1. Full name of PhD student: Tran Thi Thanh Loan 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: November 12, 1983 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh
5. Decision to recognize PhD students: No. 1806/2018/QD-XHNV dated June 29, 2018 of
University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process (if any): Extension document No. 1694/QD-XHNV-DT dated August 11, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU; Decision No. 3005/QD-XHNV dated October 12, 2022 of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU on adjusting the title of the doctoral thesis of the graduate student.
7. Thesis topic: Gender equality in family decisions of ethnic minorities in Vietnam (Case study of Dao ethnic group in Lang Son and Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan)
8. Major: Sociology 9. Code: 9310301
10. Scientific instructors: 1. Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
2. Dr. Tran Thi Hong
11. Summary of new results of the thesis:
1. Research purpose
Research on the current situation and factors affecting gender equality in family decisions of the Dao ethnic group in Lang Son and the Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan. On that basis, propose some recommendations to enhance gender equality in family decisions of these two ethnic groups.
2. Research object of the thesis
Gender equality in family decision-making among Dao and Cham ethnic groups
3. Research methods
The thesis uses a combination of sociological methods, including: document analysis, in-depth interview method and group discussion method.
4. Main results, new contributions of the thesis and conclusions
4.1. Main results of the thesis
Based on the approach of modernization theory, resource theory, cultural approach, gender approach, analysis of documents related to gender equality and decision-making rights in families in general and ethnic minority families in particular, the thesis builds an analytical framework on factors affecting gender equality in decisions in Dao and Cham ethnic families.
Analysis of the current status of gender equality in family decisions of the Dao and Cham ethnic groups in economic and family life-related areas and kinship and community relations.
Analyze and point out factors affecting gender equality in jobs related to the economic field and jobs related to the field of family life and kinship and community relations.
4.2. New contributions of the thesis
Compare the status of gender equality in decision-making in Dao and Cham ethnic families; at the same time point out the similarities and differences in decision-making in the families of these two ethnic groups.
Using multivariate logistic regression analysis to investigate factors affecting gender equality in family decisions of Dao and Cham ethnic groups
Testing empirical hypotheses drawn from modernization theory and resource theory in the research of the thesis topic
Provide more information on the current situation and factors affecting gender equality in family decision-making in the Dao and Cham ethnic groups. Analyze qualitative data on family decision-making processes.
4.3. Conclusion of the thesis
Decisions in the economic and family life fields, family relations
Ethnic minority families tend to have equal status and communities. However, there are still families where family decision-making is still biased towards one gender.
Factors such as ethnicity, female education, equal income between men and women, women/both men and women being the ones whose names are on the house ownership papers, both men and women being the ones managing the family's common money, and having participated in gender equality training increase the possibility of gender equality in deciding on some tasks related to the family's economic field.
Ethnic factors, both men and women being the general managers of family money, and men's age have significant effects on gender equality in a number of decisions related to the areas of family life, kinship and community relations.
12. Further research directions:
Further research on decision-making in ethnic minority families is needed to gain a more complete understanding of the reasons and factors influencing gender equality in ethnic minority families. The research should not only focus on who makes the main decisions in the family, but also on indicators that show men and women’s feelings and attitudes towards such decision-making, as well as questions about their views on gender equality in family decisions.
In the context of Industry 4.0, information technology has affected every corner of family life. The ability to access and use information technology is also a resource that enhances the decisive voice of men/women in the family, especially in ethnic minority families. The role of this factor has not been measured, so in upcoming studies, the researcher aims to study the ability to access and use information technology of men and women in ethnic minority families.
13. Publications related to the thesis:
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2020), “Decision-making rights between husband and wife in some shopping activities of Cham ethnic families (Ninh Thuan) and Dao ethnic families (Lang Son)”, Implementing gender equality in ethnic minority areas of Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 276-294.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2020), “The elements affect the join of wives in making decision in production/ business at Cham people's families (Ninh Thuan province) today”,
2020 international conference proceedings: Gender roles in the modern family, Thanh Nien Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.145-157.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), "Factors affecting the wife's participation in economic decisions in Cham ethnic families (Ninh Thuan) today", Journal of Family and Gender Studies (3), pp.28-40.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), "The current status of gender equality in decisions on community activities in Dao ethnic families - Lang Son", Journal of Family and Gender Studies, (4), pp.61-72.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), “Decision–making right of husband and wife over family expenditures among Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan and Dao ethnic group in Lang Son, Viet Nam”, RC06-VSA International conference The family in Modern and Gobal Societies: Persistence and Change – Lens from Vietnam”, Knowledge Publishing House, pp. 244-263.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2022), “Gender equality in decision – making power in property division in Cham (Ninh Thuan) and Dzao (Lang Son) families in Viet Nam”. The first international conference on the issues of social sciences and humanities University of
Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University Publishing House, p. 888-908.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
- Full name: Tran Thi Thanh Loan
- Sex: Female
- Date of birth: 11/12/1983
- Place of birth: Nam Dinh
- Authorization decision number: No. 1806/2018/QD-XHNV dated June 29th, 2018 of
University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- Changes in academic process: Extension document No. 1694/QD-XHNV-DT dated
August 11th, 2021 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities,
VNU; Decision No. 3005/QD-XHNV dated October 12th, 2022 of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi on adjusting the title of the PhD thesis topic of the PhD student.
- Official thesis title: Gender equality in family decisions of ethnic backgrounds in Viet
Nam (A study of the Dao ethnic group in Lang Son and the Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan)
- Major: Sociology
- Code: 93103001
- Supervisors: 1. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
2. Ph.D. Tran Thi Hong
- Summary of the new findings of the thesis
1. Research purpose
Research on the situation and factors affecting gender equality in family decisions of the Dao ethnic group in Lang Son and the Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan. On that basis, some recommendations are proposed to strengthen gender equality in family decisions of these two ethnic groups.
2. Research objectives
Gender equality in family decisions of the Dao ethnic group and the Cham ethnic group.
3.
Research methods
The thesis used: Document analysis method; Methods of in-depth interviews; Methods of group discussions.
4. Major results, new distribution and conclusions
4.1. The main conclusions of the thesis
Based on the approach according to modernization theory, resource theory, cultural approach, gender approach, analysis of literature related to gender equality and decision rights in the family in general and minimum data for ethnic minority families in particular, the thesis builds an analytical framework on factors affecting gender equality in decisions in Dao and Cham ethnic families.
Analysis of the current status of gender equality in decisions in the Dao and Cham families in terms of economic, family life, kinship and community relationships.
Analyzing and pointing out the factors affecting gender equality in jobs related to the economic field and jobs related to family life and kinship and community relationships.
Comparing the status of gender equality in decisions in the Dao and Cham families; at the same time, it shows the similarities and differences in decision making in the families of these two ethnic groups.
4.2. New contributions of the thesis
Using multivariable logistic regression analysis method to understand the factors affecting gender equality in decisions in families of Dao and Cham ethnic groups.
Testing of experimental hypotheses drawn from modernization and resource theory in the research of the thesis topic.
Providing more information on the status and factors affecting gender equality in deciding kinship relationships in the families of the Dao and Cham ethnic groups. Analyzing qualitative data on family decision making
4.3. Conclusion of the thesis
Decision making in the economic and family life spheres, kinship and community relations in ethnic minority families tend to be equal. Besides, there are still families where the decision on family affairs is still biased towards one gender.
Factors such as Ethiopian, education of women, men and women with equal income, women/both men and women who are named on the land ownership documents, both men and women who manage the family's common money have participated in training on gender equality, increasing the possibility of gender equality in deciding some jobs related to the family's economic sector.
Ethnic factors, both men and women who manage the family's common money, and men's age have a significant influence on gender equality in some decisions related to family life, kinship and community relations.
12. Future research directions
Continue to research more deeply on the decision-making process in ethnic minority families to get more complete information on reasons and factors affecting gender equality in ethnic minority families.
In the research process, it is not only about finding out who decides the main tasks in the family, but also paying attention to indicators showing the feelings and attitudes of men/women about that decision-making, as well as questions about their views on gender equality in family decisions.
In the context of technology 4.0, information technology has affected every corner of family life. The ability to access and use information technology is also a resource that strengthens the decisive voice of men/women in the family, especially in ethnic minority families. Almost the role of this factor has not been measured, so in the upcoming studies, the researchers aim to understand the accessibility and use of information technology by men and women in ethnic minority families.
13. Thesis-related publications
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2020), “The right to decide between husband and wife in some shopping activities of Cham (Ninh Thuan) and Dao (Lang Son) families”, Realizing gender equality in ethnic minority areas of Vietnam, Publishing House, Science Social Studies, Hanoi, p. 276-294.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2020), “The elements affect the join of wives in making decision in production/ business at Cham people's families (Ninh Thuan province) today”, 2020 international conference proceedings: Gender roles in the modern family, Publishing House
Youth, Hanoi, pp.145-157.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), “Factors affecting the wife's participation in economic decisions in the Cham family (Ninh Thuan) today”, Journal of Family and Gender Studies (3), p.28- 40.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), “The reality of gender equality in decisions on community activities in Dao families - Lang Son”, Journal of Gender and Family Studies, (4), pp.61-72.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2021), “Decision–making right of husband and wife over family expenditures among Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan and Dao ethnic group in Lang Son, Viet Nam”, RC06-VSA International conference The family in Modern and Gobal Societies: Persistence and Change – Lens from Vietnam”, Knowledge Publishing House, pp. 244-263.
Tran Thi Thanh Loan, (2022), “Gender equality in decision – making power in property division in Cham (Ninh Thuan) and Dzao (Lang Son) families in Viet Nam”. The first international conference on the issues of social sciences and humanities University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University Publishing House, p. 888-908.
