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Beliefs about the proper roles of men and women in Burma: Is discrimination against women in Burma ingrained in traditional practices?
By Naw Cha Mu
In every culture there are gender stereotypes. In Burma women face increasing difficulties to balance new knowledge and awareness of their rights and mechanisms to protect these rights, with cultural norms which do not allow them to stand up for their basic rights. These so called “cultural norms” are ingrained in every aspect of Burmese life, and have created an environment where women are second classed class citizens to an already heavily oppressed first class population.
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Making Headway: Mainstreaming gender issues in the Burmese refugee camps
By Moo Ko Htee
Traditional life cannot continue for those who have fled their homeland to become refugees in Thailand. This change has placed women in a number of particularly vulnerable situations, where they can be abused by members of their own communities, within their homes, and exploited by local Thai authorities. Whilst camp leadership structures favour male representation, women are slowly changing this social norm and are playing a more active role in community life.
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Life for migrant women in Thailand: Another place to call home or a nightmare in a strange land
By Naw Cha Mu
Despite the number of difficulties that migrant workers face, each year more and more women leave Burma for the uncertainty of life in Thailand. The allure of high wages and good work conditions is an attractive offer when comparised to the worsening economic conditions and general hardships they face in Burma. However, the reality is rare so pretty, as many women find out once they arrive.
Traditional life cannot continue for those who have fled their homeland to become refugees in Thailand. This change has placed women in a number of particularly vulnerable situations, where they can be abused by members of their own communities, within their homes, and exploited by local Thai authorities. Whilst camp leadership structures favour male representation, women are slowly changing this social norm and are playing a more active role in community life.
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People’s Voices: It may be another country but there is no safety
By Naw Noreen
Migrant workers face a precarious existence in Thailand, and Naw Noreen shares about her experiences and feelings living as an undocumented worker. Despite the constant fear and hardships she faces, it has opened her eyes to the situation that all people in Burma face, not just the ethnic groups.
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