Reinforcement of Women Leaders for Social and Community Development in Sansai District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

The research objectives were 1) to investigate the roles and duties of women leaders in Sansai District, Chiang Mai Province, 2) to examine the reinforcement of women leaders in San Sai District, Chiang Mai to create motivation for working in community social development. This research was qualitative. The research instruments were semi-structured interview forms and small group discussions. Key informants consisted of representatives of local women leaders, representatives of women leaders of community organizations, representatives of the community philosopher's leader, representatives of women leaders in government and private sectors, representatives of people, and representatives of the academic department with a total of 72.

The result showed that: the entry into the position of local women's leaders in community organizations and government according to the law. On the other hand, the women leaders who were community sages, derived from respect for the faith of people in the community. Nowadays, women leaders had more opportunities to work for the community than in the past, and as a result of being given job opportunities, some women leaders could work to their fullest potential, manage and development of local community communities in responsible areas well, causing an acceptance of the people and various sectors in society, thus leading to cooperation in the implementation of community social development projects.

The finding also found that the perception, understanding, and emphasis on positive reinforcement, such as praise, providing job opportunities, accepting opinions, special compensation, promotion to a higher position, having the opportunity to work at full potential Moreover, negative reinforcement were reproach and sanctions by the rules and regulations of the people and community organization members as well as members of some agencies or organizations. However, there were still relatively few activities in the past involving the serious and ongoing empowerment of women leaders.