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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
Published on: September 19, 2019
'Good parents' strive to raise 'innocent daughters'.
Saima Hamid1, Eva Johansson, Birgitta Rubenson
1Global Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. saima_hamid@yahoo.com
Culture, Health & Sexuality
|June 10, 2011
Summary
Parents in Pakistan view raising "innocent daughters" as key to marriage preparedness. This involves balancing social/sexual innocence with confidence and knowledge for a good marriage.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Parental perceptions significantly influence daughter's marriage preparedness in Pakistan.
- Cultural norms in slum settings shape expectations for daughters' roles and marital outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze parental views on marriage preparedness for daughters in a Pakistani slum.
- To explore how parents prepare their daughters for marriage.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving twenty-five parents.
- Four gender-specific focus group discussions were conducted.
- Latent content analysis was used to interpret data.
Main Results:
- The primary theme identified was parents' aspiration to raise 'innocent daughters'.
- Sub-themes included daughters as a responsibility/burden, emphasis on social/sexual innocence, and defined parental roles in preparation.
- Parents recognized the need to instill submissiveness alongside confidence and knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Parental responsibility is central to preparing daughters for marriage, focusing on innocence and good marital arrangements.
- Effective preparation involves a nuanced approach, balancing traditional expectations with the development of essential life skills.
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