Changemakers in Cape Town: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women
| dc.contributor.author | Ramotwala, Tabitha | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-03-26T20:11:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-03-26T20:11:05Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2015-10-23 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-03-26 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In South Africa, the current teenage pregnancy rate is approximately 30%. Studies demonstrate that two primary reasons for this statistic are a lack of knowledge and a desire to prove femininity. In the early 2000’s, Life Orientation was introduced as a subject in the South African education system to teach learners topics such as sex education and career development. However, the curriculum is very theoretical and in some ways seems unattainable to high school students. Over a decade after Life Orientation was established, teenage pregnancy continues to be a challenge for the South African population. Therefore, this presentation will discuss a program launched in Athlone, Western Cape at Garlandale High School led by Principal Dawn Crowie. This program sought to empower female students by connecting them with existing resources in the community. By establishing partnerships with local businesses and organizations, the girls of Garlandale gained valuable experiences related to family planning, sexual health, self-defense, HIV awareness, and taking control of one’s own life. | |
| dc.description.panabstract | During an era of immense gender inequality, Mary Lyon founded Mount Holyoke in order to provide greater educational opportunities for women. She recognized the importance of education as a means of overcoming oppression. As an institution, Mount Holyoke has always stressed the importance of female empowerment. This past summer, we collaborated with different communities in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Cape Town, South Africa to further this vision. We worked with institutions and organizations that sought to empower women and challenge the limitations forced upon them. Though our work was in a range of fields, including the non-profit sector and technological training, we all sought to empower women through knowledge. By participating in education and activism, we offered a new perspective on women's roles and abilities and ultimately helped to change the way women view themselves. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10166/4573 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.rights.restricted | public | |
| dc.title | Changemakers in Cape Town: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women | |
| dc.title.alternative | Shifting Paradigms Across Borders |
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