Accepting The Role of Local Women Leaders in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

This study has the objectives: 1) to study the role and acceptance of the role of local women leaders, and 2) to study guidelines for promoting the role of local women leaders in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province. This study using Mixed Method. The study population was the male kamnan and village headman in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province, 121 people and qualitative research from the main group of 15 informants by means of purposive selection from the informants, namely district chiefs, district secretaries, kamnans, village headmen, through semi-structured in-depth interviews. The results of the study found that 1) acceptance of the role of local women leaders in Thawatchaburi District. Overall, it is at a high level. This is consistent with the qualitative data obtained from the interviews that today women local leaders have received more acceptance of their roles than in the past. With the qualities and opportunities for women to express themselves, both in terms of knowledge and ability enthusiasm and the quality of the assigned work. The nature of work will be more flexible and thorough than male local leaders, resulting in the number of women local leaders in Thawatchaburi District increasing. 2) Guidelines for promoting the role of women local leaders in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province found that leaders must understand their roles and responsibilities as required by law. including counseling Advice, both informal and formal, at the monthly meetings of the village headman. They should enhance their skills in living conditions and arrange for women leaders to participate in various activities. continuously and honoring local women leaders who have performed outstandingly This will build morale for local women leaders to have the strength and encouragement to perform their duties with determination.