Research Community

Martin Chautari

is organizing the following discussions at its premises, i.e. Block No. 27 Jeetjung Marga, Thapathali (Phone 4238050/4102027/4240243; Fax: 4240059). Participation is open to all.

We are also pleased to announce that our new briefing paper – No. 8 "Samdidhansabha ko Kshyikaran Antarya (2065-2069v.s.)" is now available online in Nepali as well.

http://www.martinchautari.org.np/files/BriefingPaper8_NepVer.pdf

19 May 2013/ 5 Jeth 2070 (Sunday, 3 pm)
Research Seminar Series

Role of Ghunghat (Veil) on the Life of Maithil Women
Pradip Kumar Mahato, SIRF

Abstract
This paper is an outcome of a study undertaken in the Maithil community of Mahottari district addressing the practices of Ghunghat and changes occurred throughout the time (intergenerational) and across the space. Covering so-called upper caste and the Dalit as socioeconomic strata, women representing three generations - mother in-law, daughter in-law, and granddaughter in-law – from within a same family were purposively selected and a total of 180 women were surveyed. In-depth interviews, group discussions, informal conversations and observation were other methods of data collection. This paper argues that the honor of elders and respected persons, shyness with the strangers, pattern of socialization, belief that veiling/ghunghat protects the modesty and chastity of the women are the main causes behind these practices.  Study findings reveal that majority of Maithil women expect complete removal of Ghunghat system to enhance their mobility and social participation.


21 May 2013/ 7 Jeth 2070 (Tuesday, 3 pm)
Samjana Shakya's Book Hypertension: Prevention and Control

Biju Kumar Shrestha, Ministry of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Government of Nepal and Samjhana Shakya, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre


23 May 2013/ 9 Jeth 2070 (Thursday, 3 pm)
Media Discussion Series

No Discussion due to a Special Program

 
The schedule of Chautari's upcoming discussions is also available at: http//www.martinchautari.org.np/upcoming-dis.html


Unless otherwise stated, all discussions take place in Nepali.