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This conceptual review identifies the contributions of the Sociology of Sport Journal to the subfield of feminist sport media studies. Since the first issue of Sociology of Sport Journal, over 60 articles addressed primarily the media representations research area of feminist sport media studies, using a range of theoretical frameworks that mirrored theoretical shifts in the field. An empirical analysis of geographies of knowledge production indicates that the scholarship in Sociology of Sport Journal in this subfield is primarily based in the United States and focuses on Western contexts. The article concludes with a reflection on the importance of special issues and interdisciplinary collaborations in feminist sport media studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Palm sugar is a home industry product that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Hariang village of Indonesia. Besides its unique characteristics, palm sugar is also an icon of an area, because not all regions have palm resources. Most of the palm sugar business actors, who are generally women, still have limitations, especially in product innovation. As a result, this home industry seems stagnant. Empowering women in the palm sugar home industry in Hariang village, Sobang District, Lebak Regency to develop the palm sugar home industry, strengthens the building of capacity of human resources. The objectives of this study were to (1) increase the capacity of palm sugar craftsmen in Hariang village, (2) increase business capacity in production and marketing management, (3) strengthen business group institutions (BGI) by utilizing infrastructure and production technology, to improve the product marketing function, and (4) develop an integrated home industry business system, with the support of local resources. The research was conducted at Hariang village, Sobang District, Lebak Regency in Banten Indonesia. The Miles and Huberman models for the analysis of qualitative data were adopted for this study from data collection, data reduction, data presentation to conclusion/verification. The realization of human resource competence strengthening activities is carried out by changing the mindset of women craftsmen through a broader network of participatory training by strengthening production management and marketing capabilities. The results of this study showed the need for the following from implementing the empowerment model (1) analyzing the needs of business groups, (2) creating training modules and conducting participatory business management training, (3) conducting technical guidance on production and marketing management, (4) strengthening institutions oriented towards the collective business community (socio-business), (5) benchmarking and partnership business, and (6) monitoring and evaluating the implementation and follow-up of assistance. In implementing the strategy to strengthen human resource capacity, women's business groups must be oriented towards producing premium quality home industry products capable of sustainable product innovation, in supporting business independence and building partnerships. Key words: Empowerment, Farmer Group, Home industry, Palm Sugar, Product Innovation, Women., INTRODUCTION As a developing country, Indonesia is not spared from poverty and underdevelopment, which characterize developing countries with high population growth rates, high poverty rates, and high illiteracy from unequal [...]

This article critically examines the feminist movement in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, highlighting the struggles and activism of Juarense women against social injustices, particularly those exacerbated by machismo, the Narco War, and the manufacturing industry. The analysis explores the roots of machismo in Mexican culture, the impact of the maquiladora industry on women's lives, and the rise of feminist activism in response to these challenges. Emphasizing the intersection of gender violence and legal frameworks, the article incorporates feminist legal theory to argue for substantial legal reforms to combat the normalization of machismo and feminicide. It further discusses the resilience and determination of Juarense women, portraying their efforts as part of the broader global feminist movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines substantive and conceptual aspects of gender equality. It has been established that gender equality is the fundamental principle of ensuring human rights, as well as the basis of the democratic development of an individual state and the world community as a whole. It is emphasized that the further development of the institution of gender equality necessitates its determination to modern realities, proper legal support and a comprehensive doctrinal rethinking. The main characteristics of gender equality are singled out, namely: 1) enshrining gender equality in normative legal acts, which is a prerequisite for the creation of an extensive system of acts that comprehensively regulate the sphere of ensuring the equality of the rights of men and women; 2) definition of equal legal opportunities for men and women, taking into account the individual needs of each gender; 3) implementation of gender equality in social relations takes place through ensuring the lawful behavior of men and women, in particular regarding the exercise of rights, performance of duties, observance of prohibitions, etc.; 4) provision of opportunities for men and women to bear equal types and measures of responsibility for similar misdemeanors, without nullifying the principle of individualization of responsibility. The definition of the concept of state gender policy as a direction of state policy is provided in state activity aimed at affirming and ensuring equal rights and opportunities of women and men by providing appropriate guarantees of their equal participation in all spheres of public life. The specifics of gender equality in the civil service have been established, under which it is proposed to understand the implementation of state gender policy in this area, in particular through: 1) inclusion of the needs, experience and potential of men and women who are civil servants in programs, plans, strategic documents that regulate civil service in Ukraine; 2) ensuring the implementation of the principle of gender equality in the organizational culture in the field of public service; 3) conducting a gender audit of the civil service, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This viewpoint article considers the roles of women's voices, conflicts, and activism in the protection of natural resources in India. This Indian environmentalism could be viewed as part of the ecofeminist movement because of the strong evidence supporting the relationships between women's voices and environmental protection. Through various historical storylines, women have increased their resistance to environmental degradation. In precolonial India, protecting khejri trees originally emerged as a dominant ecological storyline. After independence, the advancement of the same ecological storyline led to the formulation of environmental policies and the creation of a social storyline to defend the rights of women and Adivasis. In the neoliberal age, climate change has become another dominant storyline challenging world leaders to take climate action. This article discusses how these women leaders and child activists spearheaded ethnic-based environmentalism by means of powerful storylines and arguments within the wider environmental discourse in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Acute right iliac fossa (RIF) pain is a common presenting symptom in surgical patients, with a wide range of differentials, particularly in premenopausal females. This study explores ultrasound usage in the management of women aged 16–55 years presenting with RIF pain. Methods: A total of 1,082 patients who presented to a tertiary hospital over 12 months were included. Data were collected from patients' electronic records, including initial clinical impression, imaging, management, operative findings, histology and subsequent hospital attendances within 6 weeks and within 6 months. Results: Following clinical assessment, 607 (56%) of patients underwent an ultrasound. Of these, 280 (25.9%) patients received no radiological imaging on initial presentation, and 252 (42%) had pathology identified on ultrasound. The most common finding was an ovarian cyst, closely followed by unexplained free pelvic fluid. Of the 607 patients scanned, 29 (4.8%) had an ultrasound diagnosis of appendicitis; 254 of 1,082 (23.5%) patients underwent operative management. Of the 254 patients who had surgery, 179 (70.5%) had preoperative imaging. Of the 29 (11.4%) cases where the intraoperative finding was gynaecological, 15 (51.7%) cases had not had any preoperative imaging. The negative appendicectomy rate was 21.3% (45/211). Of the 45 patients who had a histologically normal appendix, 22 (48.9%) had not had any previous imaging. Ultrasound had a specificity of 78% for diagnosing appendicitis. Conclusions: In patients who underwent operative management, a negative finding or finding not requiring surgical management was associated with no preoperative imaging. This supports the use of ultrasound scans as an adjunct in a multimodal approach to the assessment of women presenting with RIF pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article uses critical media literacy to approach themes of sexism and gender inequality depicted in the 2023 film Barbie. Teachers cognizant of the need to address women's rights issues in American history often struggle to find resources that are accessible and meaningful for their students. Furthermore, the use of film in social studies instruction can be an engaging and culturally relevant way for students to grapple with contentious issues in social studies education. Additionally, by using human rights concepts to frame inequality and inspire advocacy, teachers can address dimensions of oppression and inequality with a more 'neutral' or objective framing. Given the current political climate that instills fear in educators who teach about issues of gender, strategic approaches can empower social studies teachers to engage students in examinations of this contentious topic in American schools. Lastly, this article introduces perspectives of Black feminists and international activists to provide intersectional analyses of women's rights issues to curb the common emphasis on White feminism. The lesson plan offered in this article includes a film viewing guide, enrichment opportunities, and an activity that connects themes in Barbie with women's rights movements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite her prolific publication history, Anne Dutton (1692–1765) has received little in-depth scholarly attention. Working with a select coterie of dissenting printers and booksellers in London from her home in Great Gransden, Huntingdonshire, Dutton published in nearly every genre popular with eighteenth-century women writers: diary, autobiography, hymns, poems, letters, formal religious discourse and polemical treatises. Her writings reveal a powerful voice that allowed Dutton to enter areas of pastoral ministry unknown to any other eighteenth-century Baptist woman. Her vivid and accessible prose made her one of the most popular religious writers during the Evangelical Revival of the late 1730s and early 1740s. Dutton exhibited a mature brand of authorial power as a woman writer across three decades and more than sixty volumes of printed letters and religious treatises on topics that few women of her day dared to approach, cleverly redefining the limits of public and private spheres for women writers in her two defences of the right of women to publish. Dutton's writings laid the groundwork upon which dissenting women like Maria de Fleury and Mary Hays would build in the latter decades of the eighteenth century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores Katharine Lee Bates' travel book Spanish Highways and Byways (1900), written out of a collection of commissioned articles published in the New York Times immediately after the Spanish-American War. Her travelogue not only provides the reader with details about the Spanish architectural and natural landscape, but it also works as an instructive text to comment on the social and political panorama of Spain at a time of national crisis. Following the path initiated by Alberto Egea in "Rewriting Stereotypes on Spain: Unveiling the Counter-Picturesque in Katharine Lee Bates" (2019), I argue that Spanish Highways and Byways describes the creation of an emerging modern Spain, influenced by the intellectual movements that shaped Spanish politics of the fin-du-siècle. Bates' text is key to understand the Spanish-American War and its effects on the Spanish population; more importantly, it shows the author's engagement in aspects such as the education of women or workers' rights. In my discussion, I examine how Bates negotiates with her position as an American outsider in Spain and how she takes advantage of this position to build bridges between the two nations at a time of conflict.t [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The essay discusses the Women in Revolt! Art and Activism exhibition at Tate Britain, showcasing feminist artworks from the UK between 1970-1990. The exhibition aims to address the historical absence of women's art and their experiences of legal subjectivity in museum spaces. It explores themes of law, art, and feminism through over 100 women artists, highlighting social, economic, and political changes affecting women during that period. While the exhibition received critical acclaim for its impact and timeliness, some critics raised concerns about inclusivity, representation of trans and Black women, and the international scope of the exhibition. The aftermath of attending such exhibitions is emphasized, encouraging viewers to reflect, take action, and seek support on issues raised. [Extracted from the article]

High-conflict divorce proceedings in Turkey typically span 2 years but can extend to 6, reinforcing the perception that institutional violence against women has been widespread under the conservative Justice and Development Party's 20-year rule. This study poses two primary research questions: (1) What are the legal, sociocultural, financial, and psychological experiences of high-conflict divorced women? (2) Which statutory social services could women access during and after the high-conflict divorce process? Employing a feminist qualitative research approach, this study draws on 20 semi-structured interviews with women in Istanbul who have undergone high-conflict divorces. The goal is to understand these women's experiences and pinpoint the disparities between their needs and the support available from statutory social services. The findings illuminate the challenges women face while dealing with patriarchal norms within societal, cultural, and financial realms amid the divorce process. Additionally, the study reveals the inadequacies of current family-oriented services and emphasizes the urgent need for women's rights-based support, including psychosocial, legal, and financial assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hendricks' pregnancy rescue case (PRC) tries to show that abortion is typically morally wrong. I argue here that there are at least two morally relevant differences between the abortion in PRC and the typical abortion so that the latter isn't morally wrong even if the former is morally wrong. I develop five modifications to PRC to show that these two differences are morally important. First, in PRC we don't know whether the person gives informed consent to the abortion, nor does the medical professional who will perform the abortion, and so the abortion can't be performed because the patient gives informed consent to it. Second, not preventing the death of the fetus in PRC brings about the death of an additional fetus gestating in a separate pregnant person, whereas most abortions don't entail the termination of another's pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building on research on cultural threat‐induced polarization, we investigate the effect of the individual‐level salience of cultural threats on polarization between social liberals and conservatives. In a unique survey experiment conducted with 129,000 respondents nested in 208 regions in 27 European Union (EU) member states, we manipulate the presence of two cultural threats, women's rights, and refugee immigration, to test their polarizing effects on social liberals' and social conservatives' support for traditional values. We find that priming the threat of refugee immigration polarizes conservatives and liberals equally. Yet, introducing the salience of women's rights leads to lower preferences for traditional values, particularly among more liberal respondents. Our findings demonstrate: 1) the study of backlash should distinguish individuals by their predisposition to backlash, rather than studying the population as a whole; and 2) social conservatives' backlash should be studied conjointly with social liberals' counter‐reactions to backlash. Future research may investigate why different cultural threats provoke different reactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's legal framework in promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities through a comparative analysis with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Sweden's disability policies. Employing legislative texts and policy documents, the research identifies gaps and benchmarks against international norms to propose necessary enhancements. The findings indicate that while Saudi Arabia has established a comprehensive legal structure focused on non-discrimination, accessibility, and reasonable accommodation, there are significant shortcomings in enforcement and gender-specific protections. Recommendations include enhancing legal protections for gender-specific needs, improving enforcement mechanisms via independent monitoring bodies, expanding reasonable accommodation provisions, and fostering social inclusion policies. The study highlights the need for strategic implementation involving training, awareness initiatives, and international cooperation better to integrate girls and women with disabilities into Saudi society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study looks at the cultural, social, and legislative issues related to the experiences of disabled women in Libya, specifically in the cities of Benghazi and Al-Bayda. Using a descriptiveanalytical approach, the study explores the many barriers to the full integration of women with disabilities into society. Data were gathered using quantitative and qualitative methods, including formal questionnaires and direct involvement via social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. The sample was purposefully chosen to include women with a variety of disabilities between the ages of 18 and 33 and over, guaranteeing a complete representation of the target community. The findings indicate substantial impediments, such as social stigma, cultural prejudices, and legislative deficiencies, that prevent impaired women from attaining their goals and getting critical social assistance. The study emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and implementing inclusive policies to empower disadvantaged women, calling for a cultural shift toward greater empathy and support for their rights and integration. By addressing these issues, the study aims to contribute to the development of more effective strategies and interventions for empowering impaired women in Libya. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents results of a collaborative research with indigenous women from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombian. Here, I discuss the possibilities of the intercultural dialogue between authentic movement, dance movement-therapy and rituals and communitarian Wiwa dances. I seek to answer certain questions such as: How does an authentic movement from dance movement therapy dialogue with the ritual dances of Wiwa women in Colombia to restore human and nonhuman sexualities in the postconflict scenario? What functions do the roles of mover and witness discharge? What challenges and possibilities emanate from such a dialogue vis-à-vis the deep healing of our sexualities and the reconceptualization of dance movement-therapy and authentic movement? The results presented here are the mixture of a fieldwork in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta during the last four years and the intercultural authentic movement experience with Wiwa Elders and women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The field of legal anthropology has widely debated Indigenous Peoples' justice practices. However, Indigenous Peoples' legal perspective on sexual offenses remains understudied. In this respect, this article approaches the spiritual and political dimensions of the Arhuaco People's justice system to examine its procedures and sanctions. We want to understand how the Arhuaco People administer justice in cases where male community members are allegedly responsible for committing sexual crimes against women. During fieldwork in the Arhuaco territory, the authors employ methodologies drawn from the procedural paradigm-legal conscience studies as an interpretive framework to understand how Arhuaco women conceive legal phenomena. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Actions to counter violence against women are a fully fledged policy field with significant differences across countries. Through a comparative analysis of Spain and Italy, this article maps the interplay between women's movements and national governments in launching violence against women (VAW) policies. In Spain, policy formation was the outcome of dual feminist–socialist activism, leading to dialogue between movements and the government. In Italy, movements opposed the government from the outside. In both countries, the critical factor inciting responsiveness on VAW was not one single variable but a combination of political opportunity, movement identity, dedicated women's policy agencies, and the soft power of international institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT Background Objective Methods Findings Conclusions The model of obstetric care predominant in Mexico in most public and private healthcare institutions is particularly focused on a physiological perspective of the female body that does not respond to women's need for emotional comfort and satisfaction. In the last decade, however, various initiatives that provide obstetric care centered on women's rights have emerged.To analyze the implementation of a model of humanized/respectful delivery care supervised by nursing and midwifery undergraduate interns in a birthing center in the state of Chiapas, in order to identify achievements and future challenges.We used information from secondary sources and carried out a descriptive analysis.Births attended at the birthing center increased in relation to all the births registered in the Angel Albino Corzo municipality between 2017 and 2022. Positive indicators of respectful care increased with the implemented model, while negative indicators decreased. Between 2016 and 2022, obstetric nurses attended more than 1500 births without maternal deaths and managed some emergency cases referred to specialized care.This case illustrates the potential of alternative models of obstetric care. Evidence‐based, midwife‐ and nurse‐led models of clinical obstetric care should be expanded in the Mexican healthcare system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: With the development of women's sports, the mechanism of barriers to women's leisure sports participation has attracted extensive attention from the academic community. Despite its significant impact, there are few empirical studies on intra-personal barriers. Consequently, a structural equation model was established to examine the relationships between traditional social gender awareness, gender bias, gender stereotypes, and barriers to participation in leisure sports. Methods: In this study, a total of 508 questionnaires were collected and analyzed using AMOS 24.0 software for structural equation modeling. After model testing, the relationships between the variables were examined. Results: The results of the statistical analyses indicated that traditional gender awareness could serve as an antecedent variable for barriers to participation in leisure sports, and that gender stereotypes mediated the relationship between traditional gender awareness and barriers to participation in leisure sports. The study also concluded that gender bias could not mediate the relationship between traditional gender awareness and participation barriers in leisure sports, but gender bias and gender stereotypes could act as chain mediators in the process of the influence of traditional gender awareness on barriers to contact leisure sports. Discussion: This study emphasizes the need for women to break down the traditional social gender awareness, gender bias, gender stereotypes, and other intra-personal barriers when engaging in leisure sport participation. According to this study, the promotion of sustained and healthy development of women's sport requires the breaking down of traditional social gender awareness education and the creation of more gender-inclusive sports policies and environments. The significance of the study is that by proposing and confirming the internal participation barriers to women's participation in contact leisure sports, it will lead to the ideological liberation of women's gender perspectives, so that they can break down the participation barriers to contact leisure sports, participate in sports activities, and enjoy the right to play sports on an equal footing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The document introduces a special issue of the Journal of Social Welfare & Family Law focusing on feminism and family law, highlighting the work of Professor Felicity Kaganas. Kaganas' research in family law, feminist legal theory, and socio-legal studies has made significant contributions to scholarship in these areas, impacting child welfare, domestic abuse, and parental involvement. The text explores various perspectives on parental involvement in family court judgments, discussing the challenges faced by feminist law teachers and ongoing issues in family law, such as the impact of legal presumptions on domestic abuse and child custody arrangements. It also delves into the implications of parental alienation allegations on mothers who have experienced domestic abuse, examining the role of experts in labeling children as "alienated" and the potential consequences of court-ordered interventions in England and Wales. [Extracted from the article]

Textbooks play a critical role in schooling around the world. Small sample studies show that many books continue to under-represent women and girls, and to portray men and women in stereotypical gendered roles. In this paper, we use quantitative text analysis to assess the degree of gender bias in a newly assembled corpus of 1,255 English language school textbooks from 34 countries that are publicly available online. We find consistent patterns of under-representation of female characters and portrayal of stereotypical gendered roles. Women and girls appear less frequently, are portrayed as more passive, are less likely to be associated with work or achievement, and are more likely to be associated with the home and traditionally female occupations. Comparing across countries, female representation in books is correlated with higher GDP and more legal rights for women. Under-representation and stereotypes are a particular problem in South Asia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gender equality has become a significant issue and a focal point at both the national and international levels. The government has implemented various measures as a commitment to minimizing gender disparities. Women, being a vital part of human resources, must optimize their abilities, intelligence, and their role as mothers. Therefore, the issue of gender equality must be intertwined in the development process. Consequently, increasing women's responsibilities has a positive impact on economic growth in Indonesia. The Gender Empowerment Index (IPG) reveals a substantial gap between provinces in Indonesia, especially in the eastern regions. The cultural system in Papua, which adheres to a patriarchal system, results in the confinement and neglect of women's voting rights. This research adopts a critical or transformative paradigm processed from the intersection of criticism regarding assumptions made by previous researchers. A critical perspective typically utilizes information gaps for analysis, followed by reconstructing a new narrative without gaps. This allows for the development of a new, feasible concept, enabling researchers to design a new approach. This qualitative study aims to describe and explain the suppression of voting rights experienced by indigenous Papuan women in Yoboi Village, Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, Papua. The results indicate that Papuan women face numerous obstacles in exercising their voting rights in education, economy, culture, and religion. However, there are several ways to address these challenges, such as creating a discussion forum to explore the potential of Papuan women and providing opportunities for them to contribute their opinions. Additionally, the roles of tribal chiefs and customary leaders are crucial in providing space for Papuan women to actively participate in the development of their villages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The comparative MENA literature on democratic support and the role of gender equality attitudes show mixed results despite the dominant cultural-modernization perspective predicting a positive interrelationship. Building on recent work, this paper derives and formulates the instrumentalist approach to democratic support as a supplement to the culturalist-modernization approach. It argues that people's policy preferences and expectations of democracy are crucial to understand how democratic support is gendered, and part of these expectations are shaped by the political-institutional variations across the MENA region. Empirically, survey data from 47 AB and WVS surveys covering 13 MENA countries (2001–2014), are analysed. These data include information on support for gender equality, democracy, and the degree to which respondents link women's rights to democracy. They are complemented with institutional information on the extent to which elections can form a threat to gender equality through empowering conservative Islamic forces via these elections. The multilevel regression models show initial support for cultural-modernization theory as the support for democracy and for gender equality correlate positively. This relationship is conditional to the risk elections pose to women's position and whether people think democracy will bring gender equality thus illustrating the importance of adding an instrumentalist perspective. The support for democracy not only depends on the how much MENA citizens value democracy as a good in itself, it also depends on whether they expect democracy to be an instrument that helps further their other policy goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The year 2022 marked 30 years since Tanzania re-adopted multiparty democracy in 1992. The number of women parliamentarians has increased from 16 per cent after the multiparty elections in 1995 to 37.4 per cent after the 2020 elections. However, a significant share of women parliamentarians emanates from the special seats system, while only a small share of women hold directly elected seats. For example, in 2023, while women account for 37.4 per cent of the Parliament, only 9.8 per cent were elected from constituencies. This article studies the legal challenges facing women's access to directly elected parliamentary seats in light of 30 years of multiparty democracy in Tanzania. It finds that the legal gaps related to candidacy age, political affiliation, the applicable electoral system, governance of political parties, violence against women in political and public life, campaign financing and challenges related to the implementation of the special seats system hinder women's access to elected parliamentary seats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay examines consciousness-raising (CR) as it was developed during the Women's Liberation Movement in the 1960s. It offers a history of CR from Southern labor organizing and Black liberation struggles to the first radical feminist groups of the 1960s, then subsequently tracks its spread after it was proliferated by liberal, mainstream organizations like the National Organization of Women (NOW). Today, CR is often conceived as a relic of a naive past or a liberal project aimed at reifying the liberal subject. But this essay suggests that its watering down—due to incorporation by liberal organizations like NOW, and hegemony in general—led to the erasure of a more radical project, resulting in liberal CR metonymically standing in for CR practice as a whole. Ultimately, the essay offers a critical reappraisal of second-wave feminist consciousness-raising and why it was significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this manuscript, we explore the connections between Florence Nightingale's Cassandra and Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own while taking the authors' personal and social contexts into account. We conduct a detailed textual analysis from a feminist perspective. Cassandra and A Room of One's Own exhibit singular textual commonalities, such as evidence of trauma, the integration of myth and fiction as literary devices aimed at facilitating the author's access to various social spheres, the use of interpellations to impact the audience, and an argument for education as a path by which privileged women can enter the public realm. Both authors' personal wounds and intellectual frustrations influenced their work, thus making their writing very powerful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Women" is a comprehensive collection of surveys on various topics related to women in Islam, offering original contributions to the field. Divided into six parts, the volume covers foundational texts, legal questions, women in history, modern realities, women's writings, and post-feminist scholarship. The articles explore diverse perspectives on the Qur'an, Hadith, Islamic law, historical figures, devotional practices, and women's roles in literature and economics, providing a nuanced understanding of women's experiences in Muslim societies. The handbook aims to engage a wide readership, including scholars of religious studies, social sciences, and international relations, without aligning itself with any specific theological orientation. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Physician voices on social media are important for health policy advocacy. However, the extent to which physicians use best practices around health communications strategy is unknown. Methods: We implemented a content analysis of 1373 tweets from 12 physicians who specialize in reproductive health care and participated in a reproductive health-related advocacy training program, to describe their reproductive health advocacy tweets in terms of levels of engagement, tone, framing and target audience. Results: The most common framing centered on identifying abortion and contraception as essential health care services. Approximately one-third used proactive (37%), reactive (33%), and neutral (30%) strategies. Less than one-quarter (19%) of the tweets explicitly self-identified as a physician. Conclusions: Participants used a range of message frames, tones, and audience engagement tactics, suggesting a deliberate health communications strategy. Advocacy training discusses the importance of these domains when using social media for advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The American Psychological Association (APA) held its annual conference in Seattle, WA, featuring speakers and topics of interest to members of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). The conference included events on artificial intelligence, the experiences of minoritized professionals, resilience in the workplace, and sessions on organizational and employee resilience. The APA Council of Representatives, similar to the U.S. Congress, met and discussed resolutions on artificial intelligence, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and women's human rights. SIOP members were involved in the development of these resolutions. The next APA Convention will be held in Denver in 2025. [Extracted from the article]

"Little Black Dress: A Radical Fashion" is a book edited by Georgina Ripley that explores the history and significance of the iconic Little Black Dress (LBD). The book aims to disrupt the notion of the LBD as a static fashion classic and instead examines its complexity and power. Through seven essay-form chapters, the book delves into topics such as feminism, sustainability, postcolonialism, and postmodernism, offering a critical and academic perspective on the LBD. The book features contributions from multiple authors and includes illustrations and quotes from industry insiders. While the book provides a comprehensive exploration of the LBD, it lacks personal accounts from ordinary people who have a long-standing relationship with their LBDs. [Extracted from the article]

Customary laws govern inheritance among many tribal communities that fall within the ambit of the fifth and sixth schedules of the Indian Constitution. Under this paper's scope, we shall look at the Khasi community hailing from the state of Meghalaya which is a matrilineal community. Where the Khasis draw their lineage from their mothers, there is a misnomer that women inherit and own the entire property. In light of the abovementioned background, the paper makes an analytical study of the customary inheritance rights of Khasi women, the nature of resource ownership and attempts to understand the grounds behind the claims of gender preference in the existing matrilineal system practised by the Khasis of Meghalaya. We also look at the intersection of gender and matrilineal system of inheritance in the Khasi community, the dispute between customs and legislations and examine whether there exists a need for codification. The paper also discusses the findings of the survey and focus group discussions including 90 Khasi women from East Khasi Hills and their growing consensus on equal inheritance rights but resistance towards statutory laws to govern their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reconstructs the earliest known movement for sex workers' rights in US history. It interprets collective assertions of due process as a strategy to overturn vagrancy laws, which permitted municipal officials to summarily commit 'common prostitutes' to the penitentiary for months. Mass arrests sparked an anticarceral movement of 'streetwalkers' who refused to be contained. Unlike the middle‐class Woman's Rights Movement, which sought equal rights for their own sake, streetwalkers acted to build a world in which they could control their own labour, have sex without punishment and move freely through their city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The legal struggle for women's right to self‐defence since the feminist mobilisation against violence in the 1970s reveals the startling history of the briefly expanded, and swiftly foreclosed, strategies for battered women's freedom in the late twentieth century. Voluminous legal scholarship focuses on the uses, promises and shortcomings of battered woman syndrome in the courts. But a historical accounting of the development and legal career of battered woman syndrome is essential to contextualising why this defence strategy took such tenacious root in the courtroom after the feminist self‐defence cases of the 1970s and what was lost in the lurch toward a psychological theory of women's protective violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Do regional institutions promote more equitable governance in the global South and, in particular, do they enable more gender-equitable governance? We examine these questions in the light of regional governance actions and policies under COVID-19, drawing on evidence from Latin America and Africa. We argue that weak regional gender equality norms contributed to the downgrading of the rights of women and girls in policymaking during COVID-19, within both member states and regional organizations, which resulted in women and girls paying an unnecessarily high price during and after the pandemic. Using interview and documentary data, we show that the existence of gender equality norms led to an initial recognition of the need for gendered protections in COVID-19 policies but that these were side-lined, and the rights and needs of women and girls deprioritized, as the pandemic deepened. We also discuss the gendered costs of deprioritization in terms of preventable everyday harms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the gendered rights and challenges of ownership, access, and investments in land and shea trees in Ghana. It mainstreams women into policies regarding land and shea tenures. A qualitative approach through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders was used. From the study, women do not own land or shea trees, but they can exploit them. The loss of farmlands and shea trees through urbanisation worsens women's welfare, incomes, and bargaining power. To ensure the effective management of shea parklands, collaborative governance of land and shea trees between the landowners and local government is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This systematic review addressed the issue of the abuse and neglect of older women (age 60 and over) in rural and remote areas, examining these phenomena's prevalence, risk and protective factors, consequences, and associated perceptions. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and the Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework, peer-reviewed articles published until September 2023 were identified in six electronic databases. Out of the manuscripts initially identified (n = 219), 28 articles met the selection criteria. The study's quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The included studies provided a comprehensive overview of this phenomenon, encompassing data from 6,579 older rural women. Prevalence rates of abuse and neglect exhibited wide variability, with an average of 27.3%. Among the risk factors, financial dependence and incapacity stood out, while higher income and education levels were protective factors, among others. Emotional/psychological abuse emerged as the most common form, with significant impacts on older women's physical and mental health. Cultural norms and gender expectations also influenced perceptions of abuse and victims' coping mechanisms. In a context in which access to specialized resources and services is hampered by significant limitations, community awareness and education prove vital to address this issue, which positions social work as key to addressing these challenges. The prevalence of abuse against older rural women is significant. Emotional abuse stands out as a major issue, underscoring the need for comprehensive interventions accounting for cultural and gender factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the critical value of healthcare workers (HCWs) demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, there remains a noted global surge in violence against this population. The present meta-analysis aimed to gather data on the prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) against HCWs and to determine if there is any difference based on gender. This was a systematic review and meta-analysis. A thorough search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Lilacs, and Cochrane Collaboration databases was conducted from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic until March 8, 2023. Two authors independently carried out screening, data extraction, and quality assessment, followed by statistical analysis using random-effects meta-analysis and subgroup analysis to assess heterogeneity. We included 22 studies with 44,357 participants, of which 79.37% were women. The analysis revealed an overall prevalence of WPV similar in both women (51.86%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 41.39–62.33) and men (51.45%, 95% CI: 40.95–61.95). There were considerable differences in gender-based WPV across geographic regions. Aggressions tend to be higher toward men in Asia (odds ratio [OR] 0.79, 95% CI 0.74–0.85, P < 0.001). Conversely, in Latin America, WPV prevalence was higher in women (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.01–1.4, P = 0.035). HCWs from low- middle-income-level countries suffered a higher incidence of violence irrespective of gender compared with high- and upper-middle-income countries (72.36% vs 47.35%). Our data indicate that more than half of HCWs experienced WPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, women and HCWs in low-middle-income countries were notably vulnerable to WPV. A deeper understanding of the nuances behind violence against HCWs will help to facilitate tailored strategies for different demographical contexts. PROSPERO ID: CRD42023403970. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]