TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mary Paula
AU  - Banerjee,Paula
AU  - Doneys,Phillippe
AU  - Kusakabe,Kyoko
ED  - Institutite of International Education (IIE),
TI  - The evolution of gender roles in displacement: a study of two IDP camps in Karenni State, Myanmar
T2  - Thesis
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Pathum Thani, Thailand
PB  - Asian Institute of Technology
KW  - Sex roles
KW  - Burma
KW  - Women and war
KW  - Social conditions
KW  - Internally displaced persons
KW  - Social aspects
N1  - A thesis submitted in patial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in  Gender and Development Studies; Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2025
N2  - This study examined the evolving gender roles among internally displaced persons  (IDPs) in Karenni State, Myanmar, following the 2021 military coup and subsequent conflict. The study investigated how displacement disrupted traditional gender norms, redefied productive, reproductive, and community roles for men and women. Data was  gathered through two focus group discussions, thirteen in-depth interviews with  displaced individuals and eight key informant interviews with camp management,  humanitarian workers, CSOs, and local authorities{u2019} members. The research highlighted  the gendered vulnerabilities and coping strategies emerging in this crisis. The findings  revealed that while women have assumed expanded responsibilities as heads of  households, income earners, and community leaders, these shifts have often come with increased burdens, heightened vulnerabilities, and persistent structural inequalities.  Men, in turn, experienced a crisis of identity due to the disruption of their traditional  provider roles, with some facing psychological distress, loss of social status and in some cases, resorting to negative coping mecha. The study highlighted both the empowering  and disempowering aspects of gender role changes during conflict displacement,  demonstrating that while displacement can foster resilience and transformation, it can  also reinforce patriarchal norms and exacerbate gender-based violence. The thesis  concluded with practical recommendations for state and social actors, emphasizing the  need for targeted support services, gender-sensitive policies, and community-based  initiatives to promote gender equality and empower displaced communities in Karenni State. Future research is suggested to further explore specific aspects of gender dynamics in displacement and to track long-term changes in gender roles in a post conflict context.
UR  - http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B23704
ER  -