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Indigenous And Tribal Women: Indian And Filipino Alangan-Mangyan Perspectives On Happiness, Hazel T. Biana, Melvin Jabar
Indigenous And Tribal Women: Indian And Filipino Alangan-Mangyan Perspectives On Happiness, Hazel T. Biana, Melvin Jabar
Journal of International Women's Studies
Research on happiness focuses on urban dwellers, and studies done in rural areas leave much to be desired. Existing scholarship also overlooks how women’s economic and socio-cultural roles contribute to happiness levels in relation to health, education, and safety issues. To address such a gap, this study examines and evaluates the perspectives of indigenous and tribal women on happiness, specifically those who belong to Indian rural communities and Filipino AlanganMangyan indigenous peoples. We argue that while happiness is considered a mental state, it is still a very social concept. In other words, social forces may make or break one’s happiness. …
Do Resources Create Empowerment?: A Study Of Tribal Women Farmers In Madhya Pradesh, India, Sudarshan Thakur, Simran Malkan
Do Resources Create Empowerment?: A Study Of Tribal Women Farmers In Madhya Pradesh, India, Sudarshan Thakur, Simran Malkan
Journal of International Women's Studies
As of late, there has been debate about the importance of recognizing women in agriculture as farmers. The demand to be recognized is backed by women’s significant contribution to the household economy. Scholars have attempted to establish a correlation between land ownership and women’s empowerment in agriculture. This is an oversimplification of the situation of women farmers and their empowerment, especially in the context of tribal society where women have better access to and control over community and forest resources. We undertook this study to examine if having land and other resources is a prerequisite for the empowerment of tribal …
Subjugation Of Adivasi Women And The Role Of Ngo Pradan In Holistic Development, Mohosin Mandal, Sahina Khatun
Subjugation Of Adivasi Women And The Role Of Ngo Pradan In Holistic Development, Mohosin Mandal, Sahina Khatun
Journal of International Women's Studies
Adivasis are the original inhabitants of India, and their history has been plagued by suffering and deprivation. From the Aryan invasion of 1400 B.C. to the British colonial period, Adivasis have been subjected to domination, displacement, organized loot of resources, and suppression. They are still experiencing forced displacement and other forms of injustice and inequalities in the name of capitalist development. The Indian government took many positive steps to change the condition of Scheduled Tribes (the constitutional term for Adivasi), but despite these governmental actions, no significant changes have been witnessed in their livelihood. A vast majority of the Adivasi …
Mainstreaming Northeast Tribal Women In India Through Financial Education: A Systematic Review, K. Katini, Kaikho Hriizhiinio, S Amalanathan
Mainstreaming Northeast Tribal Women In India Through Financial Education: A Systematic Review, K. Katini, Kaikho Hriizhiinio, S Amalanathan
Journal of International Women's Studies
Financial education is required to enhance financial literacy for socio-economic development. This paper aims to understand the financial literacy level among the Scheduled Tribes of India, specifically the Mao-Naga tribe women of Northeast India. The current paper is based on secondary data and adheres to the steps and process of a systematic review. Prominent authors, times, tribes, countries, journals, and keywords have been identified for the comprehensive analysis. Since the goal of this paper is to review the existing literature regarding financial literacy among tribals, the findings indicate that financial education intervention, socio-cultural practices, social affinity, and early life financial …
Educational Migration And Agency Among Tribal Young Women, Deepika Kumari Meena
Educational Migration And Agency Among Tribal Young Women, Deepika Kumari Meena
Journal of International Women's Studies
In this paper, I examine the understanding of agency among the tribal young women attending college in Pratapgarh (Rajasthan), India. Particularly in light of this shift in their living and academic spaces, I look at how they interpret and perform their agency when it comes to being in a romantic relationship and getting married. It is not uncommon for tribal members to engage in romantic relationships and to seek love marriages. The number of young women migrating for education is increasing. As a result of educational migration, the practice of live-in relationships, romantic relationships, and love marriages has also increased …
Sisterhood And Solidarity In The Netarhat Field Firing Range Movement: A Study Of Indian Tribal Women’S Struggle And Activism, Sunita Purty
Sisterhood And Solidarity In The Netarhat Field Firing Range Movement: A Study Of Indian Tribal Women’S Struggle And Activism, Sunita Purty
Journal of International Women's Studies
This article examines the understanding of collectivism and sisterhood among Oraon tribal women in the Netarhat Field Firing Range movement. Further, this study discusses tribal women’s consciousness of repressive operations of the state and of their experiences of triple oppression as a tribal group, as women, and as activists. Tribal women’s goals, however, are much more than women’s liberation; they demand tribal autonomy and the right to forest resources so that tribal people can live peacefully in their regions. This study also looks at how a group of women shared their gender-based grievances as well as their everyday struggle under …
Theorizing Adivasi/Tribal Feminism: Decoding Voices From Chotanagpur And The Northeast Region Of India, Kanchan Thomasina Ekka, Pheiga Amanda Giangthandunliu
Theorizing Adivasi/Tribal Feminism: Decoding Voices From Chotanagpur And The Northeast Region Of India, Kanchan Thomasina Ekka, Pheiga Amanda Giangthandunliu
Journal of International Women's Studies
The Adivasi people, termed Scheduled Tribes in India, have a lifeworld entwined with nature, land, and resources. Their relationship with the land produces a particular form of lived experience. This interface between land and culture that shapes the body of knowledge is not written or recorded like other practices and traditions. Adivasi/Tribal women play an important role in articulating this knowledge and contributing to its formation. However, this particular lived experience, especially concerning women, has not received the recognition it deserves within the context of mainstream feminism, which has not paid attention to Adivasi/Tribal women as victims of colonial and …
Writing Adivasi Women: Widening The Research Canvas, Shashank Shekhar Sinha
Writing Adivasi Women: Widening The Research Canvas, Shashank Shekhar Sinha
Journal of International Women's Studies
Adivasis have become visible in debates around indigeneity, identity politics, conversion, development, and displacement, and more recently on climate change. However, gender remains a comparatively marginalized theme and Adivasi women or tribal women remain marginalized subjects. This article explores the broad themes and conceptual frameworks around which Adivasi women have gained maximum visibility in colonial and postcolonial India. It analyzes the trends in available research on Adivasi women and the problems involved. The article underlines the need to widen our research canvas, ask more questions, and consider more layers and complexities in research pursuits.
Editorial Introduction: Tribal And Indigenous Women In India, Parijat Ghosh, Dibyendu Chaudhuri
Editorial Introduction: Tribal And Indigenous Women In India, Parijat Ghosh, Dibyendu Chaudhuri
Journal of International Women's Studies
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“Kamli”, Ayesha Perveen
“Kamli”, Ayesha Perveen
Journal of International Women's Studies
The poem sketches the landscape of a resilient South Asian woman’s un/conscious as she resists socio-religious norms that condemn her to be bereft of love. The woman is thirsty for love due to unreflective customs of a society that makes women crazy by refusing to consider the significance of love for a normal happy life. The poem embeds Urdu words within English to convey the indigenous intensity of emotions, from different levels of craziness on one hand and multiple levels of intensity of love on the other hand. The poem’s title “Kamli” conveys a higher level of craziness in which …
Professor Mali Romantic-Longhair And The Girl, Fatma Fulya Tepe, Per Bauhn
Professor Mali Romantic-Longhair And The Girl, Fatma Fulya Tepe, Per Bauhn
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Surgery And Salvation: The Roots Of Reproductive Injustice In Mexico, 1770-1940, Madhavi Venkatesan
Book Review: Surgery And Salvation: The Roots Of Reproductive Injustice In Mexico, 1770-1940, Madhavi Venkatesan
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Gender Order Of Neoliberalism, Jamin A. Hübner
Book Review: The Gender Order Of Neoliberalism, Jamin A. Hübner
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Gendered War: Evaluating Feminist Ethnographic Narratives Of The 1971 War Of Bangladesh, Prashant Maurya
Book Review: The Gendered War: Evaluating Feminist Ethnographic Narratives Of The 1971 War Of Bangladesh, Prashant Maurya
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Organized Muslim Women In Turkey: An Intersectional Approach To Building Women’S Coalitions, Shruti Das, Ranjit Mandal
Book Review: Organized Muslim Women In Turkey: An Intersectional Approach To Building Women’S Coalitions, Shruti Das, Ranjit Mandal
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Maria W. Stewart And The Roots Of Black Political Thought, Jennifer Rycenga
Book Review: Maria W. Stewart And The Roots Of Black Political Thought, Jennifer Rycenga
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Film Review: Beyond Men And Masculinity–Exploring The Detrimental Effects Of Masculinity And Envisioning A New Paradigm, Raheleh Akhavizadegan
Film Review: Beyond Men And Masculinity–Exploring The Detrimental Effects Of Masculinity And Envisioning A New Paradigm, Raheleh Akhavizadegan
Journal of International Women's Studies
The documentary Beyond Men and Masculinity explores the negative impact of traditional masculinity on men’s mental and emotional health, as well as its broader societal implications. It advocates for a redefined version of masculinity based on vulnerability, compassion, and equality. The experts in the documentary emphasize the need for men to express their emotions, challenge traditional gender norms, and create a more just and equitable society. By redefining masculinity, the documentary envisions a future where men can thrive beyond rigid expectations and embrace their authentic selves, leading to improved mental health, reduced violence, and stronger communities.
Film Review: No Straight Lines—The Rise Of Queer Comics, Peter Tshetu Jr., Brian Pindayi
Film Review: No Straight Lines—The Rise Of Queer Comics, Peter Tshetu Jr., Brian Pindayi
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Film Review: Street Heroines—Women Artists Shattering The Glass Walls Of Graffiti Culture, Aditi Magotra
Film Review: Street Heroines—Women Artists Shattering The Glass Walls Of Graffiti Culture, Aditi Magotra
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Film Review: Finding Her Beat 彼女たちの太鼓―蘇る鼓動: A Journey To Discover An Identity As A Taiko Artist, Minae Savas
Film Review: Finding Her Beat 彼女たちの太鼓―蘇る鼓動: A Journey To Discover An Identity As A Taiko Artist, Minae Savas
Journal of International Women's Studies
No abstract provided.
Attitudes Of Unmarried Men And Women Towards Stay-At-Home Husbands In Indian Society, Rasabattula Srinivas
Attitudes Of Unmarried Men And Women Towards Stay-At-Home Husbands In Indian Society, Rasabattula Srinivas
Journal of International Women's Studies
Although at a slow rate, the gender roles of women are changing in India. Today, Indian women are assuming responsibilities far beyond those of a traditional household. However, the question arises: are the gender roles of men changing? Is Indian society open to the idea of a stay-at-home husband? To address these concerns, we conducted interviews with unmarried women and men, followed by a thematic analysis. Ninety-seven percent of male respondents expressed reluctance towards becoming a stay-at-home husband, while 86% of female respondents indicated a hesitancy to marry someone with that inclination. Major reasons cited by males included “gender role …
Communication Strategy Evaluation Of The Empowerment Program For Women Ex-Migrant Workers In Indonesia, Moh Faidol Juddi
Communication Strategy Evaluation Of The Empowerment Program For Women Ex-Migrant Workers In Indonesia, Moh Faidol Juddi
Journal of International Women's Studies
Domestic migrant workers living with their employers is one of the major causes of cases of high inequality globally. To ease this problem, the Indonesian government has attempted to empower women ex-migrant workers by prohibiting them from returning to work in the domestic sector abroad. This empowerment program was implemented through the sustainability training program of the Community of Migrant Worker’s Families (KKBM) from 2017 to 2019. The government hoped that by focusing on entrepreneurship, former migrant laborers would be able to achieve financial independence. Most of them, however, decided to return to their previous jobs or to work overseas …
Jordanian Women In Academia: Barriers And Motivators In Scientific Research And Promotion, Abeer Al Bawab, Rana Dajani, Lubna Akroush, Rania Ahmad Jaber, Abeer Bashier Dababneh, Muna Yacoub Hindiyeh, Fairouz M. Aldhmour, Sabha Alkam, Zaina Muqbel, Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni
Jordanian Women In Academia: Barriers And Motivators In Scientific Research And Promotion, Abeer Al Bawab, Rana Dajani, Lubna Akroush, Rania Ahmad Jaber, Abeer Bashier Dababneh, Muna Yacoub Hindiyeh, Fairouz M. Aldhmour, Sabha Alkam, Zaina Muqbel, Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni
Journal of International Women's Studies
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the research output and status of women academics in science fields in Jordan. The rationale is to identify trends as well as challenges to advise policy makers and university administrators on how to promote more involvement of women academics within the university. A survey of two sections was developed. The first section included 36 items that measure demographics and challenges in academic, research, administrative, and family contexts. The second section included questions regarding motivators and barriers to academic research. Participants were prompted to respond per the Likert’s Scale, where the responses were …
Transformed Feminist Spaces And Identity Construction: Women Pandwani Performers In Indian Folk Theater, Shalini Attri
Transformed Feminist Spaces And Identity Construction: Women Pandwani Performers In Indian Folk Theater, Shalini Attri
Journal of International Women's Studies
Theater proposes an alternative reality and different possible identities offering a framework of how representation works in performances, and it further provides an understanding of the transformative potential of enactment. The attempt to retrieve and re-write women’s histories through performances develops a culture of reconstructive capacities that resists absorption into the dominant culture. In theater, women have asserted their own vision and exercised their own viewpoints, expanding feminist space and communicating with spectators by employing publicly encoded signs. The folk theater of India, in particular, provides a public space to the (silenced) subaltern to assert agency and question the modalities …
Inequality In The Participation Of Women On Corporate Boards, Clotilde Hernández Garnica, Sair Alejandra Martínez Hernández, Armando Tomé González
Inequality In The Participation Of Women On Corporate Boards, Clotilde Hernández Garnica, Sair Alejandra Martínez Hernández, Armando Tomé González
Journal of International Women's Studies
In recent years, studies on gender inequality have increased because of the 1995 World Conference on Women, which aimed to increase women’s participation in decision-making and exercising power. This paper investigates this research question: How does participation by gender on corporate boards and in directorships impact the rest of the decision-making positions? We conducted this study to give evidence of the gender inequality that exists on boards of directors and within leadership positions in Mexico with the aim of proposing strategies to remedy this situation. The hypothesis is that if men make up the majority of corporate boards and directorships, …
Inactive Women As A Result Of The Gender-Based Division Of Labor: The Virtualcall Project As A Possible Solution, Ebru Işık
Journal of International Women's Studies
Today, many women are excluded from the labor market despite having a good education. Perhaps the most obvious reason for this situation is the gender-based division of labor. Because of this division of labor, women are mostly considered to be responsible for domestic work and care work and it becomes difficult for them to go out of the house. Such women are not able to participate in the labor market due to their domestic responsibilities and are currently considered inactive. Economic inactivity, a huge problem for many European countries including Turkey, excludes a great potential human resource that will be …
Women’S Empowerment And The Honey Production Projects In The Protected Areas Of Usumacinta Canyon, Mexico, Paola Selene Vera-Martínez, Erika Guadalupe Ceballos-Falcón
Women’S Empowerment And The Honey Production Projects In The Protected Areas Of Usumacinta Canyon, Mexico, Paola Selene Vera-Martínez, Erika Guadalupe Ceballos-Falcón
Journal of International Women's Studies
Beekeeping is an activity with positive effects for biodiversity and food security; furthermore, it is compatible with the conservation objectives of protected areas. Likewise, previous studies show that the participation of women in beekeeping projects gives them access to paid work and triggers the possibility of their empowerment. The aim of the article is to explore the process of women’s empowerment as one of the social results that derives from the meliponic farmers and beekeepers’ projects implemented in the protected area of the Usumacinta Canyon, Mexico. For this research project, visits were made to the places of honey production in …
Work-Family Conflict And Stress: A Triangulated Analysis Of The Plight Of Working Mothers In Nigerian Universities, Ngozi Christiana Nwadike, John T. Okpa, Nnana Okoi Ofem, Godfrey Ekene Odinka, Frank Mbeh Attah, Pius Otu Abang, Antigha Umo Bassey
Work-Family Conflict And Stress: A Triangulated Analysis Of The Plight Of Working Mothers In Nigerian Universities, Ngozi Christiana Nwadike, John T. Okpa, Nnana Okoi Ofem, Godfrey Ekene Odinka, Frank Mbeh Attah, Pius Otu Abang, Antigha Umo Bassey
Journal of International Women's Studies
This study investigated the plight of working mothers of children under the age of 18 at the University of Nigeria within the context of work-family conflict, using data from a cross-sectional sample of 485 academic and non-academic staff selected through a multi-staged sampling technique. Data were obtained using questionnaires and seven IDI (in-depth interview) respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency tables, while the Chi-square was used to examine the study variables. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant relationship between couples living together and the stress experience of working mothers with under-age …
Matrilineality, Water Knowledge And Networks, And The Position Of Women In Rural Tanzania, Ruth Aernout, Sara Dewachter, Nathalie Holvoet
Matrilineality, Water Knowledge And Networks, And The Position Of Women In Rural Tanzania, Ruth Aernout, Sara Dewachter, Nathalie Holvoet
Journal of International Women's Studies
This article reports on a study of the effect of matrilineality on a community’s social fabric in the Morogoro region of Tanzania. We used water information-sharing networks as a proxy for social interaction, with water accessibility, functionality, and quality being highly problematic in the area under study. This is a situation that particularly affects women, who are generally responsible for household water provision yet are excluded from water management institutions. Drawing on network and survey data and focus group discussions, the differences in inter-gender interaction, inclusiveness, and women’s status were explored by comparing a matrilineal and mixed patri-matrilineal community. We …
Women’S Microenterprise And The Sdgs: Reframing Success In Women’S Economic Development In Sri Lanka, Melissa Langworthy
Women’S Microenterprise And The Sdgs: Reframing Success In Women’S Economic Development In Sri Lanka, Melissa Langworthy
Journal of International Women's Studies
This research utilizes a capability approach to query the extent to which dominant conceptualizations of women’s micro-entrepreneurship enhance both economic and social development outcomes. Microenterprise programs speak directly to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly regarding poverty (SDG 1), gender equality (SDG 5), and decent work (SDG 8). However, microenterprise programs are embedded in institutional and normative definitions that limit women as “entrepreneurial,” thereby affecting women’s microenterprise motivations, characteristics, and capabilities. As a result, women’s enterprises continue to be largely informal and home-based subsistence enterprises that offer a low-quality employment option and fail to deliver “empowerment” outcomes. …