Privileges and Problems of Female Sex Tourism

2015 ◽  
pp. 382-405
Author(s):  
Brent Smith
Keyword(s):  
Developing World ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Sex Tourism ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Scholarly Research ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
The People ◽  
Domestic Constraints ◽  
Romance Tourism

This chapter provides an exploration of female sex tourism, or romance tourism, a global consumer phenomenon that has evolved over several decades. Amidst forward strides in their social and economic empowerment, many women in advanced countries still experience marginalizing constraints to their freedom, mobility, and expression in many aspects of life. Yet, scholarly research and anecdotal evidence suggest that some women have utilized sex tourism as a means to escape such domestic constraints and find entrée to myriad social and cultural privileges at certain destinations abroad. Moving beyond tenured, clichéd stereotypes that typically associate sex tourism with male consumers, this chapter brings to light the rationale, justifications, criticisms, and cultural issues pervading this institution. Despite its liberating potential for women, female sex tourism does, at least somewhat, rely upon and reinforce historically entrenched national and cultural demarcations that tend to marginalize the people (partners, families, communities) of targeted destinations in the developing world.

scholarly journals Islamic Philanthropy : Waqf Empowerment of Madina Minimarket In Tasikmalaya - Indonesia

IKONOMIKA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Asep - Suryanto (Universitas Siliwangi,Indonesia) ◽  
Biki Zulfikri Rahmat (Universitas Siliwangi,Indonesia) ◽  
Lina Marlina (Universitas Siliwangi,Indonesia)
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Fixed Capital ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
The People ◽  
The City

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of productive waqf economic empowerment in the form of a minimarket in Purbaratu, Tasikmalaya City. Grouded research used to try to develop a concept through empirical exploration of the economic empowerment of productive endowments carried out by the City of Tasikmalaya Baznas so as to produce a conceptual description of the economic empowerment of productive waqf. The results showed that the Madina minimarket is an implementation of empowering productive waqf through business activities with the concept of the people for the people (social enterprise). Madina Minimarket is built on waqf land given by waqif to the Baznas Tasikmalaya City is used as fixed capital for minimarkets while working capital is obtained from investors. Every month, the profit earned by Madina minimarket is used to pay the minimarket employees and distributed to all mosques in Purbaratu District neighborhood in the form of shopping vouchers for mosque needs.Keywords : IslamicPhilanthropy, Empowerment, Waqf

Aesthetics of Globalization in Daya Pawar’s Baluta: Reflexivity and Social Change in Critical Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Peter Ndambiri Murage ◽  
Justus K. S. Makokha
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Social Position ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
The People ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Lower Castes ◽  
Point Of Intersection

This article seeks to discuss the point of intersection between globalization and localization. The study is aimed at discussing the effects of globalization on the lives and the characters exposed in Daya Pawar’s powerful book Baluta (translated in English under the same title in 2015 by Jerry Pinto). The characters, who are otherwise well rooted in the traditions practised in their localities, are forced to adapt to the strong waves of change occasioned by modernity. Globalization has occasioned migrants to settle in the localities of Kawakhana and the neighbouring regions. Consequently, popular social joints have sprung up in these localities, prompting the lives of characters to change drastically. Social vices such as betting, alcoholism and prostitution have risen drastically with the increase in clubs, betting dens and brothels. The individual lives of the dwellers of Kawakhana have deteriorated with increased modernization and urbanization. On the brighter side, modern schools have become more popular, with the parents seeing the need of taking their children to school. This element of social change has resulted to the emancipation of the people in the lower castes—the Mahar. Through education, the children of the Mahar have gained economic empowerment, enabling them to break the yoke of tradition that has relegated them to the inferior social position. It is in light of these drastic social changes that this article seeks to explore the aesthetic manifestation of globality, reflexivity and social change.

scholarly journals Biosphere Reserves of India: Issues of Conservation and Conflict

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Traditional Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Biosphere Reserves ◽  
General Terms ◽  
The People ◽  
Traditional Societies ◽  
The Rich

The biosphere reserves (BRs) of India are the repository of biodiversity as well as the abode of many traditional societies. Such traditional societies derive many of their livelihood requirements from the rich biodiversity around them. All the more, the BRs also contribute to food security of the people within their premises. Many of the forest-linked activities of the traditional societies are mediated through rich traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). Unfortunately, while the issues of biodiversity have been addressed at length, the cultural diversity has been relegated to the point of oblivion. The BR management, therefore, necessitates understanding not only of ecological issues, but also socio-economic and cultural issues linked with the former. The present article looks into the development of the concept of BR and issues related with it in general terms and with respect to India in particular. It also ponders over the measures to reduce pressure on BR resources.

The impact of the open access movement on medical based scholarly publishing in Nigeria

First Monday ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alasia Datonye Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Scholarly Publishing ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Scholarly Research ◽  
Medical Journals ◽  
Current State ◽  
Scholarly Publications ◽  
The Impact

The open access movement and its initiatives -- which advocate a shift from predominant print-based publication to electronic and Internet sources -- is expected to improve the global distribution of scholarly research and impact positively on the current state of scholarly publications in the developing world. This review examines the current state of medical journals in Nigeria and assesses the impact of the open access movement and its initiatives on medical scholarly publishing in Nigeria. The resulting appraisal shows that open access initiatives have impacted positively on medical scholarly publishing in Nigeria, with the African Journals Online and the African Index Medicus projects being the most significant influences. There are enormous prospects for further developing medical scholarly publishing in Nigeria using open access initiatives; these opportunities should be exploited and developed.

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN DAN PENDISTRIBUSIAN ZAKAT DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL MASYARAKAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-50
Author(s):  
Nur Afni
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Distribution Models ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Islamic Economic ◽  
Management Functions

The management of zakat in relation to economic empowerment means that zakat as an asset of an Islamic economic institution, zakat is a source of strategic potential funds for efforts to build the welfare of the people. Because of that, the Koran gives a sign that the zakat collected is managed appropriately and effectively. The purpose of this research is to describe how the management and distribution of zakat to improve the social welfare of society. The type of research used in this research is library research or library research conducted by collecting data or scientific papers aimed at the research object. The results of the discussion in the article are; 1) in the process of managing zakat, it can be realized seriously, of course, this needs to be supported by good management, as was done in the early days of Islam. Managing zakat effectively and efficiently needs to be managed properly. Therefore, the management of zakat provides the application of modern management functions. 2) Zakat must be distributed to mustahik under Islamic law. 3) the distribution of zakat is carried out based on a priority scale, with due observance of the principles of equity, justice, and territoriality, and 4) Zakat is distributed through two distribution models directly or consumptive zakat, and indirect distribution, namely productive zakat.             

scholarly journals PERAN PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MELALUI SKIM QARDHUL HASAN TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MUSTAHIQ (STUDI KASUS PADA AL-AZHAR PEDULI UMAT)

IQTISHODUNA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Leo Herlambang ◽  
Eko Fajar Cahyono ◽  
Tika Widiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Business Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Economic Resilience ◽  
The People ◽  
Financial Benefits

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of economic empowerment throughqardhulhasan’ skim against mustahiq business development at Al Azhar Caring Ummah (APU Foundation).  QardhulHasanis a financial product for micro businesses that do not provide financial benefits for the lender.Qardhulhasanfunds managed Al Azhar Care for People (APU Foundation) came from zakat, infaq, charity Islamicbanking.Economic empowerment of Al Azhar that carried the People Concerned role in business developmentprogram mustahiq dam frame a million defenseless. The program use to improve the local economy and buildmicro-economic resilience and make bankable for the mustahiq

scholarly journals PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT MELALUI BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA (BUMDES)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Neneng Rini Ismawati
Keyword(s):  
Field Research ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Business Unit ◽  
Business Units ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Microfinance Institution ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The Village

Development and empowerment are things that are commonly discussed for the progress and change of the nation at this time. One of the efforts of the village government in overcoming the problem of poverty is the formation of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES). This study aims: 1) to explain the social conditions of the people of Teluk Terate Village, 2) to explain how to empower the community's economy through BUMDES. 3) to explain how the results of community economic empowerment through BUMDES. In this study, I used descriptive qualitative research methods with field research. The results of this study indicate that the community feels helped by the existence of BUMDES Sabar Subur. 1) One of them is by sending a number of residents who are unemployed due to low education factors to the Manpower Services Unit, 2) Community economic empowerment through BUMDES runs well through the stages of awareness, training, mentoring and evaluation. And has several business units such as Sharia Microfinance Institution Business Unit (LKMS), Training and Employment Business Unit, Production and Trade Business Unit and Service and Rental Business Unit. 3) With the existence of this business unit, the people of Teluk Terate Village already have a business of cassava chips, catfish farms, and several quite large stalls. And seen from the inhibiting factors, it is hoped that the management of BUMDES can be even better with innovations and new BUMDES board members.

scholarly journals Communicating Across Borders: A Proposed Model for Understanding Cross-Cultural Issues for the Successful Strategic Implementation of Information Systems

10.28945/2534 ◽  
2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Merchant
Keyword(s):  
Work Values ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Work ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Design Specification ◽  
The People ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Strategic Implementation ◽  
Different Cultures

While there has been a great deal of research on the application and implementation of IS, there is less research on the variables which can contribute to the successful strategic implementation of IS and its relation to the cultural/work values of the people involved in the implementation. We are familiar with the two paradigms for evaluating IS, the first calls for the evaluation to be based on the relation to design specification - or user needs. The second concentrates on the performance related aspects which consider outcome of the system. This paper presents a model, based on research of different cultures, that outlines an approach to consider in relating the correlation of IS to the Culture and Work values of the individuals in a particular cultural setting.

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