Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Public Policy, Social Computing and Development (ICOPOSDEV 2021)

The Rethoric of Gender Mainstreaming During Covid-19 Pandemic in North Sumatra

Authors
Asima Siahaan1, *, asimayantysiahaan@gmail.com, Tunggul Sihombing2, Marhaeni Munthe3
1,2,3Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara
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Available Online 15 February 2022.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220204.028How to use a DOI?
Keywords
gender mainstreaming; crisis management; pandemic
Abstract

This study aims at exploring the challenges to the implementation of gender mainstreaming in managing Covid-19 crisis in North Sumatra. It focuses on indicators in aspects of access, participation, control over resources and decision making, and the benefits of policies and programs for managing Covid-19 pandemic. This study is based on feminist qualitative research design. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, case studies, focused group discussions (FGD) and observation. Research informants consists of the local government and the Covid-19 Task Force, the Women and Children Empowerment Agency, Social Service, NGOs and women working in Medan and Siantar city. The findings reveal the handling of Covid-19 in North Sumatra ignores gender issues as evident by the absence of gender-based data in various Covid-19 handling programs, and the limited participation of women in crisis management related institutions. This study suggests the urgency of enhancing local government awareness, capacity and commitment in integrating gender in managing crisis as the key to the success of effective and equitable disaster management.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Public Policy, Social Computing and Development (ICOPOSDEV 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
15 February 2022
ISBN
978-94-6239-536-7
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220204.028How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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