I agree with you, Elizabeth. Most women that undergo IPV and GBV persevere the violence to make both ends meet. Given economic struggles in Kibera, the use of coping Hoping God Agrees, Escape, and Betting Against the House as coping strategies provides hope, empowerment, and a way out of this violence, enabling them to survive poverty, IPV, and insecurity. However, these strategies may seem ridiculous, but they help in a great way to cope with such violence against women.
I agree with your discussion Jean. Violence against women is indeed rampant in not only in Kenya but also around the world. However, developing countries need interventions and help from developed countries in combating injustices against women. It is true that the strategies Swart discusses may have negative impacts and would do more harm than good to the women of Kibera. I also notice the hardship women in Kibera undergo in life to survive the Kenyan economic struggles. Therefore, a booster to women empowerment unions in the country would reduce these injustices in one way or another.
I agree with your argument Kate. Gender alienation has been a sensitive topic of concern for the past years. Women have been left out in not only the economic sector but also in the leadership platform. However, with the current civilization, women’s empowerment is slowly being revolutionized. Governments are now creating legislative seats for women ushering them into national leadership and politics. This empowers women to stand out and fight their way out of poverty, violence, and women’s injustices. Such inclusivity empowers them both politically, economically, and more importantly, it helps to promote social and gender equality. I believe that these myths were developed to enlighten and empower women in the male-dominated society.
I agree with you, Stephanie, that, to some extent, the term “overall” has been inappropriately used. Moving from a voiceless level to the top economic empowerment indeed seems impossible for every Indian woman, given the unfavorable Indian culture. I also feel that the inhuman treatment. Indian women undergo is an obstacle that hinders most of them to be empowered. However, there is still hope for women empowerment in India, just as the second complex myth suggests. Political power is the surest fuel that should propel women to the heights of social and gender equality.