Thinking out of the ‘Man box’: An intersectional exploration of gender dynamics in northern Bangladesh via gender tracking framework

Khan, Md. Sahed; Haque, Sadika; Sarkar, Md Abdur Rouf; Hoque, Md. Nazmul; Noman, S M Mehedy Hasan; Wahid, Tabassum

doi:10.1016/j.wds.2023.100100

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“…The Government of Bangladesh has demonstrated an acknowledgment of the significant significance of promoting genderinclusive entrepreneurship. Consequently, they have implemented various policies and initiatives with the objective of providing assistance and empowerment to women entrepreneurs (Khan et al, 2023). A noteworthy endeavor involves the formation of Women Entrepreneur Development Associations (WEDAs) in different geographical areas within the nation (Dionysopoulou & Aivaliotou, 2021).…”

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Exploring the Gender Dimension in Entrepreneurship Development: A Systematic Literature Review in the Context of Bangladesh

Hasan Emon,

Nisa Nipa

2024

WIJAR

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This systematic literature review explores the nuanced gender dimension in Bangladesh's entrepreneurship development. Employing a meticulous research methodology, including a comprehensive search strategy, data extraction, thematic analysis, and ethical considerations, the review synthesizes academic literature to unveil challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. The findings reveal formidable obstacles, such as restricted access to formal financial resources due to gender biases, societal norms reinforcing traditional roles, a lack of tailored training, and barriers to networking and mentorship. Government initiatives, including Women Entrepreneur Development Associations, reserved quotas, and microcredit programs, aim to address these challenges and promote gender-inclusive entrepreneurship. Women-led enterprises significantly contribute to job creation, local economic growth, and income redistribution. Beyond economic impact, women's entrepreneurship enhances decision-making power, challenging traditional gender norms and fostering equity. The review emphasizes the need for targeted policies, improved access to capital and skills development, and awareness campaigns. Recommendations include eliminating gender-based financial discrimination, developing comprehensive training, expanding mentorship, and highlighting the broader economic impact. Public awareness campaigns challenging stereotypes are vital for a supportive environment. Future research should explore policy effectiveness, technology's role, experiences of marginalized communities, and long-term impacts. Addressing these areas with evidence-based policies can create an enabling environment where women entrepreneurs thrive, contributing to a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous society. This review serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders committed to advancing gender-inclusive entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and beyond.

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Exploring the Gender Dimension in Entrepreneurship Development: A Systematic Literature Review in the Context of Bangladesh

Hasan Emon,

Nisa Nipa

2024

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“…One of the reasons behind such a slow varietal adoption rate can be the conventional varietal development approach (supply-driven) followed by the rice breeders in Bangladesh, in which breeders mostly prefer traits that do not always match the needs of different farmer groups, i.e., men and women (Hossain et al, 2003a,b;Sarkar et al, 2017). In Bangladesh, women farmers' engagement in agriculture has been ever-increasing (Haque et al, 2017;Khan et al, 2017Khan et al, , 2023Khan, 2019), and their thoughts and perceptions are equally important in developing improved rice varieties. Also, women's knowledge of post-harvest management and cooking quality (Paris et al, 2005;Gurung et al, 2013) are important considerations in developing rice varieties for different agroecologies suffering from both biotic and abiotic stresses.…”

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Data-driven review on gender and rice varietal trait preferences in Bangladesh

Khan,

Sarkar,

Islam

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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In Bangladesh, farmers adapt to changing conditions through the adoption of improved varieties containing new or combined traits. The diverse varietal adoption decisions among farmers stem from gender-based differences in trait preferences. This review synthesizes existing knowledge to assess the nature, extent, and causes of gendered disparities in rice varietal trait preferences among farmers and consumers in Bangladesh. To enhance the data-driven nature of this review, we not only scrutinized secondary articles (45 documents) and databases but also incorporated and analyzed primary data on varietal adoption and trait preferences. The analysis revealed a pronounced need for rice breeding programs in Bangladesh to integrate both market and climate-smart traits, aligning with gender-specific needs in developing optimal rice product profiles. Analysis of primary data unveiled substantial variations in women and men farmers’ varietal trait preferences, influenced by factors like income, access to farming information, household size, land size, and decision-making. Consequently, addressing gender-differentiated trait preferences in the development of improved rice varieties is crucial to curtail farmers’ varietal adoption lag in Bangladesh. The findings underscore the necessity of systematic identification and integration of gender-differentiated varietal trait preferences into rice breeding programs. Failure to account for such preferences may disadvantage the gender-responsiveness of developed varieties and limit the anticipated impact. Therefore, understanding the biophysical, social, and cultural dynamics of diverse farmer groups from a gender perspective is imperative for achieving gender-responsive rice variety development in the context of Bangladesh. This process involves identifying key gender concerns for integration into rice breeding programs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainable agriculture.

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Does gender diversity mediate the relationships of diversity beliefs and workplace happiness?

Islam,

Alam,

Penalba

2024

Front. Sociol.

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Though its intensity varies across cultures, practicing diversity beliefs has become increasingly prevalent in contemporary business organizations. Traditionally, diversity encompasses various aspects such as gender, education, religion, language, age, ethnicity, culture and personality orientation. The current study has demonstrated to identify the mediating effects of gender diversity on diversity beliefs and workplace happiness. The targeted population is made up of full-time Bangladeshi employees working in both public and private organizations. The researchers distributed a questionnaire to 500 employees and obtained 320 valid responses, resulting in a response rate of 64%. The study used the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique to assess the mediating effects and direct effects among the variables. The results demonstrate that gender diversity significantly mediate the associations between diversity beliefs and workplace happiness. This means that employees are more likely to be happy with their jobs if the workplace reflects gender variety in its workforce. The study further demonstrates that workplace happiness significantly affects employees’ job satisfaction, engagement and commitment. The present research foregrounds that firms and concerned authorities must increase their various attempts to establish gender-equal policies that appear to be more effective for diversity practice and workplace happiness in work organizations.

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Thinking out of the ‘Man box’: An intersectional exploration of gender dynamics in northern Bangladesh via gender tracking framework

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Exploring the Gender Dimension in Entrepreneurship Development: A Systematic Literature Review in the Context of Bangladesh

Exploring the Gender Dimension in Entrepreneurship Development: A Systematic Literature Review in the Context of Bangladesh

Data-driven review on gender and rice varietal trait preferences in Bangladesh

Does gender diversity mediate the relationships of diversity beliefs and workplace happiness?

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