Journal of Women Empowerment and Studies (JWES) ISSN:2799-1253

Homeland and Other Homes: A Parallel Study of the Portrayal of Female Diasporas in Monica Ali’s Brick Lane and Adib Khan’s Seasonal Adjustments

2024-04-03T07:07:26+00:00

The diaspora writers miss what they cannot experience back home and so they write; they write about the memories they can never make, the moments they can never relive, and the “home” they can never actually call home. Monica Ali and Adib Khan’s representation of homeland in their respective novels Brick Lane and Seasonal Adjustments is rather predictable; the same age-old abused East which is a place to be nostalgic about but not a place to settle in. Where Ali’s protagonist Nazneen struggles to create a “home” around her domestic world in London, she does find the freedom, never allowed to her back in Bangladesh. On the contrary, Khan’s minor character Nadira in Seasonal Adjustments has a successful career and life in London, however, fails to call England her “permanent home”. It is said that the females are “internal diasporas” in their own homes, however, they adjust more easily in their adopted land than the male ones as they experience freedom in their exile in the foreign land and can forge an identity of their own which is often denied back home. This paper endeavours to capture the experience of the female diasporas shared in these two novels and tries to understand different diaspora experiences regarding home and other homes, thus acknowledge the fact that all diasporas are not identical and they do not share identical experience regarding their homeland and adopted land.

Assessment on Harassment Experienced by Women Residing in Kaytapos, Indang, Cavite

2024-04-03T10:49:14+00:00

Harassment is a widely spreading problem that afflicts people and societies worldwide and gradually undermines the principles of equality, dignity, and respect. The study aimed to understand and explore the nature of the various women’s harassment, their effect on individuals and societies, and to explain the importance of comprehensive strategies to prevent this kind of behavior. Previous research has primarily relied on cross-national surveys of adolescents to demonstrate that religious bullying or victimization was significantly associated with depression, intentional violence and injury, and suicidal ideation. The researchers used a descriptive quantitative approach to assess the level of harassment experienced by women residing in Kaytapos, Indang, Cavite. The researchers obtained data from the participants through the use of survey questionnaires. The results showed that the average age of the respondents was 39.44 years, most of them are college graduates, single in terms of their civil status, and the majority of the respondents, according to their occupation, are students. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that women in Barangay Kaytapos Indang, Cavite, rarely experience psychological harassment. The study can be expanded by conducting it in other barangays, municipalities, and such.

From Ego to Empowerment: Deconstructing Narcissism in Margaret Atwood’s Dystopian Masterpieces

2024-05-03T07:01:30+00:00

The goal of this study, From Ego to Empowerment Deconstructing Narcissism in Margaret Atwood's Dystopian Masterpieces, is to identify and evaluate which characters in The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments characterize as Simone de Beauvoir's Narcissist in her theory on the Other. According to this, the narcissist makes their own ego and desires the focus of their universe. They look to other people for approval, exaltation, and attention to boost their sense of worth. This desire for outside approval frequently results from insecurity, which people try to mask by portraying themselves as exceptional. According to the analysis, Paula, Shunammite, Aunt Vidala, Aunt Lydia all exhibit characteristics of a Narcissist. Paula and Shunammite take delight in staging themselves as successful women—the role they create for themselves—and revel to the glory it brings. Aunt Vidala sees herself a righteous woman who gives herself a pass on guilt when she does something terrible, making her mysticism as the cause of her narcissism. Lastly, Aunt Lydia, enjoys her power, as the Aunt with highest authority, which makes the idea of losing it and shrinking back to a normal woman difficult to stomach. The study also examined the Narcissist's role in patriarchal society. The Narcissist's stance illustrates that culture, religion, politics, business, and social norms often justify male dominance in civilizations. Family, religion, culture, tradition, and politics must be re-evaluated to include women as subjects of their own lives and as human rights.

Hurdles and Challenges Perceived by Women Scientists in India

2024-05-09T06:35:08+00:00

Women constitute a high percentage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) graduates in India but this is not well reflected at the professional level. It is believed that women face numerous challenges, affecting not only their choice of STEM as a career but also their professional and personal lives. Thus, it is essential to understand the underlying causes. The study aims to explore the hurdles faced by women in CSIR laboratories. A primary survey, using questionnaires, was conducted to gain a realistic and holistic view of their experiences of working and the differences they come across in the work environment compared to the other gender. Data was collected from 582 women scientists, technical staff, and students. The survey explored the role of personal, institutional, and social factors responsible for promotions/ hindrances in the scientific career. Analyses were conducted using both quantitative and qualitative data. Insights and suggestions were also sought from the respondents to enhance further understanding and remedial measures. Suitable policies could be framed based on the recommendations for gender equality in STEM.

Impact of Globalization on Women Empowerment in the Presence of Corruption

2024-05-14T07:11:00+00:00

Positive spillover effect of globalization ascends women empowerment but under corruption benefits of global integration on women empowerment become vulnerable. Results attain through instrumental variable regression analysis reveal that under the presence of corruption benefits of globalization on women empowerment are significantly reduce by 18 percent. This outcome sorts corruption as main hindrance element in trickle-down the fruitful advantages of globalization on women’s betterment. More corrupt the country, less benefits of globalization will be translated to women, and less will be the women empowerment in the country, this fact implies relevance for the policy formalization. Moreover, economic, political and social globalization has positive and significant effect on women empowerment.