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Social Identity
Mind matters: How destigmatisation drives help-seeking in Nepal
Common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression constitute a significant public health challenge, with stigma being a key barrier to seeking proper care. Based on a study in Nepal, the article shows that low-cost, well-targeted interventions such as information campaigns or celebrity endorsements, can encourage people to seek support and bridge the gaps in treatment.
Road to empowerment: Rural roads programme and women's outcomes
Lack of spatial mobility is recognised as a critical constraint on women's socioeconomic participation. This article presents findings from a study examining the impact of India’s rural roads programme, on women’s outcomes. While the construction of all-weather roads alleviates women’s mobility restrictions and improves social norms and female education, there is limited effect on female employment – with men benefitting more in this regard instead.
Economic development and crime against women
With economic development, technology becomes more skill-intensive than brawn-intensive, increasing the earning potential of women. Analysing Indian data from 2004-2012, this article shows that the decreasing gender gap is associated with more rapes and indecent assaults against women, particularly in areas where gender bias is high. The key mechanism behind this is male backlash against female empowerment, in settings where social institutions have traditionally favoured men.
Defensive cooperation: Understanding pro-social attitudes in Indian Muslims
Mainstream theories of development predict greater willingness to contribute to public goods in more homogeneous settings. This article reports findings from a study in Delhi slums to assess how Hindus and Muslims respond to social pressure promoting their contribution to community sanitation initiatives. In contrast to theory, it shows that social accountability mechanisms are more effective among Muslims – reflecting coping strategies by minorities to navigate hostile sociopolitical environments.
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