An Evaluation Study on an Intervention Model on Consciousness-Raising and Community Participation for Low-Income Women

Abstract

This paper discusses the effectiveness of an intervention model that was targeted at facilitating consciousness-raising and community participation of low income women in achieving the objectives of reducing gender stereotypes and cultivating a belief in gender equality. A quantitative study was conducted by adopting the Sex-Role Egalitarianism Scale and 11 questions were developed with regards to family and gender equality. The research results provided evidence that the intervention model had effectively reduced gender stereotyping in five areas; raised the sense of self of the participants in their relationship with in-laws; and strengthened belief in gender equalities in family and society.