I'm preparing a research on women study for the women study conference, focusing on innovative ideas to attract more women on entering operations and maintenance fields, as a way of improving economy, gender equality, as O&M often just requires high school and trade school education. Has anyone made any study to understand challenges so that I don't start the research from scratch?
hello, i'm not an expert in the field, but maybe show them that some of their actual practices turn out to be good from a scientific point of view? For example I don't know, in rural areas, traditional agriculture and animal husbandry techniques?
Haris Shekeris , I appreciate the time you took and answering my questions Indeed I need to do some research and look at different ways to motivate women. I confess that I never though about applying engineering, critical thinking in rural areas. . One thing I could confirm is that starting at middle to tertiary level and beyond, we rarely have women lecturing. Unesco had release a similar report couple of years ago, and data has not changed at least not in Southern Africa. Women loose motivation to study STEAM when they don't see themselves represented, starting in classrooms. Probably looking at some innovative ideas that can be applied at rural areas, is a smart way to show case our community of applied engineering with practical examples for women beyond to gain more value beyond the kitchen and reproductive system
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Dear Malekama Pitra ,
Apologies for the late reply, how did your conference presentation go? I definitely agree with you that women should be (and possess) more value than being useful in the kitchen and in the reproductive system, or even added to that as workers in menial work. However, I think empowerment should be viewed holistically rather than just through STEM or STEAM. STE(A)M are not a panacea, it doesn't cure all evils, and it will also result in a lot of disappointment too. So for example I'd advocate for more women village chiefs, more women politicians, more women artists and more women head bankers as well as more women in STEAM. Also definitely more women participating in radio and tv, not selling stuff but actively participating in the ongoing contestation and formation of the values of society. I think this would be a much better contribution to society than being hidden away in a lab researching arcane subjects. What do you think?
Best Wishes,
Haris
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