TTLV: The Participation of Ethnic Minority Women in the State Sector: A Case Study of the Ba Na and Gia Rai Communities in Kon Tum Province

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Luu Thi Thuy

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: January 29, 1987

4. Place of birth: Bac Giang

5. Decision No. 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:“The Participation of Ethnic Minority Women in the State Sector: A Case Study of the Ba Na and Gia Rai Communities in Kon Tum Province”

8. Major: Ethnology Code: 60.22.70

9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong,Department of AnthropologyUniversity of Social Sciences and HumanitiesVietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis provides an overview of the current situation of ethnic minority women participating in the public sector in Kon Tum province. The research results show that the number and quality of ethnic minority female civil servants and public employees in the public sector in Kon Tum are limited.

The thesis delves into understanding the motivations, opportunities for advancement, work experiences, and social behaviors of these women in the local context, as well as inter-ethnic interactions within the study area.

The research results also indicate that family obligations, family and social prejudices significantly hinder women's participation in state agencies. Ethnic psychological factors also greatly influence women's ability to develop their capabilities. Therefore, the study proposes policy recommendations to contribute to the development of ethnic minority cadres and enhance opportunities for ethnic minority women to access and participate in the public sector.

11. Practical applications:

- To provide policy recommendations aimed at contributing to the development of ethnic minority cadres and enhancing opportunities for ethnic minority women to access and participate in the public sector.

- It serves as a reference source for research interested in the status and participation of ethnic minority women in the public sector; it provides a reliable scientific basis for policymakers on the development of ethnic minority women in general, and Bahna and Gia Rai women in particular.

12. Future research directions:

The changing roles of ethnic minority women in highland areas in family and social life in the current context.

13. Published works related to the thesis (none)

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Luu Thi Thuy2. Sex: female

3. Date of birth: January 29, 19874. Place of birth: Bac Giang province

5. Admission decision number: 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH, Dated: October 21, 2010,by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: “Ethnic minority women's participation in the public sector: A case study of Bahnar and Jarai ethnic groups in Kon Tum province”

8. Major: Ethnology 9. Code: 60.22.70

10. Supervisors:Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, PhDLecturerFaculty of AnthropologyUniversity of Social Sciences and HumanitiesVietnam National University of Hanoi

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Thesis provides an overview of the status of ethnic minority women's participation in the public sector of Kontum province. According to the research findings, the involvement of ethnic minority women in the public sector in Kon Tum is quite limited.

Thesis focuses on ethnic minority women's job opportunities, working experiences in the local context against the backdrop of local perceptions of gender roles as well inter-ethnic relations.

The research results show that many factors prevent ethnic minority women from participating in the public sphere such as family commitments, gender biases, etc. These factors make it more challenging for women to actively participate in the public sector. Therefore, this thesis offers some policy for policy makers to improve the existing programs that aim to promote ethnic minority women's participation in the public sector.

12. Practical applicability

- Firstly, this thesis offers some policy suggestions for administrators to improve access and participation in public organizations of ethnic minority women and in order to enhance livelihood opportunities for local residents in the Kontum province.

- Secondly, this thesis can be served as a point of reference for researchers who are interested in status and participation of ethnic minority women in the public sector as well policy makers in order to design culturally appropriate policies and programs in the ethnic minority areas.

13. Further research directions

How has the role of ethnic minority woman in family and society changed in the temporary context?

14. Thesis-related publications (none):