About this Research Topic
There is also evidence of matriarchal societies, and some remain so to date. Furthermore, a closer at folklore and various tangible and intangible heritage suggests that despite patriarchy, gender, and gender roles were non-binary in many communities. For example, many societies had unique practices in which female importance and empowerment were actively promoted despite patriarchy. An example is the practice of having several centers of authority in which women were present. A lot has changed since colonization and the introduction of new religions like Christianity and Islam, all of which introduced Victorian-era views on women and more restrictive places for women respectively. Although many of the practices are vanishing, a lot have survived. This research topic aims to actively engage in knowledge production and agency of women empowerment by exploring and documenting indigenous traditional practices that empower women in various societies. Scientific papers such as (but not limited to) empirical studies, literature reviews, discussion papers, opinion pieces, and others are all welcomed. Some of the themes we are interested in include but are not limited to:
• Educating societies about indigenous traditional practices
• Promotion of women empowerment practices to improve the health of women and girls
• Practices in communities that have proven to benefit women’s health
• Gender roles and their impact on the health of their communities
Manuscripts that relate women's empowerment to quality of life and women's health can be considered for submissions to Frontiers in Global Women's Health.
Keywords: indigenous traditional practice, women empowerment, matriarchal societies, women's health, community
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