scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence & ICTs for Women and Equality

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 253-268
Author(s):  
Chara Papoutsi ◽  
Irene Chaidi ◽  
Athanasios Drigas ◽  
Charalabos Skianis ◽  
Charalampos Karagiannidis
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
School Grade ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Pyramid Model ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Beliefs About Emotions ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential for the existence of peaceful societies, with human resources that are fully utilized and sustainable development. Emotional Intelligence is not gender biased and it is an integral key to successful personal and working life. In (Drigas & Papoutsi, 2021) there was an attempt to construct a reliable and valid measurement instrument of emotional intelligence with 81 items, based on the theoretical nine-layer pyramid model of emotional intelligence. The sample was consisted of 520 teachers (129 males and 391 females) from primary and secondary school grade and the data was collected with the Nine Layer Pyramid Model Questionnaire for Emotional Intelligence. Among other results we examined gender differences in emotional intelligence. The results revealed some differences between the two genders on emotional intelligence with women scoring higher on overall emotional intelligence. This article also provides an overview of the prevailing emotional intelligence status of both sexes as it emerges through research, beliefs about emotions between women and men, and suggestions for avoiding stereotypes and proper interventions for raising emotional both men and women. Finally, a reference is made to technology in its various forms, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which is also associated with emotional intelligence and has great potential to empower women worldwide and promote gender equality

scholarly journals Exploring New Pathways to Gender Equality in Education: Does Information and Communication Technology Matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-55
Author(s):  
Ayesha Qaisrani ◽  
Ather Maqsood Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Equality In Education

Through the use of the System Generalized Method of Moments Technique, this study aims to establish links between Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), gender equality in education and economic growth, for segregated levels of education. The study focuses on the decade of 2000-2010 for the case of Lower Middle Income countries. Through simultaneous solution of the models, it is concluded that ICTs do have some potential to promote gender equality but the relationship is not strong enough, either due to lack of relevant statistical data or due to inefficient integration of ICTs into the society. It is, however, deduced that the strongest factor promoting gender equality is the average schooling of adult population. Furthermore, the study finds out that for lower middle income countries, gender equality at lower levels of education plays an important role in economic growth than gender equality in higher education.

Editorial

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (17) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Aimée Vega Montiel
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Feminist Research ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Women And Girls

In order to support the achievement of the UNESCO University Network UniTWIN in Gender, Media and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) objectives, this issue of the journal is dedicated to disseminating research in gender, media and ICT led by members of the Network. All of them assume the two principles of feminist research: it is scientific as well as political, since it seeks to transform social conditions for the achievement of gender equality. In summary, what these works show, is the holistic nature of the feminist agenda in communication and invite to take advantage of the possibilities of the UNESCO UniTWIN Network in Gender, Media and ICT, to promote gender equality and the human rights of women and girls.

scholarly journals Gender Equality and Sustainable Development: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Nigerian Laws and Practices to Guarantee the Woman’s Human Right

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 398-420
Author(s):  
Oluwakemi Odeyinde
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
International Treaties ◽  
Human Right ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Women In Parliament

In light of the prevalence of discriminatory practices and violence against women, gender equality has been internationally recognized as one of the sustainable development goals to be achieved by state parties before the year 2030. However, achieving equality between men and women has been the greatest human right issue in Nigeria. The main aim of this article is to show that women are important in promoting sustainable development. However there are provisions of the Nigerian law which discriminate against a woman. This article argues that sections 221, 353, 357 and 360 of the Criminal Code and sections 55, 282(2) of the Penal Codediscriminate against a girl or woman. In addition, although Nigeria is a party to a number of international treaties such as CEDAW, gender discrimination remains a major threat to sustainable development. The limited number of women appointed in the senate shows the extent of marginalization of women in Nigeria. For example, the United Nations rating of Nigeria in human development is low due to the fact that the percentage of seats held by women in parliament is so minimal compared to the men. Therefore the findings of this article are to assist policymakers in enforcing sustainable practices that promote gender equality by among other things, amending the relevant provisions of the criminal code and the penal code which discriminates against a female in Nigeria. Finally, to reconsider bringing back the gender equality bill that was rejected for second reading in 2015 at the floor of the senate.

Women in legislature after II World War

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Niewiadomska-Cudak
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Voting Rights ◽  
World War ◽  
National Parliaments ◽  
The World ◽  
Promote Gender Equality

Summary The article treats not only about the struggle of women to obtain voting rights. It is an attempt to answer the question as to why only so few women are in national parliaments. The most important matter of the countries in the world is to confront stereotypical perception of the roles of women and men in a society. It is necessary to promote gender equality in the world of politics.

Positive Duties and Gender Equality

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 91-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colm O'cinneide
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Fourth Generation ◽  
Positive Duty ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Substantive Equality ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Positive Duties ◽  
And Gender ◽  
First Time

The imposition since 1998 of a variety of positive equality duties upon public authorities has attracted comparatively little academic attention. However, these duties are a central part of current government equality initiatives, increasingly constitute a major part of the work of the UK's equality commissions, and have been described as an essential part of a new ‘fourth generation’ of equality legislation. It now appears likely that a positive duty to promote gender equality will soon be imposed upon public authorities, which will complement similar race and disability duties. Will the introduction of this positive gender equality duty add to, detract or complement existing statutory provisions? Given the danger that ‘soft law’ initiatives may undermine existing anti-discrimination controls, will the duty provide a clear steer to public authorities, or will it lack teeth, substance and direction, and possibly even prove counter-productive? Such positive duties are designed to compensate for the limitations of existing anti-discrimination law, by requiring the taking of positive steps to promote equality and eliminate discrimination, rather than just compelling a reactive compliance with the letter of the (equality) law. The justifications in principle for the introduction of such duties are strong: for the first time, the introduction of a positive gender duty will impose a clear legislative obligation upon public authorities to adopt a substantive equality approach and to take proactive action to redress patterns of disadvantage linked to gender discrimination. Serious concerns do however exist as to the extent to which such duties can be enforced, and the danger that they will simply encourage greater bureaucratic activity at the expense of real change. The proposed gender duty, as with the other duties that have been introduced, is no panacea. Nevertheless, it does constitute a good start, can serve a useful function by empowering public authorities to take positive action, and if effectively used will be a very valuable point of pressure to push for better things.

scholarly journals Developing a Measurement Scale of Gender-Friendly Hospital Environments: An Exploratory Study of Customer Perceptions in Taiwan

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying-Chyi Chou ◽  
Van Dang ◽  
Hsin-Yi Yen ◽  
Pi-Shan Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Customer Perceptions ◽  
Hospital Environments ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Healthcare Environments ◽  
And Gender

According to the United Nations, males and females should be given equal treatment in physical and psychological services, and healthcare institutions should exert greater efforts to reduce the gap in gender equality. However, this issue has been largely ignored in previous literature on healthcare environments. Designing a hospital environment that focuses on gender differences is critical to academic researchers and practical managers in all healthcare institutions. Thus, as an exploratory effort, this study aims to develop a measurement to assess customer perceptions of gender-friendly hospital environments. To identify and refine the structure of the instrument, two studies are conducted at different hospitals in Taiwan. The exploratory evidence shows there are five factors (i.e., physical design, functional design, marking design, gender perception, and gender-friendly services) and 28 items in the measurement scale of gender-friendly hospital environments. Results also show that gender-friendly hospital environments affect customers’ loyalty and willingness to pay. Based on our findings, hospital practitioners and researchers can adopt the measurement instrument used in this study to deal with the gap of gender equality in healthcare environments.

scholarly journals Women's movements and the State in Portugal: a State feminism approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 459-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Monteiro ◽  
Virgínia Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The State ◽  
Women's Movements ◽  
State Feminism ◽  
Promote Gender Equality

Abstract This paper aims to contribute towards a better understanding of the dynamics of women's movements and their relations with institutions, political parties and the official mechanisms used to promote gender equality. It is the outcome of the first study on State feminism in Portugal. Our research was carried out using a case study which focused on the main gender equality official mechanism and its networks, which required a qualitative approach. We concluded that currently, while the Portuguese State is confronted with its persistent inability to implement gender equality policies, the present situation of Portuguese women's movements is that of redefining and adjusting to the major challenge of reinvention and resignification within a very difficult external environment.

scholarly journals The Sustainable Developments Goals and Buddha’s Teachings

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Sabita Dhakhwa
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Loving Kindness ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Buddha

 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The Buddha delivered several Dhamma discourses to diverse people in the various places for forty-five years; from the time he attained enlightenment until he entered into Mahaparinibbāna. These Dhamma discourses are related to non-violence, equality and peace. The elimination of all forms of gender based violence and promotion of equality are very much related with change of attitude and positive mind development. Moral conducts (Sila), Right speech, Right livelihood, Right understanding, practicing of loving kindness (Mettā, Saraniya Dhammas, etc are some of the Buddha’s teachings which can contribute to attitude change and positive mind development. The teachings of the Buddha are in harmony with the spirit of Gender equality goal of SDGs. Therefore, the article intends to throw light on the following aspects: What are the Buddha’s teaching for Gender equality? and how Buddha’s teachings can contribute to eliminate gender based violence and promote Gender equality which is one of the goal of SDGs.

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