Esta pesquisa tem como tema a configuração das relações de gênero nas igrejas pentecostais, mediante um olhar mais atento às esferas familiar e sexual. Entender como homens e mulheres interagem neste grupo religioso, como ressignificam seus papéis sociais em família e em relação à própria igreja e como a instituição religiosa se coloca neste processo são aspectos que constituem o problema do trabalho. A nossa proposta é a de que tanto o processo de construção de ressignificações subjetivas por parte das mulheres e homens pentecostais a partir de sua conversão/ adesão religiosa, quanto seus reflexos na realidade objetiva, podem ter como fonte uma diversidade de formas de apropriação dos repertórios heterogêneos de bens e mensagens disponíveis, gerando “hibridações”. Assim, entendendo esse processo enquanto “passagens” entre diversas sub-culturas, justificamos o título do trabalho: Passagens Híbridas: relações de gênero e pentecostalismo. / The subject of this research is the configuration of gender relations in Pentecostal Churches, with a special attention to familiar and sexual spheres. Our aim is to understand first how both men and women interact in this specific religious group, second how they re-signify their social role in the family and in the church and, last, the importance of the religious institution in this process. For us, both the construction process of subjective re-significations from Pentecostal men and women since their religious conversion/adhesion, and their reflexes on the objective reality, may have as a source a diversity of appropriation forms of the heterogene repertory of goods and messages available, thus generating ‘hybridisations’. Therefore, understanding this process as ‘passages’ between different cultures, we justify the title of this work: Hybrid passages: gender relations and Pentecostalism.

Submitted by Rosivalda Pereira (mrs.pereira@ufma.br) on 2017-05-25T21:48:41Z No. of bitstreams: 1 RarielleRodriguesLima.pdf: 2176723 bytes, checksum: 2c1c8b2a77f1c30d395c0c898e513dcb (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-05-25T21:48:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RarielleRodriguesLima.pdf: 2176723 bytes, checksum: 2c1c8b2a77f1c30d395c0c898e513dcb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-10-21 / In this dissertation I propose understand gender concepts of teachers physical education, on the ways direct the systematization of the contents of the practical classes in the city of Pios XII, given the prominence it has practicality in discipline, differing attitudes and practices based on gender, since historically, the construction of the discipline was permeated by discourses that consider sexual difference as natural stuck on the genitals, in line discourses of biology, medicine, psychiatry etc. This delimitation has guided activities and content taugh in school physical education. I make use of the ethnographic method and participant observation techiniques, semi-open interveiwes and focus groups to acquire information on the break-in period in the city of Pius XII, which involved teachers, students and managers between August 2014 and March 2015. I use me of Scott's contributions (1995), Butler (2003, 2004), Louro (2002, 2003), Foucault (1987, 2012), Luz Jr (2001, 2002), Romero (1990; 2001) Daolio (1995), Oliveira (1996); Kunz (1993), Darido et. al. (2001) among others for discussions that permeate the spaces of school physical education highlighting the social relations of genres produced and reproduced in "doing physical education" at school. / Nesta dissertação proponho compreender as concepções de gênero dos (as) professores (as) de educação física, sobre os modos como direcionam a sistematização dos conteúdos das aulas práticas no Município de Pio XII, tendo em vista, o destaque que tem o aspecto prático na disciplina, diferenciando atitudes e práticas em função do gênero, uma vez que historicamente, a construção da disciplina esteve permeada por discursos que consideram a diferença sexual como natural fincada nos genitais, em consonância com discursos da biologia, da medicina, psiquiatria etc. Essa delimitação tem orientado as atividades e os conteúdos ministrados na educação física escolar. Faço uso do método etnográfico e de técnicas de observação participante, entrevistas semiabertas e grupos focais para a aquisição de informações no período de inserção no Município de Pio XII, que envolveu professores (as), alunos (as) e gestores (as) entre agosto de 2014 e março de 2015. Utilizo-me das contribuições de Scott (1995), Butler (2003; 2004), Louro (2002; 2003), Foucault (1987; 2012); Luz Júnior (2001; 2002), Romero (1990; 2001) Daolio (1995), Oliveira (1996); Kunz (1993), Darido et. al. (2001) entre outros (as) para as discussões que permeiam os espaços da educação física escolar evidenciando as relações sociais de gêneros produzidas e reproduzidas no ―fazer educação física‖ no espaço escolar.

Le développement des cultures commerciales (cacao, café), exclusivement destinées à l’exportation dès la fin du XIXème siècle, a transformé la physionomie des campagnes du Cameroun, mais aussi les structures sociales et économiques des sociétés qui les ont adoptées. Dans les sociétés bamiléké et béti, l’agriculture était fondée sur le principe de la division sexuelle du travail laissant aux femmes une place centrale dans la production alimentaire. Le travail de la terre constituait l’une des composantes de l’identité féminine et conférait aux femmes un rôle économique majeur dans ces sociétés. L’introduction des cultures d’exportation pendant la période coloniale a entraîné une transformation des systèmes agraires et affecté le rôle des femmes. Notre étude analyse l’évolution des rapports de genre à travers notamment la cohabitation entre les cultures vivrières (féminines) et d’exportation (masculines) dans les exploitations familiales. Elle explore la manière donc les politiques coloniales ont influencé d’une part les systèmes familiaux de production agricole et d’autre part les rapports sociaux (aînés-cadets, hommes-femmes), en ce qui concerne notamment l’accès aux ressources de production. Elle met en évidence les luttes des femmes Bamiléké pour la préservation de leurs droits sociaux et économiques à la fin de la période coloniale / The development of commercial crops such as cocoa and coffee exclusively for export at the end of the nineteenth century deeply transformed Cameroon's rural areas as well as the social and economic structures of the societies that adopted them. In the Bamileke and Beti societies, agriculture was based on the principle of a sexual division of labor in which women had a central role in food production. Agricultural work was one of the components of female identity and gave women a major economic role in these societies. The introduction of export crops during the colonial period led to a transformation of agrarian systems that affected the role of women. This study analyzes the evolution of gender relations, notably through the coexistence of food (female) and export (male) cultures on family farms. It explores the way in which colonial policies influenced both family systems of agricultural production and social relations (elders-cadets, men-women), especially with regard to access to productive resources. It highlights the ways Bamileke women struggled to preserve their social and economic rights at the end of the colonial period

The aim of this study is to examine socio-economic transformation and gender relations in Lao PDR after the adoption of economic liberalization by the Lao government in the late 1980s. Against a background of general socio-economic transformation in Laos the main focus of the study is on the local level, with emphasis on how people in their everyday lives have engaged with and handled the changes. The application of economic liberalization shaped new conditions for people in local communities, and various livelihoods strategies were adopted under the new circumstances. The study examines gender relations, livelihoods and actors of change in two different contexts of globalization. The first context is the case of foreign direct investment in the Sepone mine, the largest gold-copper mine in the country located in Vilabury district, Savannakhet province. Five villages located close to the mine and directly affected by the operation were chosen as research site. The second case is the context of international tourism development in the small town of Vang Vieng, situated halfway between Vientiane Capital and the world heritage town of Luangprabang. The purpose with the two case studies is to examine how changes take place in different places of the same country under the same political direction and development policy. The study is inspired by theories of space and place and the view that phenomena are place-based and different places are constituted by different socio-spatial relations. The findings show that profound changes took place both in the economic and social-cultural spheres, including in gender relations. The two contexts experienced different processes of changes: in the context of Vilabury district, the transformation was produced through top-down development and created a dependency pattern where new social inequalities and social stratification emerged through unequal access to the new resources of the villagers. In the context of Vang Vieng and the expansion of international tourism, the development process proceeded more through a bottom-up pattern; the villagers perceived they were important actors of development, had more equal access to resources and could define livelihood strategies by themselves.

Although interpersonal communication studies have focused on various aspects of interpersonal relationships, research on the player identity and gendered emotional manipulation in romantic relationships has received little attention. This narrative research inquiry was undertaken to explore perceptions of men and women related to the player identity and gendered emotional manipulation. This investigation used social construction as a theoretical perspective to understand three areas of investigation that include: the existence and relevance of the player identity, the player’s relation to emotionally manipulative behaviour, and the connection between socially constructed gender conventions and the player identity. Hesse-Biber’s (2006) feminist interviewing approach guided semi-structured interviews with six male and six female participants. Respondents reported the existence and relevance of the player identity in romantic relationships today, connecting this identity to emotionally manipulative behaviour, as well as relating this identity to traditional gender conventions. Finally, implications for men and women in romantic relationships today and future areas of research are discussed in light of these findings.

Although interpersonal communication studies have focused on various aspects of interpersonal relationships, research on the player identity and gendered emotional manipulation in romantic relationships has received little attention. This narrative research inquiry was undertaken to explore perceptions of men and women related to the player identity and gendered emotional manipulation. This investigation used social construction as a theoretical perspective to understand three areas of investigation that include: the existence and relevance of the player identity, the player’s relation to emotionally manipulative behaviour, and the connection between socially constructed gender conventions and the player identity. Hesse-Biber’s (2006) feminist interviewing approach guided semi-structured interviews with six male and six female participants. Respondents reported the existence and relevance of the player identity in romantic relationships today, connecting this identity to emotionally manipulative behaviour, as well as relating this identity to traditional gender conventions. Finally, implications for men and women in romantic relationships today and future areas of research are discussed in light of these findings.

<p>In this study, I explored the experiences of gender and power relations among a group of black women holding leadership positions in six government departments in the Western Cape. South Africa is in a process of transition and, to create a departure from the past, key objectives focus around the transformation of gender disparities and the eradication of racism and other forms of inequality and discrimination in all spheres of this society. There are many methods utilized to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the private and public sectors. However, there is a lack of research regarding the social environment for women once they have entered into these structures (Angevine, 2006). This study made use of a feminist qualitative methodology which guided the research. Six semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted in order to carry out an in-depth exploration of participants&rsquo / experiences. After the participants had given consent, the interviews were audio-recorded, then transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed in accordance with qualitative thematic analysis. All standard ethical considerations to protect the participants and the researcher were taken into account and practised throughout the research. The findings show evidence that black African women leaders in government departments have internalized learnt subservient characteristics / and that this serves to undermine their authority as leaders. Specifically, larger social power relations and traditional forms of authority undermine their capacity to express authority in work environments. They also experience both subtle and blatant racist and sexist prejudice in the form of stereotypes and hostility in the workplace. A minority of women managers actively oppose the gendered notions that undermine their leadership. Ultimately, black African women managers are not accepted or supported as legitimate leaders in the workplace. Women leaders are perceived to be incapable of performing effectively as leaders because of gender and racial stereotypes that serve as hindrances to their expression of leadership. The study found that some participants conform to the socially constructed notion of maintaining a work-life balance and this poses a challenge for such leaders. Those who are married attempt to balance career and life by maximizing on their management of their time. A number of women had made the personal decision to remain single in order to focus explicitly on their careers.</p>

This study attempts to better understand gender relations in the process of resettlement among families of Afghan forced migrants in Turkey. In addition it tries to gain an insight into whether those gender relations have been changed by this migration. In order to ascertain these possible changes a field study including participant observation, in depth interviews and interviews with experts was conducted in a city in Central Anatolia to which Afghan migrants are assigned. Since 2007 Afghan asylum-seekers represent a new event in Turkey. They have admitted the right to seek asylum in Turkey very recently. Furthermore, as their population has risen to become the third largest of the non-European asylum seekers in Turkey / there is a need for more research about them and the associated issues. The research findings demonstrate patterns of changes concerning gender relations. Changes can be explained by using the concepts of liminality. Those changes sometimes accommodated emancipation for women / alongside this the opposite occurred too. Liminality produced different patterns of gender relations.

This thesis investigates an adult education program led by Casa de la Mujer, a women’s organization in San Juan del Sur in the south of Nicaragua. At this centre, women acquire vocational skills and engage in workshops about women’s rights, domestic violence awareness and sexual and reproductive health. Several gender and development scholars suggest that empowerment can be achieved through women’s informal education programs that aim to facilitate critical learning for consciousness-raising and self-awareness. This was the topic of my field research at this centre. I conducted semi-structured interviews and participant observation to gain an understanding of how those in the program feel that their participation has impacted their gendered power social relations and livelihood opportunities. My research indicates that despite facing various barriers, through the skills development and gender training programs participants of Casa de la Mujer are able to act as agents to make strategic life decisions.

<p>In this study, I explored the experiences of gender and power relations among a group of black women holding leadership positions in six government departments in the Western Cape. South Africa is in a process of transition and, to create a departure from the past, key objectives focus around the transformation of gender disparities and the eradication of racism and other forms of inequality and discrimination in all spheres of this society. There are many methods utilized to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the private and public sectors. However, there is a lack of research regarding the social environment for women once they have entered into these structures (Angevine, 2006). This study made use of a feminist qualitative methodology which guided the research. Six semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted in order to carry out an in-depth exploration of participants&rsquo / experiences. After the participants had given consent, the interviews were audio-recorded, then transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed in accordance with qualitative thematic analysis. All standard ethical considerations to protect the participants and the researcher were taken into account and practised throughout the research. The findings show evidence that black African women leaders in government departments have internalized learnt subservient characteristics / and that this serves to undermine their authority as leaders. Specifically, larger social power relations and traditional forms of authority undermine their capacity to express authority in work environments. They also experience both subtle and blatant racist and sexist prejudice in the form of stereotypes and hostility in the workplace. A minority of women managers actively oppose the gendered notions that undermine their leadership. Ultimately, black African women managers are not accepted or supported as legitimate leaders in the workplace. Women leaders are perceived to be incapable of performing effectively as leaders because of gender and racial stereotypes that serve as hindrances to their expression of leadership. The study found that some participants conform to the socially constructed notion of maintaining a work-life balance and this poses a challenge for such leaders. Those who are married attempt to balance career and life by maximizing on their management of their time. A number of women had made the personal decision to remain single in order to focus explicitly on their careers.</p>