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Building Resiliency in Community Development: The Experiences of Women in Rural Communities in Ghana
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Abstract
In Ghana, women face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, restricted legal rights, and entrenched gender roles, impeding their empowerment. Despite these barriers, they exhibit remarkable resilience, often through active engagement in community development initiatives. Previous studies highlight ... view more
In Ghana, women face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, restricted legal rights, and entrenched gender roles, impeding their empowerment. Despite these barriers, they exhibit remarkable resilience, often through active engagement in community development initiatives. Previous studies highlight the importance of collective solidarity and intergenerational support in fostering resilience among Ghanaian women. However, these studies frequently apply external frameworks that conceptualize resilience as an internal attribute. This qualitative study explores the intrinsic motivations and support mechanisms that underpin resilience among Ghanaian women (N = 12) actively participating in community development efforts. Thematic analysis of interviews reveals that their resilience is greatly influenced by concerns for their children's future and strengthened by strong familial and community support networks. This research enriches our understanding of resilience by highlighting authentic sources rooted in the lived experiences of Ghanaian women, challenging conventional perceptions and emphasizing both individual and community‐level factors.... view less
Keywords
woman; Ghana; resilience; municipality; class-specific factors; justice; solidarity; village development
Classification
Rural Sociology
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Free Keywords
community development; gender equality; rural Ghana; women
Document language
English
Publication Year
2025
Journal
Social Inclusion, 13 (2025)
Issue topic
Solidarity in Diversity: Overcoming Marginalisation in Society
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed