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Empowerment examined

, 1995
'Empowerment' is a term often used in development work, but rarely defined. This article explores the meaning of empowerment, in the context of its root-concept: power.
Rowlands, Jo
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Women, Social Media and Political Engagement in Japan: A Survey Study

International Quarterly for Asian Studies
Despite comparable levels of political participation between genders, a significant gender gap in political empowerment persists in Japan. Women demonstrate a tendency towards progressive perspectives, yet exhibit lower levels of political interest and ...
Aki Tonami, Hidehiro Yamamoto
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What is a curriculum for life? Using youth participatory action research and applied arts to understand and amplify undergraduate students', children's and young people's mental health and wellbeing recommendations for education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Mental health is a critical issue globally, with young people being one of the most affected groups. Young people have campaigned vehemently for a ‘curriculum for life,’ arguing that their education is failing to meet their needs (British Council, 2022).
Lisa Stephenson, Helen Young
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English teachers' journeys since the 2020 Iteration of Black Lives Matter

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The 2020 resurgence of Black Lives Matter (BLM) mobilised students in England to demand greater representation of racially minoritised voices in English curriculums—a call highlighted by stark inequity: just 1.5% of GCSE texts studied are by racially minoritised authors, despite racially minoritised students comprising 38.0% of the student ...
Adrian Fernandes
wiley   +1 more source

Breaking the hunger cycle: Can women's empowerment solve Africa's undernourishment crisis?

Global Transitions
Women's empowerment is increasingly recognized as a vital factor in achieving global development goals, particularly the eradication of hunger (SDG 2) and the advancement of gender equality (SDG 5). Despite this relevance, existing studies remain limited
Romaine Doline Ngo Nguéda Radler, Gautier Tchoffo Tameko, Arsene Mouongue Kelly   +2 more
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The situated professional: Preservice teachers' profiling of globally competent teachers and visions of their ‘possible professional self’

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract In response to globalisation, teacher education programmes worldwide are tasked with preparing globally competent teachers (GCTs). Prevailing conceptions of global competence are largely derived from Western‐centric humanistic, neoliberal and transformative narratives, creating a complex landscape for teacher identity formation.
Ji Ying
wiley   +1 more source

Female Empowerment Redefinition in The Devil Wears Prada: A Character Analysis of Miranda and Andrea

Deconstruction plays a significant role in literary analysis as a method of approaching distinct works by querying their original objectives. The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 film that was adapted from Lauren Weisberger's 2003 book of the same name.
Cakrawati, Titis Dewi; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Aisyiyah, Muhsiyana Nurul, Sandy, Fadillah; Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang   +2 more
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Social Capital Strategies and Political Environment in Strengthening Community Risk Management: A Literature Review on Adaptive and Responsive Empowerment Models

Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies
In an increasingly complex risk landscape, community-based risk management requires adaptive and responsive approaches. Literature highlights the crucial role of social capital, yet its effectiveness is significantly influenced by the local political ...
Haryanto, Rina Rosviana, Hadi Supratikta
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Knowing education in Thailand like a global expert organisation: Politics, context and data

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Global expert organisations play increasingly significant roles in the way that education is understood and governed internationally, including by influencing the discourses through which education is conceptualised and shaping norms of what counts as success, failure, progress and the most desirable visions for the future.
Steve Puttick, Chris Atkin, Wayne Dyble, Nick Gee, Ami Montgomery, Chawin Pongpajon, Waewalee Waewchimplee   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A social capital framework to assess ICTs mediated empowerment of environmental community organizations in Western Australia [PDF]

, 2009
The potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in empowering generally under-resourced community organizations has increasingly been acknowledged in recent years. While organizational empowerment refers to the capability to fulfil its
Dhakal, Subas P, Dhakal, S.P.
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