Empowered Peasant Women: Character Development and Independence

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10.2991/978-2-38476-273-6_82How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Peasant Women; Character Development; Independence

Abstract

This study explores the process of character development and journey towards independence amongst peasant women in rural areas. Through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis, the experiences of 12 peasant women from various socioeconomic backgrounds were examined. The findings suggest that personal hardships and barriers in accessing education, financial services, and agricultural resources have been instrumental in shaping the strong character and determination of these women. Yet structural gender inequalities continue to limit their autonomy and capacity to thrive independently. Most women expressed a sense of pride in overcoming adversity through relentless diligence, resourcefulness, and gradual self-empowerment. Some became recognized role models in their communities for successfully managing agricultural businesses after years of struggle. Hence the study highlights the need for more grassroots initiatives, vocational training programs, and policy changes to foster such resilience and independence amongst peasant women on a wider scale. It argues for greater social recognition and support systems to enable peasant women to gain economic self-sufficiency, unlock their entrepreneurial potential, and assume more leadership roles in rural development.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mimin Maryati
AU  - Solehudin Solehudin
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/02
TI  - Empowered Peasant Women: Character Development and Independence
BT  - Proceedings of 5th Borobudur International Symposium on Humanities and Social Science 2023
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 784
EP  - 792
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-273-6_82
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-273-6_82
ID  - Maryati2024
ER  -