboriginal women want a culturally sensitive cyberspace that caters specifically to their needs and includes relevant content and functionality that are accessible and efficient. Our translational model highlights the conditions necessary for anyone to use digital health technologies, summarizes the essential elements needed to promote equity in digital health, and illuminates the unmet needs and requirements for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to fully benefit from digital health technologies. Health is a fundamental right. As we move toward greater reliance on digital health solutions, we must recognize and address the concerns of the smaller populations of people who differ in their needs. We must urgently address the financial, connectivity, and other limiting factors highlighted by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in this study that limit equitable access to digital health tools. RR2-10.1177/20552076221084469.