Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies

Citizens' Perceptions of Domestic Violence News on Social Media Platforms: A Critical Discourse Analysis

2025-10-24T08:07:03+07:00

Background: Netizens increasingly encounter and interpret news about domestic violence against women on social media, shaping public discourse and potentially influencing responses in law, policy, and everyday life. Objective: To determine netizens’ perceptions of news about domestic violence against women on social media platforms through a critical discourse analysis. Method: This study employed a critical approach. Data sources comprised primary data (interviews) and secondary data (documentation). Data were processed and analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods within a critical discourse analysis framework. Result: Findings indicate that domestic violence against women is perceived as a violation not only of legal principles and human rights but also of social norms. Across the analyzed discourse, domestic violence is consistently framed as a human rights violation that must be eliminated. Conclusion: Social media discourse reflects a strong normative stance against domestic violence, reinforcing its status as a human rights violation and highlighting the need for collective action and zero tolerance toward perpetrators. Contribution: This study contributes to scholarship in Indonesia by clarifying public perceptions of domestic violence on social media and offering applied insights for gender sociology, family sociology, and criminology. The results can inform prevention, intervention, and awareness strategies across academic, policy, and community contexts.

Gender Perspectives in Education: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Values to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in the Globalization Era

2025-11-14T09:51:27+07:00

Background: This study was motivated by the continued presence of gender bias in education in the era of globalization, where equality is often misunderstood as merely giving the same treatment to all students rather than addressing their diverse learning needs. Such misconceptions reinforce subtle forms of discrimination and limit students’ opportunities for equitable participation. Objective: This study aims to examine how gender-sensitive education strengthens students’ gender responsiveness and how these efforts align with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs/SDGs), particularly those promoting gender equality and quality education. Method: A qualitative approach was employed using Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis model. Data were collected through document analysis and interviews with teachers, counselors, and students to capture both textual and experiential dimensions. Results: The findings reveal that educational texts and practices continue to reproduce gender-role stereotypes and masculine leadership norms, although gradual improvements are evident through revised teaching materials, more inclusive classroom strategies, and increasing student agency. Conclusion: Gender-responsive education becomes effective when systematically embedded within the curriculum, guidance and counseling services, and school governance, and when aligned with SDG 4.7 and SDG 5 indicators. Contribution: This study provides theoretical, methodological, and practical insights that advance efforts to promote gender-equitable education in support of sustainable development.

Sustainable Development through Household Economics: A Sensory Evaluation of Cakes Produced from Wheat, Cocoyam, Plantain, and Bambara Nut Composite Flour Blends as Functional Snacks

2025-10-10T16:36:29+07:00

Background: Composite flours from indigenous crops offer a pathway to healthier snacks, dietary diversity, and reduced reliance on imported wheat, but must meet consumer sensory expectations to be viable. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the sensory properties of cakes made from composite flour blends of wheat, cocoyam, plantain, and bambara nut, and to identify formulations that balance acceptability with functional nutrition potential. Method: An experimental research design was adopted, which allowed for the systematic production and evaluation of cakes prepared from composite flour blends of wheat, cocoyam, plantain, and bambara nut. Result: The sensory evaluation results showed variations in judges’ ratings of cakes made from wheat, cocoyam, plantain, and bambara nut blends compared with 100% wheat cake. Conclusion: These findings support food diversification, partial substitution of imported wheat, and household-scale production through simple SOPs and quality control within the framework of Sustainable Development through Household Economic Units, thereby strengthening local supply chains and micro-business opportunities. Contribution: This study provides empirical evidence that cakes with acceptable sensory quality and nutritional enrichment can promote Sustainable Development through Household Economic Units through simple household-scale SOPs, basic quality control, utilization of local crops, partial wheat substitution, and gender-responsive microenterprises.

Entrepreneurship and Security Solution toward Millennium Development Goals: Assessing the Effect of Entrepreneurial Education on Secondary School Students’ Ability to Address Economic Security Challenges in Anambra State, Nigeria

2025-10-20T18:04:58+07:00

Background: This study examined the effect of entrepreneurial education on secondary school students' ability to address economic security challenges in Anambra State, Nigeria. Objective: The study aimed to investigate how entrepreneurial education influences students' critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills, as well as its potential to enhance their ability to cope with economic instability. Method: Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from all 263 principals across six educational zones. No sampling was done as the population was manageable. A self-structured 30-item questionnaire titled "Entrepreneurship Education and Students' Ability to Address Economic Security Challenges" (EEAASC) was used, with a reliability coefficient of 0.85 (Cronbach's Alpha). Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Chi-square tests. Results: Entrepreneurial education significantly enhanced students' critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving abilities. It also improved their awareness of self-reliant economic skills and their capacity to cope with economic instability in Anambra State and Nigeria as a whole. Conclusion; Entrepreneurial education plays a crucial role in empowering students to address economic security challenges. It fosters key skills necessary for coping with economic instability and enhancing self-reliance. Recommendation: recommendations were made to integrate entrepreneurial education into the curriculum, equipping students with the skills necessary to tackle economic challenges effectively.

Gender dalam Perspektif Aliran Feminisme: Analisis Wacana tentang Hakikat dan Kedudukan Perempuan

2025-11-14T09:52:09+07:00

Background: Studies on gender issues remain an important topic of debate in social, cultural, and academic contexts, especially in relation to how women are positioned within deeply entrenched patriarchal systems. Objective: The objective of this research is to analyze feminist texts from various schools of thought, including liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, and postmodern feminism, to understand how these perspectives contribute to the broader conversation on gender equality and justice. Method: This research employs a qualitative method, focusing on the analysis of feminist texts from different schools of thought. Data were collected through a comprehensive literature review, and the analysis involved examining representations of women and the use of language that reflects ideology and power relations. Result; Although each feminist school has its own approach, all aim to advance gender equality and justice. They offer valuable insights into how gender roles are constructed and influenced by power and ideology. The research highlights that understanding gender as a social construct shaped by culture and power is key to driving social change. Conclusion: Gender is not a fixed biological characteristic but a social construct shaped by cultural and power dynamics. The research underscores the importance of interpreting feminist perspectives in a contextual and critical manner to foster more equitable social change. It highlights the need for gender-responsive approaches that respect the diversity of women's identities and experiences. Contribution: This study contributes to the broader understanding of feminist theory and its application in promoting gender justice and equality in contemporary society.

The Role of Gender in Learning and Content Management: A Review from an Educational and Islamic Perspective

2025-12-17T23:17:44+07:00

Background: Gender issues in education, including Islamic education, remain an important issue because learning practices and educational content often reproduce gender bias and inequality. Although Islam normatively upholds the principles of justice and equality, in educational practice, there is still a gap between Islamic teachings and their implementation. Objective: This study aims to examine the concept of gender from an Islamic perspective and analyze its implementation in learning management and educational content. Method: This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical library research design. Data were collected through documentation techniques on the texts of the Qur'an and Hadith as well as relevant academic literature, then analyzed using content analysis. Result: Gender inequality in education is caused more by social constructs and partial religious interpretations than by Islamic teachings themselves. Gender-responsive learning management and the development of gender-sensitive educational content have been proven to be crucial in creating a fair and inclusive learning process. Conclusion: The integration of a gender perspective in Islamic education is a strategic step toward realizing an education that aligns with the values of justice and humanity. Contribution: This study strengthens the conceptual framework of gender-perspective Islamic education, serving as both an academic and practical reference for creating more inclusive and equitable education.