In the land of wise old men: experiences of young women activists in Myanmar
Ma, Agatha Phyu, Poe Ei Knapman, Catriona
Ma, Agatha
Phyu, Poe Ei
Knapman, Catriona
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2018-11-14
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17
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<p>In a society in which leadership is still largely defined by age and gender, young women in Myanmar face social, cultural, and even administrative challenges to raising their voices and taking on leadership roles. This article explores the experience of young women activists in Myanmar, considering social norms and challenges to leadership, coping strategies, and solutions to the obstacles that young women face to participating in on-going legal and political reform in Myanmar.</p>
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Gender & Development
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Young Feminisms
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26
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3
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1355-2074
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1364-9221