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Research

BETI has used different research methods in order to describe, explore and understand social conditions and build strategies for intervention and also to develop an environment that is conducive for empowering adolescent girls. For the purpose, both quantitative and qualitative methods of research are used.

Studies Highlights

  • A baseline survey is carried out in the beginning of every intervention, for better understanding of the area, people and their aspects of life
  • A survey was conducted in village Hamirapur of Malihabad block of Lucknow district to understand the socio-economic status of the area and the status of women, adolescents in a predominantly Muslim minority area. The research also sought to suggest measures for evolving micro action plan for empowering adolescent girls and promoting livelihoods in a more open environment where social bonds were widened
  • In some programme areas a micro study was done on profiling the elected representatives of panchayats specifically women representatives.
  • A private school Study was conducted and a study report was prepared to understand the psyche of rural parents towards education per se
  • Participatory Learning and Action exercise is carried out at village level in various districts to understand the socio-economic profile, its subtle nuances, etc., in order that with conscientisation and motivation people could be helped to help themselves as per their requirements

Research on Specific Issues

Trafficking 

  • In order to understand the vulnerabilities of migrants and acknowledge their problems, a research was conducted by BETI on The Patterns of Migration
  • The Foundation prepared a Tool Kit on Safe Migration with support from the Save the Children India. The Tools Kit had three components:
    • Posters to be put up at different locations;
    • Street Plays Scripts for mobilizing community;
    • Brochures for the Service Providers in destination areas.

Status of Women in Islamic Society

A detailed study of various sections of The Holy Quran was done for knowing and understanding specific references relating to the status of women in the Islamic society. The research not only identified the related Ayats (directives), but also served as a rich document for information dissemination for social mobilization and motivation campaigns.

Crime against Women

The BETI Foundation undertook a rapid assessment of the status of crimes against women in some intervention areas so as to understand the nature of criminal actions.

Some other research reports are:

  • Research on Role of Women in Islam
  • Secondary Research on Migration Patterns in Uttar Pradesh
  • Research on Police Records
  • PLA Research under TAHA
  • Action Research Report on Trafficking and HIV/AIDS under RCPLA Project
  • A Pilot Study on Chikankari
  • Study of Impact of Free Text Book Distribution on Girls
  • Educational Action Research, NPEGEL
  • Comparative Study of Mainstreamed Children