TTLV: Division of labor between husband and wife in rural families” (Case study in Xaythany district, Vientiane capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic)

1. Student's name: Somsouk BUBPHAPHONE. 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: September 15, 1982 4. Place of birth: Oudomxay Province, Democratic Republic of Vietnam, Laos
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2964/QD-XHNV December 29, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: “Division of labor between husband and wife in rural families” (Case study in Xaythany district, Vientiane capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic).
8. Major: Sociology; Code: 8310301.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results: The main results of the thesis include:
        Thesis has been carried outTo study and clarify the theoretical basis, some related concepts and to study the current situation of division of labor between husband and wife in rural families in Laos (Case study in Xaythany district, Vientiane capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic). Currently, in general, the division of labor between husband and wife in Lao rural families in general, in Xaythany district in particular, most of the time both husband and wife are responsible for the main activities in the family. However, in that division of labor, there are also many jobs that men are mainly responsible for such as: production, business activities, activities that require a lot of strength and jobs in social participation activities. Women are mostly responsible for the main jobs in housework and family care. On that basis, we can see the factors affecting the division of labor between husband and wife in rural families in Xaythany district, Vientiane capital at present such as: Influence from gender, age, occupation, family economic situation... especially the traditional cultural ideology of the people has assigned jobs to men and women such as: Housework and family care are women's jobs. However, according to the research results, many families share these jobs with each other. However, the thesis also proposes some solutions and some recommendations to make the division of labor between husband and wife in rural Lao families more and more equitable.
11. Practical applicability: From the research results, the thesis helps us visualize the current situation of gender division of labor in general, between husband and wife in rural communities in Laos in particular with their own characteristics, different from the case of urban societies. In addition, this research also has important significance in helping to enhance the role of each gender more and more fairly. This will be a source of reference for studies on gender and gender equality in general, on gender division of labor in the family in particular, leading to changes in gender roles. Especially in Laos, there are still very few research works on gender issues. At the same time, from a certain perspective, it can be a source of reference for Lao policy makers in adjusting strategies and policies on gender issues to suit the current socio-economic development.
12. Further research directions: Research the impact of modernization and international integration on the division of labor between husband and wife in rural families and the changing trend of gender equality in rural families.
13. Published works related to the thesis:

                                                           

1. Full name: Somsouk BUBPHAPHONE 2. Sex: male
3. Date of birth: September 15, 1982 4. Place of birth: Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR
5. Admission decision number:2964/QD–XHNV, 2021 December 29th, of Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University
6. Changes in academic process
7. Official thesis title: Vocational training policy for rural people in Division of labor between husband and wife in rural families in Xaythany district, capital Vientiane, Laos
8. Major: sociology; Code: 8310301.01
9. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis has sought to understand and clarify the theoretical basis, some related concepts and explore the current situation of division of labor between husband and wife in rural families in Laos (Case study in the district Xaythany, capital of Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic). Currently, in general, the division of duties between husband and wife in rural Lao families in general, and in Xaythany district in particular, is that most both husband and wife are responsible for the main family activities. But within that division, there are also many jobs that are mainly performed by men, such as: Production and business activities, activities that require a lot of energy, and jobs in social participation activities. Women are mostly in charge of housework and family care activities. On that basis, we can see the factors affecting the division of labor between husband and wife in rural families in Xaythany district, Vientiane capital today such as: Influence from gender, age, occupation, Family economic circumstances... especially the traditional cultural ideological viewpoint of the people assigns jobs to men and women such as: Housework and family care activities are women's work. However, according to research results, many families share these tasks with each other. However, the thesis also proposes some solutions and recommendations to make the division of labor between husband and wife in rural Lao families more and more equitable.
11. Practical applicability: From the research results, the thesis helps us visualize the current situation of gender division of labor in communities in general, and between husband and wife in rural in Laos in particular. unique characteristics, different from the case of urban societies. In addition, this research also has important implications for helping to strengthen the roles of each gender more and more equally. This will be a source of reference material for research on gender and gender equality in general, and on the gender division of labor in the family in particular, leading to changes in gender roles. Especially in Laos, research projects on gender issues are very rare. At the same time, from a certain perspective, it can be a reference source for Laos adjusting strategies and policies on gender issues to suit socio-economic development. current association.
12. Future research directions: Research the impact of modernization and international integration on the division of labor between husband and wife in rural families and the changing trend of gender equality in rural areas. rural families.
13. Published works related to the thesis: