Toward “good” islands: rethinking the means and goals for island development from a female perspective

Ursić, Sara and Zlatar Gamberožić, Jelena and Mišetić, Andrija (2023) Toward “good” islands: rethinking the means and goals for island development from a female perspective. Journal of Tourism Futures. pp. 1-17. ISSN 2055-5911

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Abstract

IN ENGLISH: Purpose. By merging good countryside and rural capitals frameworks, a model for reimagining the island's development is formulated, which is then applied to the female perspective to provide valuable insights from a group that is often marginalized in rural areas. As Croatian islands are highly tourism-oriented, this study finds it important to explore possibilities for future island development that can provide balanced and vibrant settlements on the islands. Design/methodology/approach. The present paper synthesizes Shucksmith's (2018) model of a good countryside, which serves as a goal, with Gkartzios et al.'s (2022) capitals framework, which is viewed as a means of attaining a good countryside, specifically a good island. The research is delimited to the island of Brac, Croatia. By conducting interviews with female respondents, this study aims to capture the female perspective on envisioning potential futures of “good” island living, a perspective that is frequently underestimated despite its significant contributions to the creation of an ideal locale. Findings. The results demonstrate that there is a substantial amount of socio-cultural rural capital that is leveraged to strengthen relatedness and rights as development objectives. However, low levels of economic, built and land-based rural capital pose challenges to achieving repair and re-enchantment, which are crucial for settlements that rely on tourism. Originality/value. These findings bear immense implications for policymakers and planners, underscoring the imperative to account for the perspectives and needs of diverse social groups, including women, in the design and implementation of development strategies for islands. By doing so, a sustainable and equitable future, rich in tourism potential, can be cultivated on the island. --------------- IN CROATIAN: Svrha. Spajanjem okvira dobrog sela i okvira ruralnih kapitala formulira se model za ponovno osmišljavanje razvoja otoka, koji se zatim primjenjuje na žensku perspektivu kako bi se pružili vrijedni uvidi iz skupine koja je često marginalizirana u ruralnim područjima. Budući da su hrvatski otoci izrazito turistički orijentirani, ovo istraživanje smatra važnim istražiti mogućnosti budućeg razvoja otoka koji može osigurati uravnotežena i vibrantna naselja na otocima. Dizajn/metodologija/pristup. Ovaj rad sintetizira Shucksmithov (2018.) model dobrog sela, koji služi kao cilj, s Gkartziosovim i dr. (2022.) okvirom kapitala, koji se promatra kao sredstvo za postizanje dobrog sela, konkretno dobrog otoka. Istraživanje je bilo ograničeno na otok Brač (Hrvatska). Provodeći intervjue s ispitanicama, istraživanje ima za cilj obuhvatiti žensku perspektivu o promišljanju potencijalne budućnosti „dobrog“ života na otoku, perspektivu koja se često podcjenjuje unatoč njezinom značajnom doprinosu u stvaranju idealnog mjesta. Rezultati. Rezultati pokazuju da postoji značajna količina društveno-kulturnog ruralnog kapitala koji se koristi za jačanje povezanosti i prava kao razvojnih ciljeva. Međutim, niske razine gospodarskog, izgrađenog i ruralnog kapitala temeljenog na zemlji predstavljaju izazove za postizanje popravka i ponovnog ostvarenja mjesta, što je ključno za naselja koja se oslanjaju na turizam. Izvornost/vrijednost. Ovi rezultati imaju velike implikacije za kreatore politike i planere, naglašavajući imperativ uzimanja u obzir perspektiva i potreba različitih društvenih skupina, uključujući žene, u osmišljavanju i provedbi razvojnih strategija za otoke. Na taj način se na otoku može njegovati održiva i pravedna budućnost, bogata turističkim potencijalima.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Language: English. - Title in Croatian: Prema „dobrim” otocima: ponovno promišljanje sredstava i ciljeva za razvoj otoka iz ženske perspektive.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Women, Brac, good countryside, island development, rural capitals (žene, Brač, dobro selo, razvoj otoka, ruralni kapitali)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Depositing User:	Karolina
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2023 12:32
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2024 08:09
URI:	http://idiprints.knjiznica.idi.hr/id/eprint/1114

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