The impact of the changing weaving industry on the culture and socioeconomic development of maya women in Guatemala

Growing demand for handwoven Maya textiles from Guatemala parallels recent international fascination with Maya civilization. This thesis surveys the effects of increases in demands for artisan textiles in Guatemala, and explores the reactions of women involved in Aj Quen, a weavers' association. The hypothesis is that the well-being of Maya women depends on their participation in the association. This is tested by using indicators of the weavers' attitudes defined as their "well-being" regarding 1) health, 2) education levels, 3) child care practices, and 4) economic stability. Interviews were conducted with 127 Maya women. Data were documented, providing a crucial missing link in the current literature of "women in Guatemala." The results of this study yield baseline data demonstrating that health and child care practices are not directly related to women's participation in the association. Their education levels increased as a direct result of working with the association, as did economic stability, although less consistently.

Knowledge and perceptions of domestic violence services among women in Ghana

Support services are important to the mental and physical well-being of survivors of intimate partner violence. However, researchers and service providers note that survivors seldom report violence to formal domestic violence services in Ghana. Despite calls from service providers for Ghanaians to report domestic violence, few studies have focused on women’s knowledge and perceptions of formal domestic violence services in Ghana and how these perceptions influence their help-seeking behaviour. This thesis presents qualitative findings on Ghanaian women's knowledge and perceptions of formal domestic violence services. Also, challenges to service delivery are explored. Results revealed that awareness among respondents of available services was low. Additionally, most respondents had negative perceptions of these formal services. This study demonstrates that more educational campaigns need to be carried out to raise awareness among Ghanaians on domestic violence and the formal interventions available in the country. Additionally, service providers and policy makers must formulate programmes and policies that are better suited to the uniqueness of the Ghanaian situation.

Religious differences in electoral turnout among women in Northern Ireland

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Mormon women in support of ERA at International Women's Year conference in Houston

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"Sexism in the Schools" conference at P.S. 41 about the changing roles of women in Africa and America

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Women in support of Iranian women and aginst [Ruhollah] Khomeni

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Betty Friedan speaks at "Films and Women" meeting about violence against women in motion pictures

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Women in support of Iranian women demonstration

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Women in Central Park after second Women's March down Fifth Avenue

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Jewish women demonstrate at the U.N. in support of Jewish women in Russian prisons

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"Sexism in the Schools" conference at P.S. 41 about the changing roles of women in Africa and America

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First class with women cadets at West Point (women in the military)

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"Sexism in the Schools" conference at P.S. 41 about the changing roles of women in Africa and America

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One of many homeless women in New York

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Women in support of women prisoners demonstrate in front of Governor Rockefeller's office

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