gender analysis in an indigenous community in transition - Gender and Evaluation2024-03-29T06:44:54Zhttps://gendereval.ning.com/forum/topics/gender-analysis-in-an-indigenous-community-in-transition?id=6606644%3ATopic%3A159003&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, indeed that is very comm…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-29:6606644:Comment:1596722022-08-29T08:46:26.336ZHady Klaassenhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/HadyKlaassen
<p>Yes, indeed that is very common. It would be interesting for the people themselves to know if this has been part of their culture always, or has been introduced by the colonising parties.. What helped me a lot to address the domestic violence in the conversation, to see how much it affects the health of the women. When I worked in the rural area of Ecuador, it turned out many women lived in depression and with a continuous headache. They took that as part of life. However, as it concerned…</p>
<p>Yes, indeed that is very common. It would be interesting for the people themselves to know if this has been part of their culture always, or has been introduced by the colonising parties.. What helped me a lot to address the domestic violence in the conversation, to see how much it affects the health of the women. When I worked in the rural area of Ecuador, it turned out many women lived in depression and with a continuous headache. They took that as part of life. However, as it concerned physical health issues, it became easier to address it and talk about it, also with the men. It also turned out that there is a whole group of men who don't like to use violence, but have learned that this is the way to treat your wife and children. Once they knew it is was actually a crime (by law) and that their family would thrive much more without any violence, some immediately stopped, others stopped in the long run..</p> It is at the cusp that new kn…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599162022-08-28T18:23:49.977ZRituu B Nandahttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/1uniqcg103ltu
<p><span>It is at the cusp that new knowledge gets generated! loved it. Weaving the lived experience of communities with academic knowledge to co-create new knowledge!</span></p>
<p><span>It is at the cusp that new knowledge gets generated! loved it. Weaving the lived experience of communities with academic knowledge to co-create new knowledge!</span></p> Dear Haidy,
Thanks for your e…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599142022-08-28T15:24:09.798ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Dear Haidy,</p>
<p>Thanks for your extensive feedback. Yes, this is what I have been focusing on from a 'standard' gender assessment. I recognize the informal voice of women. On the other hand, there is a lot of domestic violence, partly related to communication norms and alcohol. I am still having a hard time bringing these two dynamics together.</p>
<p>And yes, I think your remarks on the gender equality in traditional indigenous culture are on point.</p>
<p>Dear Haidy,</p>
<p>Thanks for your extensive feedback. Yes, this is what I have been focusing on from a 'standard' gender assessment. I recognize the informal voice of women. On the other hand, there is a lot of domestic violence, partly related to communication norms and alcohol. I am still having a hard time bringing these two dynamics together.</p>
<p>And yes, I think your remarks on the gender equality in traditional indigenous culture are on point.</p> Dear Jahvni,
Thanks for your…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599112022-08-28T15:20:20.856ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Dear Jahvni,</p>
<p>Thanks for your extensive response. You are so right about the assumptions you take along without being aware of it. So far, this research has proven to be a whole new learning experience for me. It is the first time I have to rely so much upon a translator. The funny thing is that, in the process, she has become more of a research assistant than a translator. So yes to your points!</p>
<p>Dear Jahvni,</p>
<p>Thanks for your extensive response. You are so right about the assumptions you take along without being aware of it. So far, this research has proven to be a whole new learning experience for me. It is the first time I have to rely so much upon a translator. The funny thing is that, in the process, she has become more of a research assistant than a translator. So yes to your points!</p> Thanks for the reminder Rituu!tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599092022-08-28T15:16:39.365ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Thanks for the reminder Rituu!</p>
<p>Thanks for the reminder Rituu!</p> Thanks Benu! I have indeed co…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599072022-08-28T15:16:11.933ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Thanks Benu! I have indeed collected quite some good ethnographic material prior to my field work. And truuuueeeeee on the policy reports!</p>
<p>Thanks Benu! I have indeed collected quite some good ethnographic material prior to my field work. And truuuueeeeee on the policy reports!</p> Dear Blake. thank you so much…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1596702022-08-28T15:14:52.486ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Dear Blake. thank you so much for your extensive reply. The influence of the Church is indeed a major factor. Missionaries from the Baptist Church have converted many Trio and Wayana communities close to the border of Brazil, which gives me (as an anthropologist) a sense of searching for things long gone...For example, in a session I taught a song to women and I asked if they had a song for me as well. They sure did and took great pleasure in teaching it to me. Only after translation I…</p>
<p>Dear Blake. thank you so much for your extensive reply. The influence of the Church is indeed a major factor. Missionaries from the Baptist Church have converted many Trio and Wayana communities close to the border of Brazil, which gives me (as an anthropologist) a sense of searching for things long gone...For example, in a session I taught a song to women and I asked if they had a song for me as well. They sure did and took great pleasure in teaching it to me. Only after translation I found out it was about how good God is...so now I feel more like an archeologist, carefully inspecting different layers of culture prescribing gender roles. Really interesting, I must say. Would love to be in touch once I have more material. Thanks again!</p> Dear Upul, thanks! As a matte…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1598102022-08-28T15:05:28.149ZMaggie Schmeitzhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/MaggieSchmeitz
<p>Dear Upul, thanks! As a matter of fact, I have known Taitu for ages :). I will certainly contact her and dig deeper.</p>
<p>Dear Upul, thanks! As a matter of fact, I have known Taitu for ages :). I will certainly contact her and dig deeper.</p> Wonder ful exchange.
In my w…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-28:6606644:Comment:1599032022-08-28T07:37:34.618ZJahnvi Andhariahttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/JahnviAndharia
<p> Wonder ful exchange.</p>
<p>In my work with indigenous communities, here are some strategies that ave worked for us</p>
<ul>
<li> identify the younger literate men and women to join in a interns/ fellows</li>
<li>work with Community Based Organizations and their community leaders who can help sharpen your research questions to begin with and then point you to different people - with different views</li>
</ul>
<p>The value in a research is when we are able to build on the existing knowledge…</p>
<p> Wonder ful exchange.</p>
<p>In my work with indigenous communities, here are some strategies that ave worked for us</p>
<ul>
<li> identify the younger literate men and women to join in a interns/ fellows</li>
<li>work with Community Based Organizations and their community leaders who can help sharpen your research questions to begin with and then point you to different people - with different views</li>
</ul>
<p>The value in a research is when we are able to build on the existing knowledge of the indigenous peoples and we need to invest time and deep listening and be open with them to the extent that they can challenge us for the assumptions that we as "outsiders' may come with. It is at the cusp that new knowledge gets generated.</p>
<p></p> Dear Maggie,
What helps me a…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2022-08-22:6606644:Comment:1595832022-08-22T12:39:08.734ZHady Klaassenhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/HadyKlaassen
<p>Dear Maggie,</p>
<p>What helps me a lot in gender assessments, is to look for the cultural mechanisms around</p>
<p>- access to & control over (1) resources, (2) opportunities and (3) decision-making. </p>
<p>This is in a nutshell what you like to know. Indigenous culture can surprise you in the way the voices of men, women and children are heard and weighed in decision-making. And the different roles of women, men, girls and boys can define the access they have to certain resources,…</p>
<p>Dear Maggie,</p>
<p>What helps me a lot in gender assessments, is to look for the cultural mechanisms around</p>
<p>- access to & control over (1) resources, (2) opportunities and (3) decision-making. </p>
<p>This is in a nutshell what you like to know. Indigenous culture can surprise you in the way the voices of men, women and children are heard and weighed in decision-making. And the different roles of women, men, girls and boys can define the access they have to certain resources, opportunities and decision-making. Sometimes the voicing of women is not visible in the public space, but is fully considered in the men participating in the community decision-making. My experience is, that many indigenous cultures have been much more equal than the Western culture (especially one like the Brazilian culture). So the influence of the Western culture has often actually been more negative for women and girls and has been shifting the roles of women and men and therefore created imbalance within the indigenous culture.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Hady Klaassen</p>