W Hamid
Biographic Data
| ID | 44429 |
|---|---|
| NAME | W Hamid |
| GIVEN NAMES | W |
| FAMILY NAME | Hamid |
| SIGNATURE | HAMID W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Kashmir |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6950-4050 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir
This study examines the lived experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir. They witnessed active and passive forms of exclusion during pre and post-migration. Though they enjoyed a dignified life before Tibet was conquered by China, once China colonised Tibet and its people, the Tibetan Muslims migrated for safeguarding their lives. Their post-migration settlements in different parts of India could not help them live life the way they lived in Tibe…
Death at work in Kashmir
In the present study, the authors aimed to investigate the experiences of families bereaved by the death of their loved ones at workplaces in Kashmir. 17 families were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected by using an unstructured interview guide. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that the families had to face severe social, mental, physical, and financial problems, including difficulties in claiming and receiving compensa…
Liberating Working Women in Traditional Occupations
This article seeks to introspect the place and significance of Kashmiri women within traditional occupations—professions wherein women have a substantial presence. These occupations have previously acted as the nerve of the economy in Kashmir. It is also the only sector that employs people across age and genders. However, women who are currently associated with traditional occupations experience different forms of deprivation. In light of this fa…
Experiences of social support among Kashmiri women with breast cancer
One of the major global health crises in the contemporary scenario is the rapid increase in the incidence of the disease of cancer in general with breast cancer in particular affecting millions of women worldwide. The diagnosis of breast cancer provokes a series of changes in patient’s lives with social support seen as critical in facilitating women cope with the illness as well as the stress associated with it. Although breast cancer has emerged…
Enduring uncertainty
The long-standing conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has resulted in the enforced disappearance of thousands of married men, which has left their wives with a new fractured identity as a ‘half-widow’. Uncertain whether their husbands are dead or alive; their status is in limbo, leading to pervasive economic, social, legal and psychological problems. This article builds upon interviews with fourteen half-widows, aiming to gain an in-depth understanding…
Social Exclusion and the Runaway Couples
In terms of marriage, an individual becomes excluded or attains a disadvantaged position when she/he deviates from the existing norms of society. In this sense, generally, three types of marriages become contentious: (a) widow remarriage, (b) inter-caste marriages and (c) runaway marriages. These types of marriages are treated as deviance from society’s normative guidelines, and such couples are vulnerable to various levels of exclusion and stigm…
Autonomy and Decision-making Ability among Gujjar Women of Kashmir
The present study investigates the level of empowerment among tribal women in terms of their participation in the decision-making process and to identify the factors that affect their level of participation. Fifty women from the Gujjar community of Kashmir Valley were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The interview and case study methods were employed for collecting data from the potential participants. The study revealed that trib…
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Lived experiences of divorced women in Kashmir
Using a phenomenological approach, the present study aimed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of divorced women in Kashmir. 20 divorced women were recruited through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview schedule. Using Colaizzi’s techniques of data analysis, two themes emerged from the data: the reasons for divorce and the challenges faced after divorce. The results of the study unc…
Mapping Mourning Among Muslims of Kashmir
From the instance a person passes away, the funeral, mourning, and memorial ceremonies follow sets of religious principles and procedures in every society. However, at the same time, these ceremonies and practices are influenced by the cultural patterns that people endorse. Mourning practices among Muslims of Kashmir also derive from such a religious-cultural amalgamation. This study aims to highlight mourning practices from two standpoints: (a) …
Dying, Death and Mourning amid Covid-19 Pandemic in Kashmir
Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to examine the changing nature of death, dying and mourning among Muslims of Kashmir due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telephonic Interviews were conducted with 17 participants, whose loved ones died after the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Kashmir. The findings of the study revealed that the deceased mostly died in isolation with no one around. Mourning the loss was also highly challenging with participant…
Role of technology in restructuring the traditional practices around death and mourning in Kashmir
Using a grounded theory approach, this qualitative study aimed to highlight the evolving technological dimensions of death and mourning practices and its transfer from a set physical setting to virtual and open space. The study was carried on 30 participants from Kashmir. Data was collected using in-depth face-to-face interviews and field notes were also used to capture non-verbal communication. The results of the study revealed that a considerab…
Autonomy and Decision-making Ability among Gujjar Women of Kashmir
The present study investigates the level of empowerment among tribal women in terms of their participation in the decision-making process and to identify the factors that affect their level of participation. Fifty women from the Gujjar community of Kashmir Valley were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The interview and case study methods were employed for collecting data from the potential participants. The study revealed that trib…
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir
This study examines the lived experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir. They witnessed active and passive forms of exclusion during pre and post-migration. Though they enjoyed a dignified life before Tibet was conquered by China, once China colonised Tibet and its people, the Tibetan Muslims migrated for safeguarding their lives. Their post-migration settlements in different parts of India could not help them live life the way they lived in Tibe…
Role of technology in restructuring the traditional practices around death and mourning in Kashmir
Using a grounded theory approach, this qualitative study aimed to highlight the evolving technological dimensions of death and mourning practices and its transfer from a set physical setting to virtual and open space. The study was carried on 30 participants from Kashmir. Data was collected using in-depth face-to-face interviews and field notes were also used to capture non-verbal communication. The results of the study revealed that a considerab…
Death at work in Kashmir
In the present study, the authors aimed to investigate the experiences of families bereaved by the death of their loved ones at workplaces in Kashmir. 17 families were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected by using an unstructured interview guide. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that the families had to face severe social, mental, physical, and financial problems, including difficulties in claiming and receiving compensa…
Social Exclusion and the Runaway Couples
In terms of marriage, an individual becomes excluded or attains a disadvantaged position when she/he deviates from the existing norms of society. In this sense, generally, three types of marriages become contentious: (a) widow remarriage, (b) inter-caste marriages and (c) runaway marriages. These types of marriages are treated as deviance from society’s normative guidelines, and such couples are vulnerable to various levels of exclusion and stigm…
Role of technology in restructuring the traditional practices around death and mourning in Kashmir
Using a grounded theory approach, this qualitative study aimed to highlight the evolving technological dimensions of death and mourning practices and its transfer from a set physical setting to virtual and open space. The study was carried on 30 participants from Kashmir. Data was collected using in-depth face-to-face interviews and field notes were also used to capture non-verbal communication. The results of the study revealed that a considerab…
Mapping Mourning Among Muslims of Kashmir
From the instance a person passes away, the funeral, mourning, and memorial ceremonies follow sets of religious principles and procedures in every society. However, at the same time, these ceremonies and practices are influenced by the cultural patterns that people endorse. Mourning practices among Muslims of Kashmir also derive from such a religious-cultural amalgamation. This study aims to highlight mourning practices from two standpoints: (a) …
Dying, Death and Mourning amid Covid-19 Pandemic in Kashmir
Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to examine the changing nature of death, dying and mourning among Muslims of Kashmir due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telephonic Interviews were conducted with 17 participants, whose loved ones died after the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Kashmir. The findings of the study revealed that the deceased mostly died in isolation with no one around. Mourning the loss was also highly challenging with participant…
Liberating Working Women in Traditional Occupations
This article seeks to introspect the place and significance of Kashmiri women within traditional occupations—professions wherein women have a substantial presence. These occupations have previously acted as the nerve of the economy in Kashmir. It is also the only sector that employs people across age and genders. However, women who are currently associated with traditional occupations experience different forms of deprivation. In light of this fa…
Experiences of social support among Kashmiri women with breast cancer
One of the major global health crises in the contemporary scenario is the rapid increase in the incidence of the disease of cancer in general with breast cancer in particular affecting millions of women worldwide. The diagnosis of breast cancer provokes a series of changes in patient’s lives with social support seen as critical in facilitating women cope with the illness as well as the stress associated with it. Although breast cancer has emerged…
Enduring uncertainty
The long-standing conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has resulted in the enforced disappearance of thousands of married men, which has left their wives with a new fractured identity as a ‘half-widow’. Uncertain whether their husbands are dead or alive; their status is in limbo, leading to pervasive economic, social, legal and psychological problems. This article builds upon interviews with fourteen half-widows, aiming to gain an in-depth understanding…
Social Exclusion and the Runaway Couples
In terms of marriage, an individual becomes excluded or attains a disadvantaged position when she/he deviates from the existing norms of society. In this sense, generally, three types of marriages become contentious: (a) widow remarriage, (b) inter-caste marriages and (c) runaway marriages. These types of marriages are treated as deviance from society’s normative guidelines, and such couples are vulnerable to various levels of exclusion and stigm…
Autonomy and Decision-making Ability among Gujjar Women of Kashmir
The present study investigates the level of empowerment among tribal women in terms of their participation in the decision-making process and to identify the factors that affect their level of participation. Fifty women from the Gujjar community of Kashmir Valley were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The interview and case study methods were employed for collecting data from the potential participants. The study revealed that trib…
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Lived experiences of divorced women in Kashmir
Using a phenomenological approach, the present study aimed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of divorced women in Kashmir. 20 divorced women were recruited through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview schedule. Using Colaizzi’s techniques of data analysis, two themes emerged from the data: the reasons for divorce and the challenges faced after divorce. The results of the study unc…
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir
This study examines the lived experiences of Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir. They witnessed active and passive forms of exclusion during pre and post-migration. Though they enjoyed a dignified life before Tibet was conquered by China, once China colonised Tibet and its people, the Tibetan Muslims migrated for safeguarding their lives. Their post-migration settlements in different parts of India could not help them live life the way they lived in Tibe…
Death at work in Kashmir
In the present study, the authors aimed to investigate the experiences of families bereaved by the death of their loved ones at workplaces in Kashmir. 17 families were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected by using an unstructured interview guide. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that the families had to face severe social, mental, physical, and financial problems, including difficulties in claiming and receiving compensa…
Psychology (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Social science (7 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (4 works)