PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SELF HELP GROUPS In the backdrop of women empowerment

PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SELF HELP GROUPS In the backdrop of women empowerment
Author: Dr. Basawaraj M. Bappan
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1387634410

Empowerment is an active multi dimensional process which enables women to realize their full identity and powers in all spheres of life. Power is not to be translated; nor can it be given a way. Also power has to be acquired and once acquired it needs to be exercised, sustained and preserved. Women have to empower themselves. This means that they have to understand the causes of the existing inequality of women in all sectors, economic, social, political, legal and educational spheres and take the initiative to develop their status.

Social networks, mobility, and political participation: The potential for women’s self-help groups to improve access and use of public entitlement schemes in India

Social networks, mobility, and political participation: The potential for women’s self-help groups to improve access and use of public entitlement schemes in India
Author: Kumar, Neha
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2018-08-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Women’s self-help groups (SHGs) have increasingly been used as a vehicle for social, political, and economic empowerment as well as a platform for service delivery. Although a growing body of literature shows evidence of positive impacts of SHGs on various measures of empowerment, our understanding of ways in which SHGs improve awareness and use of public services is limited. To fill this knowledge gap, this paper first examines how SHG membership is associated with political participation, awareness, and use of government entitlement schemes. It further examines the effect of SHG membership on various measures of social networks and mobility. Using data collected in 2015 across five Indian states and matching methods to correct for endogeneity of SHG membership, we find that SHG members are more politically engaged. We also find that SHG members are not only more likely to know of certain public entitlements than non-members, they are significantly more likely to avail of a greater number of public entitlement schemes. Additionally, SHG members have wider social networks and greater mobility as compared to non-members. Our results suggest that SHGs have the potential to increase their members’ ability to hold public entities accountable and demand what is rightfully theirs. An important insight, however, is that the SHGs themselves cannot be expected to increase knowledge of public entitlement schemes in absence of a deliberate effort to do so by an external agency.

Self-help Groups and Rural Development

Self-help Groups and Rural Development
Author: S. Bose
Publisher: MJP Publisher
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2019-06-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Introduction SHGs and Development: The Scenario SHGs and Micro credit and Micro finance Global Analysis of Self-Help Groups Detailed Analysis of SHG in Tamilnadu Self-Help Group and its Members Role of SHGs in Social Transformation Summary of Major Analysis Promotion of Self-Help Groups Bibliography Index

Dairy Processing: Advanced Research to Applications

Dairy Processing: Advanced Research to Applications
Author: Jagrani Minj
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2020-04-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811526087

This book focuses on advanced research and technologies in dairy processing, one of the most important branches of the food industry. It addresses various topics, ranging from the basics of dairy technology to the opportunities and challenges in the industry. Following an introduction to dairy processing, the book takes readers through various aspects of dairy engineering, such as dairy-based peptides, novel milk products and bio-fortification. It also describes the essential role of microorganisms in the industry and ways to detect them, as well as the use of prebiotics, and food safety. Lastly, the book examines the challenges faced, especially in terms of maintaining quality across the supply chain. Covering all significant areas of dairy science and processing, this interesting and informative book is a valuable resource for post-graduate students, research scholars and industry experts.

Finance, Law, and the Crisis of COVID-19

Finance, Law, and the Crisis of COVID-19
Author: Nadia Mansour
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2022-02-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030894169

This book analyzes the impact of Covid-19 in different areas such as corporate social responsibility and legislation in SMEs, insolvency law, behavioral finance, government interventions in markets, financial disclosure, the emergence of unregulated financial sectors, the increase of coronavirus-related crimes, and the development of banking regulations in the Covid-19 pandemic, among others. The coronavirus epidemic, which has spread throughout the world, has highlighted the inadequacies of the health and social systems of all states, even the most advanced. The health emergency has required extraordinary measures, especially at the level of laws that are essential for the preservation of lives, health, and livelihoods. The priority for governments and even the international community was, from the outset, to prevent infections and care for those affected. Such a strategy required an unusual increase in health spending, even though it exceeded the State's financial capacity and lacked fiscal space. In addition to this challenge, which has not yet been overcome, there is another, that of redressing the consequences of the measures taken (general containment). It should be pointed out that during health crises, the state may have to review the requirement for transparency because of the emergency, but not free itself from it. The urgency could never be an alibi for a violation of citizens' rights and freedoms. With urgency, financial management systems must be flexible and responsive to all occurrences, while ensuring optimal use of resources and minimizing the risks of fraud and corruption.

Readings in Ethnic Psychology

Readings in Ethnic Psychology
Author: Pamela Balls Organista
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317827937

This pioneering reader is a collection of fundamental writings on the influence of culture and ethnicity on human social behavior. An overview of current psychological knowledge about African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics/Latinos in the United States, Readings in Ethnic Psychology addresses basic concepts in the field--race, ethnic identity, acculturation and biculturalism. In addition, psychosocial conditions such as risk behaviors, adaptive health behaviors, psychological distress, and culturally appropriate interventions are also explored.

The Cambridge Handbook of Community Psychology

The Cambridge Handbook of Community Psychology
Author: Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1137
Release: 2021-12-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1108621783

This comprehensive handbook provides community psychology approaches to addressing the key issues that impact individuals and their communities worldwide. Featuring international, interdisciplinary perspectives from leading experts, the handbook tackles critical contemporary challenges. These include climate change, immigration, educational access, healthcare, social media, wellness, community empowerment, discrimination, mental health, and many more. The chapters offer case study examples to present practical applications and to review relevant implications within diverse contexts. Throughout, the handbook considers how community psychology plays out around the world: What approaches are being used in different countries? How does political context influence the development and extension of community psychology? And what can nations learn from each other as they examine successful community psychology-based interventions? This is essential reading for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers involved with community well-being.

Self-Help Support Groups For Older Women

Self-Help Support Groups For Older Women
Author: Lenard W. Kaye
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2022-01-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317711521

This work is based upon a research study whose purpose was to collect new information about the special benefits and drawbacks of formal organizations' efforts at social network building for older women. In it, a two-tiered investigation was carried out: a national review of a select group of model self-help support programmes for older women throughout the United States; and an in-depth community case study of a nationally recognized model program of self-help support groups, leadership training, networking and community outreach/education for older women. It provides the research-oriented reader with scientific evidence to assess the relative efficacy of self-help group programming.

Self-Help/Mutual Aid Groups and Peer Support

Self-Help/Mutual Aid Groups and Peer Support
Author: Thomasina Borkman
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9004448004

Social science research on self-help/mutual aid groups and organizations from 1960 on is reviewed. Voluntary peer-run mutually supportive groups’ diversity illustrated through Alcoholics Anonymous, mental health groups and others. Socio-political contexts shape self-help/mutual aid. Borkman’s autoethnographic narrative highlights her participation.