scholarly journals The social functions of female voice in politics and national development in selected political speeches of Patience Jonathan

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-215
Author(s):  
Chioma Izuegbunam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
National Development ◽  
Female Voice ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Women's Voice ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Political Speeches ◽  
The Government ◽  
Agent Of Change

Over the years, political and socio-economic participation in African society have been asymmetrical, and full of gender inequality. Women’s participation in politics has been very low in Africa especially Nigeria due to the patriarchal structure of the society. Women and their voices are often made to appear irrelevant in issues that affect their lives and society; they are sometimes regimented to ‘kitchen’ and’ bedroom’ responsibilities alone. However, the influence of women’s voice in conflict resolution, socio-economic status of different homes and the society at large cannot be underpinned. This could be seen in the role of Aba women’s riot of 1929. Their engagement in civil society, politics and social movements help to shape their society, and lobby the government towards the development of their areas. Several efforts and agitation both from women quarters and UN Right of Women to ensure that female voices are heard in politics, and policy making and decision taking of the society have been made, yet not much has been achieved in the political structure of Nigeria. This study investigates the social roles of female voice towards national development in selected political speeches of voices in politics encourage social mobilization and collective action towards political success, and resolving conflicts and crisis that bedevil the national development. Again, Women’s voice in politics helps to create social dynamism in politics and serves as agent of change. Keywords: Social Functions, Female Voice, Political Speech, National Development

Manifesting Ecofeminism in Peatland Restoration: Policies, Actions, and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Myrna Asnawati Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Power Relations ◽  
Sufficient Time ◽  
Resource Tenure ◽  
Peatland Restoration ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government

<p>Degradation of peatland ecosystems occurs as a result of excessive exploitation leading to peat drainage and fires. This was influenced by a masculinity perspective in resource tenure and utilization. Ecofeminism presents a different perspective on narratives and inter-relationships of human with nature, including the place of women in them. Injustice that befalls women occur due to unequal power relations in the control and utilization of resources in the peatland ecosystem. This paper discusses the Government of Indonesia’s efforts to reduce gender injustice through Peatland Restoration’s policy. Two policies are discussed here, namely the Social Safety Safeguard and Peat Cares Village Program. It is concluded that women's participation must be able to resolve the imbalance of power relations among women as well as between gender. This requires sufficient time and everlasting education.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Livelihood Patterns of the Tibetan Refugees in Kathmandu

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-94
Author(s):  
Neelam Shahi
Keyword(s):  
Social Economic ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Home Affair ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Tibetan Refugees ◽  
Sampling Survey

This Study entitled as “Livelihood Pattern of the Tibetan Refugees in Nepal” (A Case Study of the Samdupling in Jawalakhel and Khampa Refugee Camp in Boudha- Jorpati) aims to discover the livelihood patterns of Tibetan refugees residing in the Samdupling camp in Jawalakhel and Khampa Refugee’s Camp in Boudha-Jorpati. The paper intends to examine the problems confronted by Tibetan refugees residing in the Samdupling camp and Khampa Refugee’s Camp. The study itself is conducted with the objectives of describing the present socio-economic status of Tibetan refugees dwelling in aforementioned camps located inside the Kathmandu valley and Lalitpur. This write-up not only deals with different livelihood aspects of Tibetan refugees but also compares the livelihood of two camps to list out the social, economic and political problems affecting their livelihood. However, this study is mainly based on the primary information and the data which were collected using the techniques of household survey and sampling survey, along with questionnaire and interview during the several field visits to camps. The paper concludes by stating that government intervention is required to resolve the issues affecting the livelihood of Tibetan refugees. Tibetan refugees’ problems required a political yet humanitarian resolution. The government needs to decide on whether to endow the citizenship or refugee card to the refugees who have been deprived of the both, or opt for the third-party settlement. For that Tibetans refugees also need to cooperate and coordinate with the refugees department under the Ministry of the Home Affair, Government of Nepal

scholarly journals Urban Nighttime Leisure Space Mapping with Nighttime Light Images and POI Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiping Liu ◽  
Yue Deng ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Haosheng Huang ◽  
Qingyun Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Nighttime Light ◽  
The Government ◽  
Physical Features

Urban nighttime leisure spaces (UNLSs), important urban sites of nighttime economic activity, have created enormous economic and social benefits. Both the physical features (e.g., location, shape, and area) and the social functions (e.g., commercial streets, office buildings, and entertainment venues) of UNLSs are important in UNLS mapping. However, most studies rely solely on census data or nighttime light (NTL) images to map the physical features of UNLSs, which limits UNLS mapping, and few studies perform UNLS mapping from a social function perspective. Point-of-interest (POI) data, which can reflect social activity functions, are needed. As a result, a novel methodological UNLS mapping framework, that integrates NTL images and POI data is required. Consequently, we first extracted high-NTL intensity and high-POI density areas from composite data as areas with high nightlife activity levels. Then, the POI data were analyzed to identify the social functions of leisure spaces revealing that nighttime leisure activities are not abundant in Beijing overall, the total UNLS area in Beijing is 31.08 km2, which accounts for only 0.2% of the total area of Beijing. In addition, the nightlife activities in the central urban area are more abundant than those in the suburbs. The main urban area has the largest UNLS area. Compared with the nightlife landmarks in Beijing established by the government, our results provide more details on the spatial pattern of nighttime leisure activities throughout the city. Our study aims to provide new insights into how multisource data can be leveraged for UNLS mapping to enable researchers to broaden their study scope. This investigation can also help government departments better understand the local nightlife situation to rationally formulate planning and adjustment measures.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENDIDIKAN LANJUT USIA KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN CENDANA KELURAHAN ANDALAS KECAMATAN PADANG TIMUR DALAM MEWUJUDKAN KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Murlis Murlis
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Value System ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

The social welfare of the elderly is an action as an effort to fulfill the needs of the community, especially the elderly who are unable to carry out their social functions, namely by providing assistance and sponsorship services. Thus, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their welfare so that they can live properly. According to Government Regulation Number 43 of 2004, what is meant by efforts to improve the social welfare of the elderly is a series of activities carried out in a coordinated manner between the government and the community to empower the elderly so that the elderly can continue to carry out their social functions and play an active role naturally in the life of the community, nation and state. Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 13 of 1998 concerning the Welfare of the Elderly states that efforts to improve the social welfare of the elderly are carried out on the basis of faith and devotion to God Almighty. Efforts to improve social welfare are aimed at extending the life expectancy and productive period, creating independence and welfare, maintaining the cultural value system and kinship of the Indonesian nation, and getting closer to God Almighty.

scholarly journals Aspects of the Feminist Movement in the Albanian Monarchy (1928-1939)

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Esilda Luku
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Feminist Movement ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
The Right ◽  
Queen Mother

This paper aims to analyze the characteristics of the Albanian feminist movement during the Monarchy and its impact on improving the social and economic status of the women. in the late 1920s, women's societies operating in different cities were suspended by the Albanian government due to the economic crises, the social and cultural backwardness and mainly because of the efforts to centralize the political power, putting under control the women's organizations, too. The monarchical government supported only the establishment of "Albanian Women" society in Tirana, under the patronage of Queen Mother and headed by Princess Sanie Zogu. It spread its activity among many Albanian cities and in diaspora and published a magazine periodically. The intention of the feminist movement in Albania was the education of girls and women, aimed at raising their cultural level, to overcome the old patriarchal mentality. The "Albanian Women" society contributed to the organization of courses against illiteracy for the emancipation of women which was closely related to the construction of a modern state. Secondly, the women's participation in the economic activity, such as old industries and handicrafts, would improve the female economic conditions and above all her position in family and society. The activity of "Albanian Women" society was helped by the governmental policies to increase the educational level of women, establishing Female Institutes, which played an important role in social progress and economic growth. Also the improvement of the legislation guaranteed women the civil rights, but unfortunately they didn't win the right to vote, as women in the developed countries. However, the Albanian feminist movement, despite the difficulties and its limitations, marked a significant effort concerning the national organization of women dedicated to their empowerment in community.

scholarly journals Analysis of Revocation of Land Rights by the Government Reviewed from the Concept of Loss

Cepalo ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Natasha Marcella Geovanny ◽  
Marchelina Theresia ◽  
Devina Felicia Widjaja
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Land Rights ◽  
The State ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

The control of land by the state is stated in Article 33 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (UUD 1945). Based on this article, it means that the State has authority over land tenure, this encourages the writing of a journal on the application of social functions and the determination of compensation that occurs in the land sector. This research was conducted because the authors see that there are still many disputes related to the implementation of the social function itself and the application of the determination of compensation as stipulated in the provisions relating to this matter it is caused because the application in real life has not been running optimally. This study aims to find out how the government’s authority should be for land tenure and its relation to social functions and the determination of compensation. The location used as a case study is located in Batu Jaya Village, Tangerang City. Data collection is done by interviewing several related parties and also conducting a literature study by finding sources related to government authority over land tenure, the concept of social functions, and the determination of compensation. The results of this study indicate that the government has the power to grant land rights and revoke land rights in the public interest.

General characteristics of the professional training of the social work in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Luong Manh Ha
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
New Science ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Policy Systems ◽  
Charitable Activities

Social work in Vietnam is currently considered a promising new science and profession going through a period of institutionalization. Along with evolving charitable activities, there is a need for training social workers, which is confirmed by the need to provide highly qualified assistance to people in difficult situations. Social policy is one of the most important policy systems of each country, which are developed, managed and implemented by the state. In addition, social policy is considered as an instrument of the state’s political system to solve social problems, the im-plementation of the state’s social functions. We give a review of the system status of future bachelors of social work professional training, as well as the policies of the government and ministries of Vietnam to maintain and develop social initiatives. We conclude that the decisions, directions and prospects for the development of policy preparation in the field of practical social work and the training of professional personnel for it in Vietnam in the near future are a rather promising strategy supported by the Government of the country at all levels, as they are considered as an important basis to develop the social work of Vietnam during its international integration.

La projection spatiale de la politique togolaise de développement rural dans la préfecture de l'Oti

Africa ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-447
Author(s):  
Ayéchoro K. Akibode
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
The Other ◽  
Traditional Logic ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
Political Realities ◽  
Budget Revenue

AbstractInitiated in 1978 in order to “involve the Oti basin in national development”, the Namiélé project, like any other project, has changed when coming into contact with political realities and (to a lesser extent) with the social and economic context.Four years after the beginning of the project, events have modified the basin development programme. In 1982, Togo authorities decided to enlarge an animal reserve on both sides of the Oti: the farmers were moved from their villages to be resettled away from the river.In addition, in the same year, the government, confronted with a difficult economic situation, reduced the investments that had been planned for the fulfilment of the project. As far as the populations profiting from the project are concerned, neither an appropriate ideology wrapped up in generosity nor paternalism are enough to make them accept an innovation: they are sometimes reluctant, sometimes cooperative, exercising an unacknowledged pressure on the project's future.The state also keeps an eye on its interests (increasing budget revenue, maintaining trade balances, and the like). The project has become an opportunity for conflict where two essentially contrary logics have to coexist: on the one hand the administrative logic of the financiers who initiated the project and on the other hand, the traditional logic of the populations caught up in the project.

scholarly journals The Social Change of Barru District Society Due to the Construction of the Makassar - Parepare Railway Line

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
S Jailany Darwis ◽  
Eva Banowati ◽  
Fadly Husain
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Railway Line ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Agent Of Change

Indonesia that continued to change over time will no doubt affect the aspects of life. Aspect that could provide sustenance was the need of transportation through the construction of the Makassar - Parepare railway line. The goal was to know the social changes and adaptation patterns of children when social changes occurred as a result of the construction of the Makassar-Parepare railway. This study used qualitative method with descriptive analysis. The informants of the study were; 1) PPK Railway Development of South Sulawesi, 2) Affected communities, 3) Head of BPD in Ajakkang village, and 4) Head of Polewali environment. The data collection technique of this study were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results is construction of the Makassar - Parepare railway led a social change that could be seen based on the process and time. The planned social change occurred because the government is the agent of change in the development. The unplanned social change occurred because of the flooding. The form of social change based on the time of revolution in development has led to conflict due to different interests. The adaptation of children to social changes in society tends to conformity adaptation rather than other forms of adaptation.

scholarly journals Domestic Workers amongst Paradoxes of the Politics of Gender and the Politics of Developmentalism: A Case Study from Indonesia in New Order Era

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Diah Irawaty
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Gender Politics ◽  
New Order ◽  
Domestic Sphere ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Political Approach ◽  
The Government ◽  
Women's Role ◽  
The One

<p>As a political control over women to enforce them to follow state’s narrative of ideal women, the New Order regime produced and applied two contradictory forms of gender politics. On the one hand, Soeharto campaigned for state maternalism that promotes fulltime women’s role in domestic sphere. These women were claimed to be the pillar of the nation. On the other hand, the government endorsed the politics of developmentalism that carried out women in development and enforced women’s participation in the national development agendas. Women were encouraged to leave their homes and abandon their families. How was this contradictory<br />gender politics produced, reproduced and applied toward female domestic workers? What were social-political contexts behind the deployment of this political approach? What are the implications of this politics to the situations of women’s domestic workers?</p>

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