scholarly journals Accessing Court Files as a Feminist Endeavour: Reflections on Feminist Judgments of Aotearoa-Te Rino: A Two-Stranded Rope

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1241-1258
Author(s):  
Elisabeth McDonald ◽  
Paulette Benton-Greig
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Court Records ◽  
Rules Of Evidence ◽  
Rape Trial ◽  
Women's Stories ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Experiences Of Women

In this piece, we reflect on the significance of accessing court records for feminist endeavours. We discuss two examples that illustrate the value of accessing and critiquing court processes. Feminist judgment writing, as a feminist endeavour, demonstrates the significance of hearing women’s stories as well as the importance of nuanced factual analysis that takes account of the lived experiences of women. Access to the court file in one of the rewritten judgments exposed missing relevant facts in the appellate decision, and demonstrates how the appellant’s story was never fully reflected in the judgment or verdict. In our rape trial research, access to court records makes visible the complainant’s evidence and the response of the judge to her as a person. It also allows inquiry as to how the rules of evidence enacted for the protection of the complainant, such as non-disclosure of their occupation, are actually working in practice. En este artículo, reflexionamos sobre el significado de acceder a archivos judiciales para objetivos feministas. Comentamos dos ejemplos que ilustran el valor de acceder a esos archivos y de criticar procesos judiciales. La redacción feminista de decisiones judiciales demuestra la importancia de escuchar los relatos de las mujeres, así como del análisis matizado de hechos que toma en consideración el relato de la experiencia vivida por las mujeres. En uno de los fallos reescritos, el acceso al archivo judicial puso de manifiesto hechos relevantes ausentes en la decisión en apelación, y cómo el relato de la recurrente nunca llegó a reflejarse del todo en la sentencia. En nuestra investigación sobre juicios por violación, el acceso a los archivos hace visibles las pruebas de la denunciante y la respuesta que, como persona, le dio el juez. También permite cuestionar cómo se lleva a la práctica el reglamento probatorio dictado para proteger a la denunciante, como la no revelación de su profesión.

‘You don’t look autistic’: A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of being the ‘autistic other’

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132199372
Author(s):  
Kate Seers ◽  
Rachel C Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Autism Spectrum Condition ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Spectrum Condition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women

There is currently a paucity of literature exploring the experiences of women on the autism spectrum. It is imperative research is conducted to capture the experiences of women on the autism spectrum and ensure appropriate support is provided to this cohort. Drawing upon a social constructionist framework, this qualitative research study sought to understand how psychological and socio-cultural constructions of autism spectrum condition and gender influence the well-being of women on the autism spectrum. Eight participants engaged in a semi-structured interview, with thematic analysis conducted to demonstrate the impact of gender roles and social expectations on the women’s identity and autism spectrum condition expression. The research highlighted the changing understandings of autism spectrum condition across a woman’s lifespan and the process and impact of resisting hegemonic autism spectrum condition categorisation. The findings demonstrate that social constructions of gender and stereotypical understandings of autism spectrum condition, which prioritise a deficit, medical model, have significant consequences for women’s well-being and subjectivity. The women experienced challenging formative years, but with diagnosis and the evolution and acceptance of their identities, they were able to resist negative narratives of autism spectrum condition, embrace their strengths and develop adaptive coping strategies. It is hoped this article generates insights for societal and clinical recognition to better support women on the autism spectrum. Lay abstract Most autism spectrum condition research addresses the neurological and biological causes of autism spectrum condition, focusing upon deficits associated with autism spectrum condition and behavioural interventions designed to minimise these deficits. Little is known about the lived experiences of adult women on the autism spectrum and how they navigate social expectations around gender, autism spectrum condition and gendered understandings of autism spectrum condition. The lived experiences of eight women on the AS will be shared here, with attention to how gendered expectations influence women’s experiences of autism spectrum condition, their sense of self and well-being. Findings showed these women struggled to reconcile the expectations of others, particularly early in life. The women had difficultly conforming to stereotypical ideals of femininity, yet as they aged, they felt less need to conform, valuing their unique style and behaviours. The women also rejected deficit-oriented descriptions of autism spectrum condition generated by the medical community, preferring to focus on their strengths and unique characteristics. It is hoped this article helps psychologists and the wider community to understand and meet the needs of women on the AS.

scholarly journals Lived Experiences of Women Who Underwent Induced Abortion: A qualitative study of Rakai District, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nalubega Joy Margaret ◽  
Omona Kizito
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Induced Abortion ◽  
Medical Standards ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Products Of Conception ◽  
Induced Abortions ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Background: Induced abortion is one where products of conception are expelled before 28 weeks of gestation. The process can be safe or unsafe. Safe termination of pregnancy is performed by skilled persons using appropriate tools whereas unsafe induced abortion is performed either by persons without the necessary skills or in an environment without the minimum medical standards, or both.Objectives: To explore the lived experiences of women who had induced abortion in Rakai DistrictMethodology: Phenomenological qualitative design was used. Study population was women who underwent induced abortion. 25 women who had induced abortions in past 1-3years were interviewed. Data was collected by in-depth interviews, tape recorded; transcribed verbatim and written in note book.Results: Lived experiences included denial, shame, confusion, fear, anger, anxiety, depression and uncertainty. Participants reported use of local herbs like “ekiwoko” and “majaani”, “etwaata”, “kisuula” and roots of sugar canes, among others, to induce abortion. The processes were mostly traditional, associated with: severe pain, heavy bleeding, and so on. They were life-threatening and horrible. Short- and long-term lived experiences included secondary barrenness, depression, crying-in-privacy and regrets, among others.Conclusion: Health workers and women in child-bearing age need to work together to discuss how to control unplanned pregnancies. 

scholarly journals VIVENCIANDO O CLIMATÉRIO: PERCEPÇÕES E VIVÊNCIAS DE MULHERES ATENDIDAS NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tereza Maria Mageroska Vieira ◽  
Cristiane Richter De Araujo ◽  
Elvira Carvalho da Silva De Souza ◽  
Maria Antonia Ramos Costa ◽  
Élen Ferraz Teston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Objetivo: apreender as percepções de mulheres que vivenciam o climatério. Metodologia: estudo descritivo exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na Unidade Básica de Saúde de um município do Noroeste do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada junto a 16 mulheres em dezembro de 2016 e submetidos a análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Resultados: as percepções das mulheres que vivenciam o climatério resultou em duas categorias: Vivenciando o climatério e a menopausa: sinais e sintomas; e Tratamento utilizado no climatério. Observou-se a influência direta dos sinais e sintomas na qualidade de vida dessas mulheres e muitas vezes a não procura por reposição hormonal devido ao desconhecimento. Conclusão: o acolhimento e atendimento integral à mulher deve fazer parte da rotina de cuidado dos profissionais, em especial da Atenção Básica, oportunizando o conhecimento das necessidades particulares e o planejamento de ações de cuidado.Descritores: Saúde da mulher, Climatério, Atenção Primária à Saúde.LIVING THE CLIMATE: PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN SERVED IN BASIC ATTENTIONObjectives: to apprehend the perceptions of women who experience the climacteric. Methodology: descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach, carried out at the Basic Health Unit of a municipality in the Northwest of Paraná. Data were collected through a semistructured interview with 16 women in December 2016 and submitted to content analysis, thematic modality. Results: the perceptions of women experiencing climacteric resulted in two categories: experiencing climacteric and menopause: signs and symptoms; and Treatment used in climacteric. It was observed the direct influence of signs and symptoms on the quality of life of these women and often the search for hormone replacement due to ignorance. Conclusion: the reception and integral care of the woman should be part of the routine of care of the professionals, especially of the Basic Attention, providing the knowledge of the particular needs and the planning of care actions.Descriptores: Women’s Health, Climacteric, Primary Health Care.EXPERIMENTANDO EL CLIMATERIO: PERCEPCIONES Y VIVENCIAS MUJERES RESPONDIERON EN ATENCIÓN PRIMARIAObjetivo: aprehender las percepciones de mujeres que experimentan el climaterio. Metodología: estudio descriptivo exploratorio con abordaje cualitativo, realizado en la Unidad Básica de Salud de un municipio del Noroeste de Paraná. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada junto a 16 mujeres en diciembre de 2016 y sometidos a análisis de contenido, modalidad temática. Resultados: las percepciones de las mujeres que experimentan el climaterio resultaron en dos categorías: Vivenciando el climaterio y la menopausia: signos y síntomas; y Tratamiento utilizado en el climaterio. Se observó la influencia directa de los signos y síntomas en la calidad de vida de esas mujeres y muchas veces la no busca por reposición hormonal debido al desconocimiento. Conclusión: la acogida y atención integral a la mujer debe formar parte de la rutina de cuidado de los profesionales, en especial de la Atención Básica, oportunizando el conocimiento de las necesidades particulares y la planificación de acciones de cuidado.Descriptores: Salud de la mujer, Climaterio, Atención primaria de salud.

scholarly journals Las experiencias migratorias de mujeres durante sus primeros años de inmigración en una región nórdica del Québec (Canadá) / Migratory experiences of women during their first years of immigration in a northern region of Quebec, Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147
Author(s):  
Carol Castro
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Winter Conditions ◽  
Linguistic Barriers ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Model Approach

RESUMENInvestigación cualitativa sobre las experiencias de inmigración de 13 mujeres durante sus primeros años en une región nórdica de Quebec. Resultados: El discurso de las mujeres entrevistadas muestra que los principales obstáculos para su integración pasaron por las barreras del idioma, el no reconocimiento de sus diplomas y de sus experiencias laborales en el país de origen, la falta de formación académica adaptada a las mujeres en la región que las acogió y el impacto de las condiciones invernales extremas en la salud psicológica de las mujeres. Conclusión: Es necesario sensibilizar a los profesionales de las ciencias sociales y profesionales de la salud para intervenir a partir del modelo intercultural en poblaciones inmigrantes. ABSTRACTThe article adopts a qualitative approach in studying the immigration trajectories of 13 women during the first years following their arrival in the Quebec region of Abitibi. Results: The testimonies of the female participants show that the main obstacles to their integration in a remote area are linked to linguistic barriers, lack of accreditation of previous degrees and learning, lack of university programs adapted to women and the impact of the region’s harsh winter conditions on psychological well-being. Conclusion: The authors argue for raising awareness among social workers and health professionals in relation to the intercultural model approach. 

Gender Relations in the Black Church

2021 ◽  
pp. 438-461
Author(s):  
Cynthia B. Bragg
Keyword(s):  
Black Church ◽  
Gender Relations ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Church Leadership ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Church Of God ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
The Church

This chapter examines the lived experiences of women in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and presents a model for partnership in leadership with clerics and churchwomen. The model is based on the premise of the visionary founder and “Chief Apostle” of this denomination. Histories of churchwomen in this organization portray them as staunch supporters of ministries in the church. Women in leadership roles were defined by the founder as overseers—a term suggesting honorary prestige to women that was equal to clerical positions in the church. Following the death of the founder, however, churchwomen encountered barriers to leadership positions which lowered their status and authority thus impacting their inclusion, agency, and voice in matters of church leadership and governance.

Part II Substantive Aspects, Ch.19 Cultural Heritage and Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Powderly Joseph ◽  
Silva Rafael Braga da
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Women's Agency ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Human Rights Norms ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Made In

The women’s rights movement has secured important reforms aimed at realizing the promise of genuine equality and the universality of fundamental human rights norms. Giving substantive voice to the cultural rights of women has been an important feature of the discourse and has led to significant advances in recognizing the intersectionality of the forms of oppression experienced by women, the centrality of women’s agency in exercising their cultural rights, and the dangers of essentialized conceptions of the lived experiences of women. The chapter explores the extent to which gender issues are reflected in international cultural heritage instruments as well as in the practices and policy initiatives of UNESCO. It suggests that the advances made in the realization of women’s cultural rights have not yet been fully translated in the context of international cultural heritage law and practice.

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