Deconstructing gatekeepers discourses in the establishment of self-help groups for women in rural India

Baily, Supriya

doi:10.1093/cdj/bst059

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“…In this sense there were additional social constrains and added an extra layer of obstacles to participation. Whilst prior literature finds men gatekeepers allow women participation if there is some return for the family or community (Baily, 2014), our research adds to this by showing how access to participation is only enabled when gatekeepers are assured participation was 'vital' (i.e. packaged as a women-only issue) and presented as 'non-threatening' to their way of life and existing social structures.…”

Section: Navigating Gender Dynamics For Inclusive Conservation Partic...mentioning

confidence: 77%

“…For example, community members who occupy positions of power can sometimes exert gate-keeping functions that are difficult to challenge, especially when these roles are informally established (Baily, 2014;Larson & Ribot, 2004). Concurrently, there is a narrative in the literature suggesting that less privileged community members often expect and prefer gatekeeping, looking up to the village elites to oversee aid projects and in some cases, even further their personal interests as a compensation for their leadership (Mansuri & Rao, 2004;Platteau & Gaspart, 2003).…”

Section: The Perils Of Participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Participation Strategies and Ethical Considerations in NGO Led Community-Based Conservation Initiatives

Ghafran,

Yasmin

2024

J Bus Ethics

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This study examines the participation strategies of an environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) in community-based conservation (CBC) initiatives in the developing country context of Pakistan. We use local Pakistani concepts and terms to interpret and narrate our study. Drawing on the micro-mobilization literature, our analysis embeds a situated analysis of the ‘biradari’ (kinship) structures that pervade Pakistani social and cultural milieu. We shed light on the importance of various gatekeepers in providing access and ongoing support for CBC initiatives, suggesting NGOs must navigate complex cultural and social structures to manage participation in developing country contexts. Here our findings point to the importance of local knowledge not just in articulating community needs but also in articulating participation strategies. Furthermore, even though ‘elite’ structures have the potential to jeopardize equitable participation and project long-term sustainability, our analysis suggests interacting and gaining ‘bharosa’ (trust) of communities’ via these structures is critical to participation. While previous research has called into doubt the efficacy of CBC in advancing conservation, we suggest that frequent and culturally atoned engagement is a must for environmental NGOs working in socially entrenched developing nations. Our research brings to light the complex ethical terrain navigated by environmental NGOs in CBC projects, illuminating the inherent potential for both empowering and subjugating outcomes.

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Section: Navigating Gender Dynamics For Inclusive Conservation Partic...mentioning

confidence: 77%

Section: The Perils Of Participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Participation Strategies and Ethical Considerations in NGO Led Community-Based Conservation Initiatives

Ghafran,

Yasmin

2024

J Bus Ethics

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“…Clearly, each woman commanded a different degree of authority and empowerment within their household. Baily 43 reported that women needed male guardian consent to participate in SHG activities, and the expectation of male villagers that such participation would benefit both the women themselves and their families and communities.…”

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“One for All and All for One”: Consensus-building Within Communities in Rural India on Their Health Microinsurance Package

Dror

Panda²,

May

et al. 2018

World Scientific Series in Health Investment and Financing

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Introduction:This study deals with consensus by poor persons in the informal sector in rural India on the benefit-package of their community-based health insurance (CBHI). In this article we describe the process of involving rural poor in benefit-package design and assess the underlying reasons for choices they made and their ability to reach group consensus. Methods: The benefit-package selection process entailed four steps: narrowing down the options by community representatives, plus three Choosing Healthplans All Together (CHAT) rounds conducted among female members of self-help groups. We use mixed-methods and four sources of data: baseline study, CHAT exercises, in-depth interviews, and evaluation questionnaires. We define consensus as a community resolution reached by discussion, considering all opinions, and to which everyone agrees. We use the coefficient of unalikeability to express consensus quantitatively (as variability of categorical variables) rather than just categorically (as a binomial Yes/No). Findings: The coefficient of unalikeability decreased consistently over consecutive CHAT rounds, reaching zero (ie, 100% consensus) in two locations, and confirmed gradual adoption of consensus. Evaluation interviews revealed that the wish to be part of a consensus was dominant in all locations. The in-depth interviews indicated that people enjoyed the participatory deliberations, were satisfied with the selection, and that group decisions reflected a consensus rather than majority. Moreover, evidence suggests that pre-selectors and communities aimed to enhance the likelihood that many households would benefit from CBHI. Conclusion: The voluntary and contributory CBHI relies on an engaging experience with others to validate perceived priorities of the target group. The strongest motive for choice was the wish to join a consensus (more than price or package-composition) and the intention that many members should benefit. The degree of consensus improved with iterative CHAT rounds. Harnessing group consensus requires catalytic intervention, as the process is not spontaneous.

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“…However, the functioning and participation of women in SHG are influenced by socio-cultural structures and market forces (Guerin & Kumar, 2017; Morgan & Oslen, 2011). Studying the factors in forming SHG as a community of women in the village, Bailey unfolds the power dynamic of relationships shared by women on par with males in the community and family (Baily, 2014). It exemplifies the role of culture and development in revisiting the concept of community in development practices.…”

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(Re) conceptualizing and Contextualizing ‘Community’ in Tribal/Indigenous Cultures and Development in India

Bori

2023

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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This article discusses the need to (re)conceptualize and contextualize ‘community’ in tribal/Indigenous cultures and development practices. While the community has been a key concept in Indian village studies, it has been predominantly analyzed and applied in the caste structural framework of Indian society. Examining the concept in the spectrum of village studies, this article argues that the academic interest in enquiring about communities in India requires widening its scope beyond the caste framework to encompass tribal/Indigenous societies’ development and cultural experiences of community life. It posits to explore the possibilities of multiple meanings of community in the scope of studying tribal village communities.

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Deconstructing gatekeepers discourses in the establishment of self-help groups for women in rural India

Cited by 10 publications

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Participation Strategies and Ethical Considerations in NGO Led Community-Based Conservation Initiatives

Participation Strategies and Ethical Considerations in NGO Led Community-Based Conservation Initiatives

“One for All and All for One”: Consensus-building Within Communities in Rural India on Their Health Microinsurance Package

(Re) conceptualizing and Contextualizing ‘Community’ in Tribal/Indigenous Cultures and Development in India

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