Social studies of Burma
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"Myanmar is a country in transition in more ways than one. Since the general elections held by the State Peace and Development Council(SPDC) in November 2010, the world’s attention has focused on the startling transformations at work in the long-isolated Southeast Asian Nations..."
Source/publisher:
Academia.edu (San Francisco)
Date of publication:
2015-08-21
Date of entry/update:
2022-03-04
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Individual Documents
Category:
Politics and Government - global and regional - general studies, strategies, theory, Politics, Government and Governance - Burma/Myanmar - general studies, Social studies of Burma
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"Shagun Gupta looks at gender equality in relation to age...A recent article published in Tea Circle Oxford provoked some passionate responses arguing that more needs to be done to ensure the progress made on gender equality in Myanmar does not falter. The ensuing debate has largely favoured the rejection of an ill-informed diagnosis that is based on conjecture surrounding the ?myth of the disempowered Myanmar woman?. The thesis presented by Brandon Aung Moe was compelling in theory, and did establish that activists often view gender equality issues in Myanmar as a binary when in fact, they exist on a spectrum. More importantly however, the article failed to ground itself in the lived experience of not only Burmese women but also that of ethnic women who have historically suffered far greater injustices in troubled peripheries of the Union..."
Source/publisher:
teacircleoxford
Date of publication:
2017-08-28
Date of entry/update:
2017-09-02
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Individual Documents
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Articles, reports and sites relating to women of Burma, Society and Culture, Burma/Myanmar - general studies, Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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Abstract: "Socio‐economic
situation
means
an
individual?s
or
a
group?s
position
within
a
hierarchical
social
structure.
Socio-economic
status
depends
on
a
combination
of
variables,
including
occupation,
education,
income,
wealth,
and
place
of
residence.
While
sociologists
often
use
socio-economic
status
as
a
means
of
predicting
behavior,
geographers
used
to
focus
on
that
position
with
the
relations
to
or
reference
of
a
place
or
space
or
a
region.
Therefore,
in
this
paper,
the
variables
of
the
social
and
economic
status
of
a
small
village
will
be
examined
at
an
individual
level
with
the
respects
of
location,
physical
phenomena,
human
resource,
land
use
pattern
and
the
environmental
perception
of
the
rural
dwellers
from
Sinlan
Village.
This
village
is
located
about
1km
northwest
of
Pyin
Oo
Lwin
town.
It
lies
at
an
elevation
of
about
1,160
meters
above
sea
level
so
that
it
receives
temperate
climate.
As
consequence,
the
main
economy
and
living
style
of
the
village
is
quite
different
to
that
of
the
others.
Random
sampling
method
was
used
to
define
the
number
of
households
to
be
visited
and
interviewing
and
field
observation
methods
are
also
applied
to
collect
the
necessary
data
by
the
teachers
and
PhD
preliminary
students
from
Geography
Department,
Mandalay
University.
The
field
survey
was
made
in
February,2015.".....Paper delivered at the International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015.
Nyo Nyo, Soe Sandar San
Source/publisher:
International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015
Date of publication:
2015-09-04
Date of entry/update:
2015-09-04
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Mandalay Division, Economy of Shan State, Social studies of Burma, Cities, International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS) 23-26 July, 2015
Language:
English
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Table of Contents: Foreword 1...
Introduction 7...
Glossary 19...
Defining a Research Problem 27...
Quantitative and Qualitative Research 39...
Baseline Study 58...
Survey Research (1) 74...
Survey Research (2) 84...
Sampling: Non-Probability Sampling
98...
Sampling: Probability sampling 110...
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) 124...
In-depth Interviews 144...
Participatory Learning Appraisal and its Tools 160...
Participatory Action Research (PAR)
184...
Research and Ethics 204...
Research and Project Design 222...
Case study 240...
Quantitative Data Analysis 254...
Qualitative data analysis 276...
Using Secondary Sources or Existing Data
292...
Evaluation Research 300...
Supporting Details 314...
Writing a Report 330...
Policy and Advocacy brief Writing 342
Maxime Boutry, Tun Myint, François Tainturier
Source/publisher:
Inya Institute
Date of entry/update:
2015-09-03
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Individual Documents
Language:
English and Burmese
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As Myanmar emerges slowly from five decades of dictatorship, will it ever catch up with its more prosperous neighbours?...After almost half a century of authoritarian rule, Myanmar (or Burma) is gradually coming in from the cold, dark years of repression and dictatorship giving way to new industries and culture – driven by both, the growing interest of foreign investors and the gradual softening of political criticism and sanctions from the US, Europe and others...However, ... there still is a clear divide between those benefiting from the new world, and those struggling to survive in old Burma. Prosperity – or anything approaching it – is still a long way off. Most of Myanmar?s 60 million people have yet to experience the full benefits of that growing freedom and the country – though rich in natural resources - remains one of most deprived in the world...Thanks to a wide range of newspapers now available the population is becoming better informed but on a practical level although some adventurous entrepreneurs are prepared to take a risk on new start-ups and business ventures, most people do not even have the money to fund their child?s education..."
Sally Sara, Vivien Altman, ABC
Source/publisher:
Aljazeera (People & Power)
Date of publication:
2014-08-21
Date of entry/update:
2014-08-22
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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1. One of the key development challenges faced by Myanmar is how to reduce poverty
and inequality. To achieve this goal, it will be necessary to have a good understanding of the
state and nature of poverty and inequality in the country, including where and who the poor
are, and what causes poverty and vulnerability. This paper discusses the main findings of
the Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey in Myanmar (2009-2010) and related
studies, and outlines their broad implications on poverty reduction strategies and policies in
the country..." Poverty Level and Trends; Poverty, Inequality and Vulnerability; Characteristics of the Poor—Poor vs. Non-Poor Households; Causes of Poverty; Implications on Poverty Reduction Strategies and Policies...Trends in Poverty Incidence [incl by State and region]
Source/publisher:
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Date of publication:
2012-09-00
Date of entry/update:
2012-09-28
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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"This chapter is about the lives of ordinary people in contemporary Myanmar"
Myat Thein
Source/publisher:
Chapter from :Values and life styles in urban Asia: a cross-cultural analysis"
Date of publication:
2005-03-00
Date of entry/update:
2009-10-25
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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In den letzten Jahren h?ufen sich die Meldungen ?ber die kritische humanit?re Situation in Burma. Die sozialen Indikatoren Sterblichkeitsraten, Bildungsindikatoren, Verbreitung von typischen Armutskrankheiten wie Malaria und Tuberkulose, die alarmierende Verbreitung von HIV/AIDS - zeichnen ein d?steres Bild ?ber den Zustand des Landes, wobei es gro?e regionale und gesellschaftliche Unterschiede gibt. Die Brosch?re gibt Einblicke in die Bereiche Gesundheits- und Bildungswesen in Burma, wobei Erfahrungen aus der praktischen Arbeit von Hilfsorganisationen dargestellt werden. Neben Vorstellungen vom Wohlfahrtsstaat werden dar?ber hinaus die Situation burmesischer Migrant/innen in Thailand beleuchtet, die Auswirkungen des Opiumbanns auf die Bev?lkerung der Wa-Sonderregion untersucht und Chancen und Risiken humanit?rer Hilfe diskutiert.
Inhalt: Ulrike Bey: Armut im Land der Goldenen Pagoden?;
Marco B?nte: Dimensionen sozialer Probleme in Myanmar – Ein ?berblick; Hans-Bernd Z?llner: Der Traum vom budhistischen Wohlfahrtsstaat; Tankred St?be: Das Gesundheitssystem in Burma/Myanmar unter Ausschluss der ethnischen Minderheiten?; Brenda Belak: Der Zugang zur medizinischen Versorgung; Johannes Achilles: Das Bildungswesen in Birma/Myanmar – Erfahrungen zum Engagement im Bildungsbereich; Ulrike Bey: Frauen in Bildung und Gesundheit; Michael Tr?ster: Die Wa in Gefahr. Nach dem Opiumbann droht in der Special Region eine humait?re Katastrophe; Jackie Pollock: Die Lebensqualit?t von Migrant/innen in Thailand; Jasmin Lorch: Der R?ckzug des UN Global Fund aus Burma;
Alle Artikel dieses Bandes sind au?erdem noch separat verlinkt.
keywords: social security, health, education, humanitarian aid, migration, opium ban
Ulrike Bey (Hrsg.)
Source/publisher:
Asienhaus
Date of publication:
2005-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2006-03-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma, Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Articles, reports and sites relating to women of Burma
Language:
Deutsch, German
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Die hier vorgestellte These besagt, dass es im buddhistischen Birma ein von Menschen aus allen Schichten der Bevölkerung geteiltes geschichtlich überliefertes System von Vorstellungen und Erwartungen gibt, das mit unserem Begriff "Wohlfahrtsstaat" belegt werden kann.
keywords: burmese way to socialism, social system, constitution, political culture, welfare state
Hans-Bernd Zöllner
Source/publisher:
Asienhaus Focus Asien Nr. 26; S. 15-21
Date of publication:
2005-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2006-03-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma, General studies (covering various periods and themes), Political analysis of Burma and the region, Burmese political culture - general
Language:
Deutsch, German
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Description:
Politik und Gesetzgebung für Arbeitsmigrant/innen, Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen, Bildung in Thailand, Probleme der Rückkehr und Wiedereingliederung, Sicherheit, Bewegung und Reisen
keywords: migrant workers, working conditions
Jackie Pollock (Übersetzung von Daniel Hilbring)
Source/publisher:
Asienhaus Focus Asien Nr. 26
Date of publication:
2005-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2006-03-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Migrant workers from Burma : general and mixed articles and reports, Social studies of Burma
Language:
Deutsch, German
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Description:
Armut in Myanmar; Die Situation im Gesundheitswesen; Die AIDS-Problematik; Das Bildungssystem
keywords: poverty, health system, HIV/AIDS, education, social problems
Marco Bünte
Source/publisher:
Asienhaus Focus Asien Nr. 26; S. 9-14
Date of publication:
2005-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2006-03-20
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Individual Documents
Language:
Deutsch, German
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Armutsreduzierung und die St?rkung der Position von Frauen h?ngen in vielerlei Hinsicht zusammen. In Burma, so hei?t es im Allgemeinen, nehmen die Frauen eine angesehene und respektierte Rolle in der Gesellschaft ein. In der Kombination mit Armut, Gewalt oder kulturellen Werten werden jedoch Diskriminierungen und Ungleichheiten sichtbar. Die meisten Gesundheitsprobleme, denen sich Frauen ausgesetzt sehen, sind auf schlechte Lebensbedingungen zur?ckzuf?hren.
keywords: women, health, education, prostitution, HIV/AIDS, family planning
Ulrike Bey
Source/publisher:
Asienhaus Focus Asien Nr. 26, S. 37-43
Date of publication:
2005-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2006-03-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Reproductive Health/Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Social studies of Burma, Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Articles, reports and sites relating to women of Burma
Language:
German, Deutsch
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Human security has become a popular political cause, but for, Burma, the state uses national security to subvert human security leaving this up to the international community.
Aung Zaw/Montreal
Source/publisher:
"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 8. No. 10
Date of publication:
2000-10-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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Description:
Final Consolidated Report Revised
by
Paul Shaffer
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
in collaboration with
Tun Aung Prue, Tin Win, Khin Khin Aye, Ronald Wai, Yee Yee Than, Daw Wah Wah Thein, Ohmar Lwin, Win Tun, Hiroki Kajifusa...
Introduction.. Section 1.1 Context and Overview of the Study;Section 1.2 Identification Issues: Characteristics of Social Deprivation;
Section 1.3 Process Issues: Dynamics of Social Deprivation;Section 1.4 A Note on the Division of Labour
.
Section 2 - Identification Issues: Characteristics of Social Deprivation:
Section 2.1 Targeting Social Deprivation: Indicator Selection; Section 2.1.1 HDIBS: All Townships (Rural);
Section 2.1.2 HDIBS: Township-level Data (Rural;
Section 2.1.2a Dry Zone;
Section 2.1.2b Delta Zone;
Section 2.1.2c Shan State;
Section 2.1.2d Chin State; Section 2.1.2e Rakhine State;
Section 2.1.2f Kachin State; Section 2.2 Gender and Social Deprivation; Section 2.2.1 Education;
Section 2.2.2 Health; Section 2.2.3 Nutrition; Section 2.2.4 Other; Section 2.3 Main Findings and Operational Implications;
Section 2.3.1 Indicators and Proxies of Social Deprivation;
Section 2.3.2 Gender and Social Deprivation...
Section 3 Process Issues: Dynamics of Social Deprivation:
Section 3.1 Conceptualising the Dynamics of Social Deprivation;
Section 3.2 Social Change and Seasonality; Section 3.2.1 Literature Review;
Section 3.2.2 The Village Studies;
Section 3.2.2a Northern Rakhine State;
Section 3.2.2b Dry Zone;
Section 3.2.2c Shan State;
Section 3.2.2d Delta Region;
Section 3.3 Gender; Section 3.3.1 Literature Review;
Section 3.3.2 The Village Studies;
Section 3.3.2a Northern Rakhine State (NRS);
Section 3.3.2b Dry Zone; Section 3.3.2c Shan State; Section 3.3.2d Delta Region;
Section 3.4 Environment;
Section 3.4.1 Literature Review;
Section 3.4.2 The Village Studies;
Section 3.4.2a Northern Rakhine State (NRS);
Section 3.4.2b Dry Zone;
Section 3.4.2c Shan State;
Section 3.4.2d Delta Region;
Section 3.5 Main Findings and Operational Implications;
Section 3.5.1 Social Change and Seasonality;
Section 3.5.2 Gender;
Section 3.5.3 Environment
References
Appendix A - Terms of Reference
Appendix B - The Village Study ? Methodology:
Section B.I Overview of Methodology;
Section B.2 Review of Methods;
Section B.2.1 Salutations/Introduction (Day 1);
Section B.2.2 Social Map (Day 2);
Section B.2.3 Discussion of History/Social Change (Day 2);
Section B.2.3a Guidelines for Discussion of History/Social Change;
Section B.2.4 Gender Focus Group Discussion and Women's Time Line (Days 3-4);
Section B.2.4a Guidelines for Gender Focus Group Discussion;
Section B.2.5 Environment Focus Group and Natural Resource Map (Days 3-4);
Section B.2.5a Guidelines for Natural Resource Map and Environment Focus Group
Discussion;
Section B.2.6 Institutions Focus Group and Venn Diagram (Days 3-4);
Section B.2.6a Guidelines for Institution Focus Group Discussion and Venn Diagram;
Section B.2.7 Well-being Ranking (Day 5);
Section B.2.7a Guidelines for Well-being Ranking;
Section B.2.8 Semi-Structured Interviews (Days 6-7);
Section B.2.8a Guidelines for Semi-Structured Interviews (Households);
Section B.2.8b Guidelines for Semi-Structured Interviews (Women);
Section B.2.9 Needs Assessment and Priority Ranking (Day 8);
Section B.2.9a Guidelines for Needs Assessment and Priority Ranking;
Section B.3 Checklist of Expected Outputs per village
Appendix C - Village Study Report: Format
Appendix D - Site Selection:
Section D.I Conceptual Issues;
Section D.2 The Villages;
Section D.2.1 Northern Rakhine State (NRS);
Section D.2.1a West Oo Daung Village, Maungdaw Township;
Section D.2.1b Kapagaung Village, Maungdaw Township;
Section D.2.1c Maung Hla Ma Village, Buthidaung Township;
Section D.2.Id Kin Chaung Village, Buthidaung Township;
Section D.2.1e Kyauk Chaung Village, Rathedaung Township;
Section D.2.1f Aung Ma Village, Rathedaung Township;
Section D.2.2 Dry Zone Region;
Section D.2.2a Kulai Village, Kyaukpadaung Township;
Section D.2.2b Kyaukkhwet Village, Kyaukpadaung Township;
Section D.2.3 Shan State;
Section D.2.3a Taung Paw Gyi Village, Pindaya Township;
Section D.2.3b Tha Yet Pyar Village, Pindaya Township;
Section D.2.4 Delta Region;
Section D.2.4a Pa Wein Village, Bogalay Township;
Section D.2.4b Teipinseik Village, Bogalay Township;
Appendix E - Monitoring Social Deprivation: Preliminary Thoughts.
Paul Shaffer
Source/publisher:
United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Date of publication:
1999-04-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Individual Documents
Category:
Social studies of Burma
Language:
English
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