https://proceedings.tiikmpublishing.com/index.php/Gender/issue/feedProceedings of the International Conference on Gender and Sexuality2025-06-06T15:41:16+0530Gender Studies Conference Editorial Boardpublication@tiikmedu.comOpen Journal Systems<p>ISSN 2602-8611 (Online)</p> <p>Proceedings of the International Conference on Gender and Sexuality are open-access double blind peer-reviewed conference proceeding which publish original scientific research papers, reviews and case studies related to Gender, Sexuality and other fields which closely intertwined with gender and sexuality.</p> <p><a href="https://genderconference.com/">Learn more about Gender Studies Conference</a></p>https://proceedings.tiikmpublishing.com/index.php/Gender/article/view/1654ELEMENTS OF RESILIENCE AND SELF-ACCEPTANCE AMONG GAYS AND LESBIAN STUDENTS AT THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING2025-04-17T21:22:25+0530Neliswa Chabulajkheswa@ufh.ac.zaMahlodi Makupulammakupula@ufh.ac.zaJabulani Gilford Kheswajkheswa@ufh.ac.za<p>Research continues to identify a myriad of negative consequences ranging from name calling, cyberbullying, to gang-rape for gay or lesbian students at the institutions of higher learning. However, this study determined the elements associated with self-acceptance and resilience amongst gay and lesbian students from one South African university, based in a rural setting. Carol Ryff’s psychological dimensions theory and Michael Ungar’s resilience theory guided a qualitative study of six lesbians and six gay students, aged 18 -28, purposively selected from five faculties. The participants gave their informed consent to be audio-taped during face-to face interviews and were later debriefed by one of the researchers, a qualified clinical psychologist. To ensure trustworthiness, Lincoln and Guba’s principles were opted for, namely, credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability. Tesch’s steps of thematic analysis were useful in identifying the following themes: self-esteem, purpose in life, spiritual resilience, sense of belonging, support from the lecturers and family members, gym and sport, discrimination, and drug and alcohol abuse. Better coping strategies for gay and lesbian students require a multi-dimensional approach from the university management, family members, and the implementation of policies that promote tolerance, sexual health, and respect for gay rights. It would be proper to determine how the gay and lesbian students’ family and their sexual partners influence their university experiences.</p>2025-06-06T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2025 Proceedings of the International Conference on Gender and Sexualityhttps://proceedings.tiikmpublishing.com/index.php/Gender/article/view/1637BEYOND THE GLASS CEILING: A SOCIOLOGICAL LENS ON WORKPLACE GENDER INEQUALITY2025-03-05T14:28:48+0530Shweta Goyalgoyal.shweta@yahoo.com<p>In today's society, the workplace serves as a pivotal setting for analyzing gender inequalities and dynamics. Although strides have been made toward gender equality, women still encountersystemic obstacles that impede their career advancement and satisfaction. This chapter investigates the complex challenges and inequalities women face in the workplace, drawing on recent research and theoretical perspectives from gender studies. It addresses issues like the gender pay gap, the glass ceiling, and the lack of representation of women in leadership positions. Additionally, it discusses the prevalent culture of sexism and discrimination that persists, causing women's contributions to be undervalued. Employing Acker’s theory of gendered organizations and the notion of the "double bind" faced by women in professional environments, this chapter scrutinizes the structural and cultural elements that sustain gender disparities. It further explores how challenges related to work-life balance and the ideal worker standard affect women's career decisions and opportunities. Moreover, this chapter emphasizes innovative strategies and policies organizations can adopt to promote gender diversity and inclusivity, including flexible work arrangements, mentorship initiatives, gender sensitive training, and clear promotion and compensation practices. By melding insights from sociology, gender studies, and organizational psychology, this chapter provides an extensive overview of gender dynamics in the workplace. It concludes with a call to action for collective efforts from stakeholders- employers, policymakers, and individuals- to remove the barriers women face, fostering a work environment where all genders can thrive equally.</p>2025-06-06T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2025 Proceedings of the International Conference on Gender and Sexuality