Closing the Gap: Empowering Women in Vanuatu's Future Economy
PROGRAM DAY 2
Session 5:
Closing the gap – the important role women
can play in Vanuatu’s future economy
Jennifer Kalpokas Doan, Balance of Power Executive
Director
Session 5: Closing the gap – the important role women can play in Vanuatu’s future economy
How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being
perceived as legitimate leaders
1.
Understand the context
•
Melanesian society deeply rooted in a belief system that
recognises men as the head of the home, decision maker and
primary provider.
•
Christian principles that speak to mutual respect, and
submission to men’s authority – meaning they lead and women
follow
•
Both men and women aspire to these beliefs and social norms.
•
Approaches that are non-threatening and non-confrontational,
working with the grain
Session 5: Closing the gap – the important role women can play in Vanuatu’s future economy
How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being
perceived as legitimate leaders
2. Effective change comes from
evidence of success
•
Evidence that the benefits are true
•
Evidence that when a woman is
leading and making those
decisions, there is a better
representation of all voices,
therefore better for society as a
whole,
•
Empowered women can
contribute more meaningfully
Session 5: Closing the gap – the important role women can play in Vanuatu’s future economy
How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being
perceived as legitimate leaders
3.
Examples of evidence and impact
translating into increased recognition
•
Recent Nation Builder’s exhibition,
book and social media campaign
showcasing women who have been
involved with business
•
Entrepreneurs like Ms Velenie Jacob,
use of social media.
Session 5: Closing the gap – the important role women can play in Vanuatu’s future economy
How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being
perceived as legitimate leaders
4. What can we do?
•
One of the biggest challenges we
face as women is lack of support.
•
Stop perpetuating the stereotype
that women just tear each other
down
•
Creativity and learning
Balance of Power - YouTube
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Explore the crucial role women can play in Vanuatu's economy, focusing on shifting societal norms and attitudes to recognize women as legitimate leaders. Discover the importance of evidence in showcasing the benefits of female leadership and empowering women to contribute meaningfully to society. Overcome challenges by fostering support and creativity, emphasizing the need to break stereotypes and promote a culture of learning and collaboration.
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PROGRAM DAY 2 Session 5: Closing the gap the important role women can play in Vanuatu s future economy Jennifer Kalpokas Doan, Balance of Power Executive Director
Session 5: Closing the gap the important role women can play in Vanuatus future economy How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being perceived as legitimate leaders 1. Understand the context Melanesian society deeply rooted in a belief system that recognises men as the head of the home, decision maker and primary provider. Christian principles that speak to mutual respect, and submission to men s authority meaning they lead and women follow Both men and women aspire to these beliefs and social norms. Approaches that are non-threatening and non-confrontational, working with the grain
Session 5: Closing the gap the important role women can play in Vanuatus future economy How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being perceived as legitimate leaders 2. Effective change comes from evidence of success Evidence that the benefits are true Evidence that when a woman is leading and making those decisions, there is a better representation of all voices, therefore better for society as a whole, Empowered women can contribute more meaningfully
Session 5: Closing the gap the important role women can play in Vanuatus future economy How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being perceived as legitimate leaders 3. Examples of evidence and impact translating into increased recognition Recent Nation Builder s exhibition, book and social media campaign showcasing women who have been involved with business Entrepreneurs like Ms Velenie Jacob, use of social media.
Session 5: Closing the gap the important role women can play in Vanuatus future economy How to shift attitudes and norms that prevent women from being perceived as legitimate leaders 4. What can we do? One of the biggest challenges we face as women is lack of support. Stop perpetuating the stereotype that women just tear each other down Creativity and learning Balance of Power - YouTube
