University of Denver
Gender and Disability: An Exploration of Reflective Practice for Protection and Access Amid Complex Emergencies
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p><em>Gender and Disability: An Exploration of Reflective Practice for Protection and Access Amid Complex Emergencies</em> is a qualitative research project exploring under what conditions and in what ways disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs) effectively protect and provide access to women and girls with disabilities amid complex emergencies. The study upheld a participatory approach and rights-based framework, emphasizing that authentic inclusion requires centering disabled voices in research. Drawing on extant research, grey literature, and data collected from online practitioner questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, the study conducted a multi-phased reflexive thematic analysis. The research findings culminate in a composite narrative that brings to life the lived experiences of women with disabilities in humanitarian settings. The principal finding highlights the normative conditions enabling DPOs to effectively protect and provide access to women and girls with disabilities amid complex emergencies include an intersectional approach, rights-based framework, universal design, meaningful engagement, and capacity development.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- M.A.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Masters Thesis
- Year
- 2023
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Mandolini, Lindsey A.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Timothy D. Sisk
- Tricia D. Olsen
- Singumbe Muyeba
Subjects
dc:subject × 13Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- <p>Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.</p>
- Language dc:language
- English (eng)
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2290
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:digitalcommons.du.edu:etd-3292