scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Ready-made Garments Workers in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36
Author(s):  
Sherajul Mustajib Sharif

COVID-19 is an overwhelming crisis that has touched almost every sector. As the Ready-made Garments (RMG) sector is closely integrated with the global supply chain, it is important to understand the implications of COVID-19 on RMG workers as they are the most vulnerable in this situation. This article aims to explore the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic on RMG workers in Bangladesh. Particularly, it investigates the impact on health, safety and security, employment, livelihood, and social relations of the workers. The research also explores the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in this regard. The study followed qualitative methodology. The primary data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion, and key informant interviews. The findings revealed that COVID-19 faced detrimental consequences in terms of health, safety and security, and social relations. The workers also faced a livelihood crisis as their earnings were curtailed.

2019 ◽  
pp. 285-296
Author(s):  
Muhamad Ikhsan ◽  
Andi Muhammad Multazam ◽  
Andi Asrina

The problem of infertility is still a health problem that has not been fully resolved due to various factors that cause this infertility. Infertility also affects the psychology of a married couple where they do not have offspring, which is one of the goals of marriage. So this study aims to study and analyze infertility in infertile couples in the city of Makassar. This research was conducted in the city of Makassar and the time of the study will be held from February to April 2018, during which time primary data collection will be carried out. This study uses qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach. The informants of this study were four pairs of ordinary informants and / or supporters and one key informant. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis using component analysis (content). The results of the study showed that sexual activity, sexual arousal, or interest in sexual intercourse by a married couple during the infertility period did not experience interference and anxiety in infertile couples seems to know at the outset that they have infertility. The conclusion of this study was that the impact of infertility on sexuality experienced was not felt, sexual relations between married couples did not experience problems. As well as the impact of infertility on anxiety in infertile couples appear at the beginning to know that they are infertile, those feelings arise because of the desire to have offspring.


AdBispreneur ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Bambang Hermanto ◽  
Suryanto ◽  
Ratna Meisa Dai

This study aims to analyze the existence of modern markets in terms of geographical, demographic, spatial planning, tourism potential, and rules of its founding. This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of exploratory research. This research was conducted in the tourist area of Pangandaran Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. Primary data sources were obtained from observations, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, while secondary data were obtained from scientific articles and other related documents. The results showed that in Pangandaran Regency, the number of modern markets in operation included: Indomaret 58%, Alfamart 34%, Yomart 4%, Kuckmart, and Srikaton respectively 2%. When viewed from the geographical, demographic, spatial and regional planning, tourism potential, and the rules for establishing a modern market, the existence of a modern market is still needed with a few notes. First, the location distribution has not been evenly distributed to all tourist distillation areas. Second, there are some rules that are violated both in the rules of the establishment and operating hours. The impact of these problems will affect micro and small businesses And services to tourist visitors. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keberadaan pasar modern ditinjau dari aspek  geografis, demografis, rencana tata ruang, potensi wisata, dan aturan pendirianya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian eksploratif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di daerah wisata Kabupaten Pangandaran, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Sumber data primer diperoleh dari observasi, wawancara mendalam dan focus group discussion, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari artikel ilmiah dan dokumen terkait lainnya.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di Kabupaten Pangandaran jumlah pasar modern yang beroperasi, antara lain : Indomaret 58%, Alfamart 34%, Yomart 4%, Kuckmart, dan Srikaton masing-masing 2%. Apabila ditinjau dari aspek geografis, demografis, rencana tata ruang dan wilayah, potensi wisata, serta aturan pendirian pasar modern, maka keberadaan pasar modern masih dibutuhkan dengan beberapa catatan. Pertama, distribusi lokasi belum merata ke seluruh wilayah distinasi wisata. Kedua, ada beberapa peraturan yang dilanggar baik dalam aturan pendirian maupun jam operasional.  Dampak dari masalah tersebut berakibat kepada para pelaku usaha mikro dan kecil dan pelayanan kepada pengunjung wisata.


Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1089-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen J Aslett ◽  
Jaci C Huws ◽  
Robert T Woods ◽  
Joanne Kelly-Rhind

This study explored the experience of young adults having a parent with young-onset dementia. In-depth interviews were undertaken with five participants aged between 23 and 36 years of age and these were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participants were found to experience a number of stresses in relation to their parent’s illness, many of which were linked to loss and guilt. Five main themes were identified related to relationship changes, shifts in roles and responsibilities, support for the non-affected parent, support for self and the impact of living with their own potential risk of dementia. These findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature and suggest that individuals with a parent with young-onset dementia have needs which service providers should consider in the wider context of young-onset dementia care.


Author(s):  
Kazi Moriom Jahan ◽  
Afm Zakaria

Aims: The aim of this paper is to explore and analyze the scope and nature of the environmental movement that may shape the existing management. Study Design: This paper is a qualitative study and based on empirical research. It focuses on the impact of environmental movements around Ratargul Swamp Forest Place and Duration of Study: This research was done around the Ratargul Swamp Forest located in on Sylhet district of Bangladesh. The study period was from January 2016 to November 2017. Methodology: For the primary data collection, 47 respondents were selected by using purposive sampling on the basis of their level of involvement. Data was collected from local people, environmental groups and the forest department. Data collection methods were key informant interview, in-depth interview, case study, focus group discussion and archival research. Results: People of Ratargul village are now more aware of the harmful activities of uncontrolled tourism while the Forest Department brings new management policies and practices in response to the local and civil pressure. It is also found that the Climate Resilient Ecosystem Livelihoods (CREL) project in Bangladesh actually works to negate the strength of the environmental movement rather than as a conservation proponent. The Forest Department is successful to implement their projects due to a lack of coordination between local activists. According to the respondents, 31.1% mark this movement as successful, 23.4% opine as completely failure and while remaining 44.4% thinks that it is partially successful. Conclusion: A strong, integrated, coordinated and organized form of resistance or movement is needed to break up the hegemony of Forest Department that may save the Ratargul Swamp Forest from ongoing damage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2145-2155
Author(s):  
Endin Mujahidin ◽  
Bahagia Bahagia ◽  
Fachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya ◽  
Rimun Wibowo

This study aims to find the social impact, morals, and strategies for dealing with COVID-19 among students. Another goal is to find out the social, religious and psychological impact of COVID-19 on students at Ibn Khaldun University, Bogor. The research method approach uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected by in-depth interviews with the head of the student class. The sample was selected through a purposive technique. The results were carefully examined through triangulation. The results showed that students could not establish social relations between students and did not participate in campus social organizations. Another finding, the Covid-19 outbreak has an impact on student morals because online meetings are more difficult to foster student morals because teachers do not meet students. In addition, students experience various stresses due to piling tasks and online learning does not face various obstacles such as difficulty communicating with lecturers and not understanding the material. Students take various ways to overcome stress such as listening to favourite music, watching YouTube, playing games, getting enough rest, eating favourite foods such as eating meatballs, straightening intentions, and also strengthening worship and getting closer to God.


2019 ◽  
pp. 1354067X1989493
Author(s):  
Subaita Zubair ◽  
Urwah Ali

The present psychological anthropological study tends to explore the perception of single men and their understanding of cultural role regarding post-marriage body between both genders. A qualitative methodology of in-depth interviews and one focus group discussion were employed. The sample included late adolescents (aged 18–24) and early adults (24–34) from Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Purposive sampling was applied and thematic analysis was used as a qualitative paradigm. The number of respondents comprised of 17 males of which each 7 were gym-goers. Results highlighted that Pakistani culture has its biased and paradoxical ways when it comes to expectations genders face with regard to body after marriage. Overall, males have an upper hand when it comes to body image both pre and post marriage. With the female body, men associate modesty and role of spouse and with their own body its supremacy. Expectations are not much held for men with regard to body image, but if they are looking after their body, it is all out of their own will, needs, reason and to some extent on spouse demand.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-263
Author(s):  
Magda Pischetola ◽  
Clio Sozzani

The article aims to investigate the relation between migration and digital technologies, in particular the way in which connectivity contributes to new forms of social inclusion. The study presented explores asylum seekers’ digital connections in relation to affective belonging, focusing on how social media enhance new forms of relationship between the homeland and host countries, as well as across migration flows. The research draws from the humanities and social sciences, proposing a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews with five migrants from the Middle East and Africa, who are hosted in a temporary camp for asylum seekers in Italy. It focuses on the way in which they remain connected to their home countries and how they try, at the same time, to create new relationships in the host country. The results outline how different forms of communication and digital networking impact on the migrants’ settling into new lives at the local and transnational level.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-511
Author(s):  
Devie Purwitasari

The purpose of this study is to analyze the existence of agricultural extension institutions in Central Java Province. The variables used include institutional changes and the impact of institutional changes. The method of data analysis in this study is a descriptive qualitative method with the model of Miles and Huberman with the validity test of triangulation data. The types of data used are primary data from the Agriculture and Plantation Office of Central Java Province, the Office of Environment and Forestry of Central Java Province, the Semarang City Fisheries Office and Farmers in Central Java Province. Retrieval of data through in-depth interviews, document collection, and documentation. The results showed that institutional change was very dynamic since the formation of the institution. Institutional changes occur because of the evolution of laws and their forced nature. Therefore the institution of agricultural extension does not exist. However, so far the community is still getting a good impact from the extension activities because institutional changes do not reduce the performance of extension workers in the community. It's just that extension workers have not been intensive because the numbers are very minimal. This is overcome by the instructor by making a priority when conducting counseling. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis eksistensi kelembagaan penyuluhan pertanian di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Variabel yang digunakan meliputi perubahan kelembagaan dan dampak perubahan kelembagaan. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan model Miles dan Huberman dengan uji keabsahan data triangulasi. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer dari Dinas Pertanian dan Perkebunan Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Dinas Perikanan Kota Semarang dan Petani di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Pengambilan data melalui wawancara mendalam, pengumpulan dokumen, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perubahan kelembagaan sangat dinamis sejak dibentuknya kelembagaan. Perubahan kelembagaan terjadi karena evolusi undang-undang dan sifatnya dipaksakan. Oleh karena itu kelembagaan penyuluhan pertanian sudah tidak eksis. Namun, sejauh ini masyarakat masih tetap mendapatkan dampak baik dari kegiatan penyuluhan karena perubahan kelembagaan tidak mengurangi kinerja penyuluh di masyarakat. Hanya saja penyuluh belum intensif karena jumlahnya sangat minim. Hal ini diatasi oleh penyuluh dengan membuat prioritas saat melakukan penyuluhan.


2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale ◽  
Ayokunle Olumuyiwa Omobowale

Informal markets provide employment for a large spectrum of Nigerians. These markets provide access to livelihood for those willing to work within the market environment and operate within its rules. A major normative value, which also spells out the ethics in the informal market space, is solidarity-in-completion. Indeed, traders are in competition, but they also solidarize for individual and market progress. This article examines the context of solidarity in informal markets in Ibadan, Nigeria. The study was guided by the Asuwada theory of sociation, which explains the context of solidarity as ethical in traditional societies. Qualitative data were collected through 12 key informant interviews, 60 in-depth interviews, six focus group discussion sessions, and 12 case studies. Access to space and retention of such space in the market is structured by the local contexts of oju and inu relations that determine and contextualize solidarity, and normative solidarity regulates competition among traders.


Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Pramod Kumar ◽  
Amit Kar ◽  
Dharam Raj Singh ◽  
Anbukkani Perumal ◽  
Satish Gowda Chirathahalli Shivamurthy ◽  
...  

In recent times, with the globalization of markets, shrinking of land and climate change, food basket diversification, increase in demand for nutrient-rich food, the protected cultivation of high-value crops (HVCs) have assumed a pivotal role in augmenting higher crop productivity and profitability and enhancing nutritional security of the growing population. In this context, a study was undertaken to analyze the impact of protected cultivation in horticultural crops in the districts of Almora and Dehradun in the Uttarakhand state. It was mainly based on primary data obtained through a primary survey and focus group discussion with the 96 farmers practicing protected cultivation by using a well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire. In economic analysis, the project analysis tools were used to assess the feasibility of the protected cultivation. The study clearly demonstrated that the cultivation of vegetables and flowers under protected cultivation is a highly profitable enterprise. However, the findings of the study indicated that the subsidy scheme needs to be continued to encourage maximum farmers to adopt protected cultivation and farmers need to be encouraged to form farmers producers organizations (FPOs), which would help them in seeking better quality of inputs and enhancing negotiating power in the market to realize maximum returns for their farm produce.


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