Gendered experiences of human (IN) security among young internally displaced persons in Taungoo (Taw Oo) District, Myanmar | |
| Author | Wutyi Soe |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GD-25-13 |
| Subject(s) | Women and war--Burma Human security--Burma Internally displaced persons--Burma--Social aspects |
| Note | A thesis submitted in patial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Gender and Development Studies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study explores the gendered experiences of human insecurity among young IDPs. Those who were displaced within the Taungoo district due to the resumed fighting between the Myanmar Military and the Karen National Liberation Army after the 2021 military coup. The purpose of the study is to understand the gendered experiences of human insecurity and the coping strategies among young IDPs in the context of displacement. A qualitative research methodology was employed to gain in-depth insights into the gendered experiences of human security in the context of displacement. The data was collected using (8) key-informant interviews and (20) in-depth interviews. A thematic analysis approach was applied for the data analysis process. The findings show that gendered experiences of displaced men and women vary significantly and are shaped by gender roles, access to social support networks, and conditions in the place of displacement. Different identities, such as young single men who are responsible for supporting their families, married men with breadwinner roles, mothers whose husbands are away, educated single women, students, and unemployed men, face unique challenges and vulnerabilities in displacement settings. For instance, a young Buddhist father with secondary education faces more limited options in coping with economic insecurity, while a young mother who live in farmland carries double burdens, balancing both productive and reproductive roles.The intersection of gender and age in young men increases personal insecurity under the factor of forced conscription and surveillance. Young women’s insecurity is mostly related to inadequate shelter, insufficient WASH facilities, and internal pressure from increased caregiving responsibility and fear of SGBV. The findings also show that young IDPs' coping strategies can exacerbate their human insecurity. The findings emphasize the need for coordination among all humanitarian agencies, ensuring gender mainstreaming and mobilizing resources for gender-responsive interventions. Humanitarian and protection actors should support community-led initiatives to enhance access and implement effective protection mechanisms. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Gender and Development Studies (GD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kusakabe, Kyoko; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thi, Phuoc Lai Nguyen;Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Scholarship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2025 |