Author: Bishnu Maya Dhungana
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Thesis no.GD-03-08
Year: 2003
Academic Program: Gender and Development Studies (GDS)
Type: Thesis (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 2003
Examination Committee: Barbara Earth (Chairperson); Kyoko Kusakabe, Edsel E. Sajor (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: The study examined a broad range of problems faced by physically disabled women. A qualitative interview of 30 women with physical disabilities (congenital and acquired), which helped us understand all the various aspects of their lives. Seven case studies and quotes from many women scattered throughout the research documented the existence of disability problems including gender discrimination, poverty, inactive state security system, inadequate family support, and negative attitude of people, lack of commitment on the part of government. The available services from non-governmental organizations are also unsatisfactory and gender biased in terms of training and employment. The important of disability and its relation to the gender has not been recognized by the state. State should introduce new gender perspective through policy and law. Level of awareness among people can play vital role in changing social attitude and practices, which is gender biased in nature.
Scholarship Donor(s): Asian Institute of Technology and Olga D Murray
Note: A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development
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