Proceedings of the Global Conference on Gender Studies
Year: 2024
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Multidimensional Poverty: A Comparative Study For Vulnerability of Women in Lebanon
Elif Coban, Assoc. Prof. Nisreen Salti
ABSTRACT:
Amidst the ongoing political turmoil in Lebanon since October 2019, compounded by a global pandemic and a deepening economic crisis triggered by the Beirut Port explosion on August 4, 2020, Syrian refugees in the country are grappling with survival amid what the World Bank deems one of the most severe economic downturns in decades. This research seeks to evaluate the vulnerability of Syrian refugee women by conducting a comparative analysis of refugee and Lebanese households. Utilizing data from Lebanon’s Labour Force and Household Conditions Survey (LFHLCS) and Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees (VASyr) survey, the study employs an intersectionality-based method to present a snapshot of relative poverty between the genders of the heads of households. This approach, addressing gender and marginalized communities from various perspectives, aims to present a gender-oriented view. The examination of the socioeconomic distribution among Syrian and Lebanese households aims to shed light on the disproportionate challenges faced by women. Employing the concept of multidimensional poverty (MP) helps illustrate the socioeconomic status of vulnerable communities, offering a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of deprivation. Ultimately, this comprehension may guide the development of more inclusive policies for decision-makers and practitioners involved in refugee-related issues.
keywords: Multidimensional poverty, gender studies, intersectionality, Syrian refugees, Lebanon