scholarly journals Socio-Cultural Issues of Religious Minorities in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safia Zainab ◽  
Zahid Zulfiqar ◽  
Kamran Ishfaq ◽  
Iqbal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Religious Identity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Religious Minorities ◽  
Government Role

Minorities are basically defined as ascribed status such as gender, race, ethnic, and religious background. The objectives of the current study were to determine the socio-cultural issues of religious minorities in Southern Punjab; to know the minorities’ social condition and to examine the satisfaction of the respondents regarding government role regarding the protection of minorities. The study was conducted in two districts Rahim Yar khan and Multan of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected from 200 minority residents of districts Rahim Yar Khan and Multan through structured interview schedule. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique. Collected data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0 version. It was found that majority of the respondents were from the rural areas and illiterate and less than ten thousand rupees per month. Majority of the respondents did not own the property and face lot of socio-cultural discriminations in daily routine of life. The respondents faced a lot of issues due to their religious identity and it strongly hit their socio-cultural, economic and even personal life. It is suggested that government should have to implement the prescribed laws to protect the minority rights and give them confidence to spend their life with full zeal and zest.

Religious identity and politics: Exploring the causes of the political persecution of religious minorities in Kohat District, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 205789112199757
Author(s):  
Jan Alam
Keyword(s):  
Religious Identity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Religious Minorities ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Political Persecution

Religious minorities are victims of political isolation and persecution in societies, where they are subject to violence and discrimination. This study was undertaken in a terrorism-affected area to explore those elements that subjugate and suppress religious minorities’ political participation and representation. To conduct an in-depth analysis, a qualitative inquiry was used for data collection and analysis. The researcher interviewed 13 Christians, seven Hindus, and six Sikhs, using a purposive sampling technique and a semi-structured interview guide. The primary data were analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. The researcher found that some of the underlying factors behind the political persecution are leadership vacuum, political neglect, post-election negligence, vote dislocation, political ignorance, and political subordination. This study presented a framework for policymakers to solve minorities’ political problems, and for researchers to better understand the minorities’ political oppression on local and international levels.

Concern and Maintenance During Twilight Years

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
Pallavi Banjare ◽  
Jalandhar Pradhan ◽  
Rinshu Dwivedi ◽  
S.S. Mahapatra ◽  
Bikash Ranjan Debata
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Younger Generation

The present article focuses on the perception of elderly regarding younger generation in rural Odisha. Data for this study were collected from the rural areas of Bargarh district using semi-structured interview schedule. For this study, 310 males and females were interviewed by using systematic sampling technique. Various issues like condition of the aged in context of respect and care have been taken into consideration. Other factors like their level of satisfaction from the care provided by their children and how they perceive today’s youth has been analysed. ANOVA was conducted to see which socio-demographic variables have the most significant effect on the perception of elderly later, factor analysis is used and the results show that the elderly have a negative perception regarding the younger generation. Results show that the elderly feels that today’s youth is selfish and least bothered about their needs and demands.

scholarly journals Land Selling Scenario of Person Leaving Agriculture in Nayagarh District of Odisha

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Anupam Dakua ◽  
Kalyan Ghadei
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Ex Post Facto Study

Aim: Land being the most important consideration in the social status in the rural areas, selling of them is considered as bad signs in India. Many times, it is observed that farmers were compelled to sell their lands due to manyreasons. Depeasantisation is one of them. In the current paper the land selling scenario of the Depeasantised persons is analysed. Study Design and Place of Study: An Ex-post-Facto study has been conducted in Nayagarh District of Odisha, which is one of the peri-urban districts of the Capital city of Odisha. Methodology: A total of 280 number of Depeasantised persons were selected randomly from 5 blocks out of 8 blocks of the district for the study. A structured interview schedule was prepared for collecting the data from the respondents. With proper statistical tools the data was analysed and interpreted for the result. The proportion of respondents sold land, category of farmers who sold land, the reason of land selling, and the persons to whom the land sold was found out during the investigation. Result: Almost half of the depeasantised persons have sold their lands, all of then have sold a portion of their lands only. More than 85 percent of the respondents belonged to the marginal farer category who had sold their lands. Debt repayment was the primary factor for selling of land in the study area. Most of the depeasantised persons more than 60 percent had sold their lands to landlords and other moneyed persons. Conclusion: To safeguard the interest of the farmers and to prevent the land selling of the small and marginal farmers government should have more focused approach to solve this issue.

scholarly journals Problems Faced by Elderly According to Gender in Rural Areas of Chittoor District

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
U. Hemavathi ◽  
B. Swaroopa Rani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Elderly Living

Ageing is natural process spanning the life period from conception through birth,infancy, childhood, adolescenceand old age. In India aged people faced mainly three type’s problems those are physical/Health problems, financial problems and Socio-psychological problems. The present study was undertaken to know the problems faced by elderly living in rural areas of Mannarupalli (village). The sample consists of sixty (60) Elderly. People (30) Male and (30) Female.The sample was selected in three categories 60-70, 70-80, 80 and above. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select the sample, I have used interview schedule developed koala reedy (1990) was used to collect the information the statistical analysis used for percentage and frequencies were calculated. Results revealed from the study were majority of the elderly were facing physical problems and psychological problems than social problems .where as men are facing more physical and economic problems than women. Women were facing more psychological problems than men. Regarding social problem both the men and women are facing equally.Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol-3, issue-1: 65-67

scholarly journals THE USE OF AGRO- BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
AJOKE OLUWATOYIN KAYODE
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Level Of Use

The use of agro-biodiversity practices are key coping strategies in adapting to climate change. This study determined the level of use of Agro- biodiversity conservation practices, assessed the benefits of the practice and identified constraints to its use. A three- stage sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents on which a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analysis.  Results shows that the use of animal dungs and plant residues as bio-fertilizers  was common biodiversity practice among farmers. 82.5% of the farmers were in the low level of use of these practices.  Constraints such as high cost of production lack of awareness of the use of these practices, were major constraints to the use of biodiversity practices. Age, years of schooling years of farming experience were significantly related to level of usage of Agro biodiversity practices. The study concludes that the level of use of Agro biodiversity practices among farmers was low and influenced by socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers. It recommends that government and other stake holders should provide necessary facilities for this practice. Extension agents should also sensitive farmers on the usefulness of Agro-biodiversity.  

scholarly journals THE ISSUE OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION AMONG RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeniyi Felix Akinrinde ◽  
Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho ◽  
Israel Ogulande
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Farming Families ◽  
The Government

The rising incidences of poverty among rural farming families are the reason behind renewed interest in income diversification. This study determined the level of income diversification; identified alternative income sources; examined the reasons for diversification; and identified the constraints to diversification. A three-stage random sampling technique was used in selecting 160 households on which a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics, a Likert-type scale, and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analyses. Findings reveal that 1.3% of the households had no additional sources of income while 40.6% had at least four. Trading (55%) and livestock keeping (40.7%) were the most popular alternative income sources. The declining farm income (mean = 2.96) was the primary reason for diversification, while poor rural infrastructure (mean = 3.04) was the most severe constraint to income diversification. Farm size, access to extension services, household size, age and educational level of the household head were significantly related to the level of income diversification at p < 0.05. The study concluded that the level of income diversification was high and influenced by socioeconomic characteristics of the households. It recommends that the government should provide adequate infrastructural facilities in rural areas. Farmer associations should also ensure better prices for agricultural produce through joint marketing.

scholarly journals Perception of adult men and women regarding rape in Delhi, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Binu Thomas ◽  
Shilpa Sharma ◽  
Veena Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rape Victims ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Common People ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Adult Men

This study aimed at assessing the perception of adults towards rape. This descriptive study included 50 adults residing in Delhi, India, selected using convenient sampling technique. A structured interview schedule was used for data collection. Results revealed that people still do not have positive perceptions for rape victims. While majority of the respondents were females, yet many of them responded that a woman was responsible for rape in various situations. This study concluded that the issue of gender sensitization needs to be taken seriously by educationists, sociologists, politicians and common people alike.

scholarly journals Stakeholder Mapping and Corporate Social Responsibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
Ruchi Tyagi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Final Study ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Sports Goods

The purpose of this paper is whom do Sports Goods Industry (SGI) consider as their stakeholder, which stakeholders they give priority to others and why. The present study is exploratory. A list of sports goods manufacturers in Meerut was procured from the Federation of sports goods manufacturers. The total number of manufacturers as per the list was 356. With the help of a simple random sampling technique, 50 were selected for a pilot study, and 100 for the final study. The required information obtained using a structured interview schedule. There are nine interest groups identified by the SGI Meerut. These are - customers, suppliers, competitors, governments, partners, communities, owners, investors and labor. Out of the recognized interest groups in SGI Meerut, customers top the list of preference. There is a need of accommodating stakeholders concerns in business.

scholarly journals Awareness Regarding Health Promotion of Infants among Mothers of Rupandehi, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Kavita Lamichhane ◽  
Swetha Maharjan ◽  
Anuja Kachapati
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Optimum Growth ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Level

INTRODUCTION: Health promotion of infancy is necessary for the optimum growth and development. Mother is significant person for the promotion of health of infant. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the awareness regarding health promotion of infants among 78 mothers in Bhim Hospital of Siddharthanagar Municipality by using purposive sampling technique. Semi- structured interview schedule was used to collect data and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS version 20. RESULTS: The study findings revealed that 51.3% of the respondents have low level of awareness regarding health promotion of an infant. There was statistically significant association between respondents’ level of awareness with occupation and respondents’ husband’s age. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that more than half of the mothers have low level of the awareness regarding health promotion of the infant. Mothers’ occupation and husbands’ age are the influencing factors on mothers' knowledge regarding health promotion of infant.

Assess the Constraints Perceived by Vegetable growers in Adoption of Ecofriendly Technology in Madhya Pradesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeraja PATEL ◽  
Sandeep CHOUHAN ◽  
Sandhya CHOUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
The Government ◽  
Vegetable Cultivation

This study was conducted in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh with the sample size of 120 Vegetable Growers. These 120 vegetable growers were drawn from 10 vegetable growing villages using proportionate random sampling technique. Based on the experts opinion, recommended vegetable cultivation practices were selected for studying the adoption behaviour. All the selected farmers were interviewed personally using a well-structured interview schedule. For the analysis of collected data, descriptive statistics like percentage and analytical statistics were used. The majority of the respondents faced several constraints in adopting the eco friendly management practices. High yielding resistant varieties were costly and thus the vegetable growers were unable to purchase those (81.66%). Moreover, less training on eco-friendly management practices was received by the farmers (76.66%) along with less subsidies and technical support from the government (62.50%). Low knowledge about the environmental issues (50%), less participation of the farmers in extension programmes (41.66%), and inadequate environmental education at the secondary level (29.16%) also hindered the adoption of eco friendly management practices.

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