Executive Summary: Combating the Practice of Dowry
This research paper by Md Atikur Rahman investigates the persistent and deeply ingrained practice of dowry within Dhaka City, Bangladesh, despite existing legal prohibitions against it. Based on 237 interviews, the study reveals how modern dowry demands function as a mechanism of structural oppression, leading to severe psychological abuse, economic dependency, and decreased marital satisfaction […]
Preventing Elder Abuse and Promoting Social Justice through Inclusive Strategies for Elderly Well-Being
Executive Summary: Protecting Our Senior Citizens Elderly individuals are expected to receive respect, care, and dignity from their families and society, yet they often face neglect, marginalization, and even abuse. This comprehensive study by the Sustainable Disadvantaged Development Foundation (SDDF) explores strategies to prevent elder abuse and reintegrate older persons into mainstream development initiatives. Key […]