scholarly journals RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INDONESIAN WOMEN

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 107-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
JENNIFER M. I. LOH ◽  
RAYINI DAHESIHSARI
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Failures ◽  
Depth Interviews

The development of female entrepreneurs in Indonesia is an integral part of Muslim women's economic contributions and empowerment. However, there is a lack of reliable research about female entrepreneurship and how gender may affect the experiences of business ownership in Indonesia. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the challenges encountered by these women entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 female Indonesian entrepreneurs. Participants were recruited using theoretical and maximum variation sampling techniques. Content analysis was then used to analyze the data. Results revealed high levels of variations, both within and between women, suggesting that the quality of business entrepreneurship and success depended largely on the personal characteristics of these women, rather than on any system of formal education or training. This study also found that many women displayed resilient coping strategies when dealing with business failures. As a consequence, they were able to thrive despite restrictive social, cultural and political constraints. The paper highlights the importance of the experiences of female entrepreneurs in a developing country and the need to integrate the development of female entrepreneurship as a part of women empowerment effort.

scholarly journals Cultural Foundations of Female Entrepreneurship in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Cantú Cavada ◽  
Vito Bobek ◽  
Hazbo Skoko ◽  
Anita Maček
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Gender Egalitarianism ◽  
Cultural Foundations ◽  
Mexican Culture ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract This paper analyses possible challenges and opportunities that Mexican female entrepreneurs face during the establishment of new enterprises. Based on in-depth interviews with female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship experts, authors researched opportunities in the form of governmental and non-governmental institutional support, growing entrepreneurship, social awareness and women empowerment. However, lack of credibility, fear of vulnerability to criticism and social pressure are some challenges associated with gender egalitarianism. In such, the authors proved that Mexican culture impacts women in some ways more than the others. Institutional collectivism was the cultural dimension with higher positive impact on women, followed by gender egalitarianism with a neutral to positive impact and the power distance with a neutral influence on women.

Filipino Domestic Workers and Their Capacity Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 824-841
Author(s):  
Jennifer Loh ◽  
Alicia F. Estrellado
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the day-to-day experiences of female Filipino domestic workers in Singapore, including their working conditions, employee–employer relationships, and psychological health. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 women. Using grounded theory, the emergent themes revealed high levels of variation, both within and between women, suggesting that the quality of domestic workers’ lives depends largely on the personal characteristics of their employers or the workers themselves, rather than on any system of protection. More importantly, participants displayed positive and resilient coping strategies which enabled them to thrive despite restrictive circumstances. Implications pertaining to capabilities and empowerment development were discussed.

Post-COVID Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
pp. 430-456
Author(s):  
Jose Manuel Saiz-Alvarez ◽  
Uriel Hitamar Castillo-Nazareno ◽  
Jessica Silvana Matute de León ◽  
María Teresa Alcívar-Avilés
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Group Living ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Mixed Methodology ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Indigenous Group ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Shed Light

Despite its great importance within the indigenous communities of Ecuador, the number of studies carried out on the Kichwa (Quichua)-Puruha indigenous population is minimal: the majority of those that have been undertaken are related to archaeological issues. The purpose of this chapter is to shed light on the socioeconomic and cultural traits of female entrepreneurship in the Kichwa (Quichua)-Puruha indigenous group and how this relates to the Sumak Kawsay (Harmonious Life) in the region of Chimborazo, one of the most impoverished provinces of Ecuador. In order to achieve this goal, a mixed methodology has been applied made up of focus groups, in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and hours of direct observation. The results show that indigenous female entrepreneurs belonging to the Kichwa (Quichua)-Puruha ethnic group living in the Chimborazo region are guided by four concepts—relationship, correspondence, reciprocity, and complementarity—and on five principles related to national culture and which are related to sustainable development.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATIONAL FACTOR AS BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE ESTONIAN YOUTH WORKERS´ PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Maarika Veigel
Keyword(s):  
Professional Growth ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Youth Worker ◽  
High Satisfaction

The issue of the Estonian youth workers´ professionality has been relevant for many years. Organizational factors are important in the youth worker´s professional growth. Youth worker is a promoter of non-formal education. Research explained the issues related to the youth workers professional growth, including organizational factors. The theoretical framework of the research created Ruohotie, Tamm concepts of professional growth and Hackman, Oldham job satisfaction characteristics. The purpose of this research was brought to the light youth work specialists´ opinions about the organizational factors of the professional growth. For qualitative data collection semi-structed interviews were conducted with 35 Estonian youth work specialists in 2016-2018. The results showed that in eight key-topics important opinions were received. Most attention should be given further to the beginner youth workers´ support for efficient and faster adaptation with work. Mostly were explained interviewees high satisfaction with team and colleagues. Interviews revealed a different commitment to work, which depends of the employee´s professional awareness and involvement in initiatives, that could have resulted from different education, professional training or personal characteristics. The quality of the feedback is important for the employee's professional growth. Individualisation of the work may create a threat to versatility. For further clarification: youth workers´ professional identity. 

scholarly journals Healing journey: a qualitative analysis of the healing experiences of Americans suffering from trauma and illness

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e016771 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Glenn Scott ◽  
Sara L Warber ◽  
Paul Dieppe ◽  
David Jones ◽  
Kurt C Stange
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Positive Reframing ◽  
Healing Journey ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
Developmental Life Cycle ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Over Time

ObjectivesTo elucidate pathways to healing for people having suffered injury to the integrity of their function as a human being.MethodsA team of physician-analysts conducted thematic analyses of in-depth interviews of 23 patients who experienced healing, as identified by six primary care physicians purposefully selected as exemplary healers.ResultsPeople in the sample experienced healing journeys that spanned a spectrum from overcoming unspeakable trauma and then becoming healers themselves to everyday heroes functioning well despite ongoing serious health challenges.The degree and quality of suffering experienced by each individual is framed by contextual factors that include personal characteristics, timing of their initial or ongoing wounding in the developmental life cycle and prior and current relationships.In the healing journey, bridges from suffering are developed to healing resources/skills and connections to helpers outside themselves. These bridges often evolve in fits and starts and involve persistence and developing a sense of safety and trust.From the iteration between suffering and developing resources and connections, a new state emerges that involves hope, self-acceptance and helping others. Over time, this leads to healing that includes a sense of integrity and flourishing in the pursuit of meaningful goals and purpose.ConclusionMoving from being wounded, through suffering to healing, is possible. It is facilitated by developing safe, trusting relationships and by positive reframing that moves through the weight of responsibility to the ability to respond.

scholarly journals PEMBERDAYAAN WANITA DAN TANAH ADAT MINANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Azima Azima
Keyword(s):  
Land Ownership ◽  
Indigenous Women ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Land Conflicts ◽  
Land Owners ◽  
Indigenous Lands ◽  
Customary Land ◽  
Ownership Of Land ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p><em>In the Minang community, women are considered as holders of trust and all decisions related to the use of their typical land are still dependent on the decisions of the adat leaders. In another sense, a woman is justified in possessing but the property given to her is pregnant soon (Norhalim Ibrahim 2005). Indigenous women will be grouped with land ownership but in terms of power and rights to land still controlled by traditional leaders. The lack of power in the context of managing and using customary land has led to various issues that have touched indigenous lands. The issue is the issue of customary land that is not cultivated and has become widespread. Therefore, this study aims to examine how indigenous women become hindered as a result of the boundaries held by them. Therefore, in-depth interviews with customary land owners in the study area were conducted. The study found that there were a number of obstacles that hindered efforts to capture indigenous women. Because of the allocation of Enakmen Chapter 215 customary land, conflicts between trustees and tribes, it is difficult to obtain credit facilities and the location of customary land. This situation eventually pushed to the limits of efforts to wake up the economy of women. The lack of power resulting from limited property rights makes the economic empowerment of indigenous women not easy to handle. Thus some changes in the context of traditional leadership must need to think about the relevance of ownership that is more utilizing the owner, but in the same period it does not conflict with the existence of the Minang ethnic and ethnic groups.</em></p><p><em>Dalam masyarakat Minang wanita dianggap sebagai pemegang amanah dan segala keputusan berkait dengan urusan pemakaian tanah khasnya masih lagi tergantung kepada keputusan pemimpin adat. Dalam erti lain, seseorang wanita itu dibenarkan memiliki tetapi hakmilik yang diberikan kepadanya adalah hamilik terhad </em><em>(Norhalim Ibrahim 2005).  </em><em> Wanita adat akan  diompokkan dengan pemilikan tanah tetapi dari segi kuasa dan hak terhadap tanah masih dikuasai oleh pemimpin adat.  Ketiadaan kuasa dalam konteks mengurus dan memakai tanah adat menyebabkan timbul pelbagai isu yang menyentuh tanah adat. Antaranya adalah isu tanah adat yang tidak diusahakan dan menjadi terbiar. Oleh yang demikian kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti bagaimana pemerkasaan wanita adat menjadi terhalang akibat daripada sekatan pegangan yang dimiliki oleh mereka.  Oleh itu indepth interview dengan pemilik tanah adat  di kawasan kajian dilakukan. Dapatan kajian mendapati terdapat beberapa halangan yang menghalang usaha untuk memperkasakan wanita adat.  Antaranya peruntukan tanah adat Enakmen Bab 215, konflik antara pemegang amanah dan keberadaan suku, kesukaran mendapatkan kemudahan kredit dan lokasi tanah adat.  Keadaan ini akhirnya mendorong kepada batasan terhadap usaha membangunkan ekonomi wanita.  Ketiadaan kuasa akibat daripada hak milik yang terhad menjadikan  usaha pemberdayaan ekonomi wanita adat menjadi tidak mudah untuk ditangani.  Oleh demikian beberapa perubahan dalam konteks kepimpinan adat harus perlu memikirkan kerelevanan pemilikan yang lebih memanfaatkan pemilik namun dalam masa yang sama tidak mempertikaian keberadaan suku dan etnik minang.</em></p><p><em> </em><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em>: Indigenous women, empowerment, ownership of land, land ownership and pregnancy</em></p><div><em><br /></em></div>

Female entrepreneurship in rural Vietnam: an exploratory study

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cuc Nguyen ◽  
Howard Frederick ◽  
Huong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of governmental support policies and socio-cultural influences on female entrepreneurship in rural Vietnam. As such, the study addresses an important literature gap concerning female entrepreneurship within rural communities in South East Asia. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with six female entrepreneurs and six female non-entrepreneurs in northern Vietnam to examine the influence of various environmental factors on female entrepreneurship in a rural setting. Findings – The results suggest that government pro-entrepreneurship policies, together with private sector interventions, have had an impact on rural Vietnam. Yet females in rural and remote Vietnam are still constrained by societal prejudices, financial limitations, and limited entrepreneurship educational opportunities. Originality/value – The paper's originality lies in its review of the circumstances confronting women in rural Vietnam and its findings concerning the impact of environmental factors on female entrepreneurship in this setting.

scholarly journals Woman’s entrepreneurship – female participation in loss-making SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Tatjana Janovac ◽  
Verica Jovanović ◽  
Pavle Radanov ◽  
Saša Virijević Jovanović
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Business Failures ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

The paper explores the ownership structure of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which fell into a debt crisis due to business failures, in order to indicate the differences between male and female entrepreneurs. We conducted the empirical research on a sample of 186 small and medium-sized loss-making enterprises in the Republic of Serbia. The results obtained by descriptive statistical analysis of the observed sampleshow that the participation of female companies among loss-making enterprises is considerably low. The ratio of companies owned by women and those owned by men was 18.8%: 81.2%. Furthermore, we have recorded a significant difference in the amounts of debt, indicating that female companies have significantly lower debt rates when compared to those owned by men. The findings of this research can be applied as a strategic framework for policymakers to encourage female entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Kualitas Pelayanan Penyuluhan Pertanian dan Kepuasan Petani dalam Pengembangan Usahatani (Kasus di Desa Sukadamai Kecamatan Dramaga Kabupaten Bogor)

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvis E Tahitu
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Measured Variable ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation Analysis

<p>Agricultural extension has significance in changing the behavior of farmers into a better, but the it will be able to realize the goal of agricultural extension if done well and qualified. This study aims to assess the quality of agricultural extension in Sukadamai Village and its relationship with satisfaction and capacity of farmers. The study was designed as a research survey with 38 respondents taking with simple random sampling from 50 farmers in the Sukadamai. Data analysis was conducted by descriptive statistics to describe the distribution of respondents in each measured variable, whereas inferential statistics are used to see the relationship between the variables, in this case used Spearman Rank Correlation analysis. The results showed that formal education and the length of farming relate to assessment of farmers to agricultural extension methods; farm land area associated with the assessment of farmers to agricultural extension agent appearance; the intensity of the visiting agricultural extension agent, agricultural extension materials and methods associated with assessment of the accuracy of agricultural extension; accuracy of extension and methods related to the ability of farmers to identify potential farms, while farmers' personal characteristics not related to the capacity of farmers.</p><p>Keywords: Quality of extension services, farmer satisfaction, the capacity of farmers, farm development</p>

Boilerplate

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Jane Radin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Jury Trial ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
New Methods ◽  
And Control ◽  
Fine Print

Boilerplate—the fine-print terms and conditions that we become subject to when we click “I agree” online, rent an apartment, or enter an employment contract, for example—pervades all aspects of our modern lives. On a daily basis, most of us accept boilerplate provisions without realizing that should a dispute arise about a purchased good or service, the nonnegotiable boilerplate terms can deprive us of our right to jury trial and relieve providers of responsibility for harm. Boilerplate is the first comprehensive treatment of the problems posed by the increasing use of these terms, demonstrating how their use has degraded traditional notions of consent, agreement, and contract, and sacrificed core rights whose loss threatens the democratic order. This book examines attempts to justify the use of boilerplate provisions by claiming either that recipients freely consent to them or that economic efficiency demands them, and it finds these justifications wanting. It argues that our courts, legislatures, and regulatory agencies have fallen short in their evaluation and oversight of the use of boilerplate clauses. To improve legal evaluation of boilerplate, the book offers a new analytical framework, one that takes into account the nature of the rights affected, the quality of the recipient's consent, and the extent of the use of these terms. It goes on to offer possibilities for new methods of boilerplate evaluation and control, and concludes by discussing positive steps that NGOs, legislators, regulators, courts, and scholars could take to bring about better practices.

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