Insertion, integration and inclusion of South American women : relation and coordination between socio-cultural parameters, economic growth and gender issues in the Andean region, fostering women’s empowerment
Chauvin, Emilie (2013)
Chauvin, Emilie
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017101115968
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017101115968
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The purpose of this Bachelor’s thesis has been to explore the relation between social and cultural factors, economic growth and gender issues in South America, in order to foster sustainable development and local women’s empowerment through their insertion, integration and inclusion Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Women should all have equal access to and control on different life spheres. Moreover, empowering women is an indispensable tool for advancing development and reducing poverty. Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of whole families and communities and to improved prospects for the next generation. However, despite positive evolution during the last decades, big gender gaps still remain. The importance to reduce these gender gaps is underscored by its inclusion as one of the eight Millennium Development Goals. In developing regions such as South America, gender gaps are sustained by strong socio-cultural factors and practices.
The thesis focuses on a sample of South American countries, situated on the Andes mountain range region and founders of The Andean Community (Comunidad Andina): Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The Andean Community is a South American organization founded in 1969, to boost industrial, agricultural, social, and trade unity. The Community currently includes Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Chile was a part of the Community until 1976. Moreover, all five countries share a strong common history of civilizations and culture, particularly through the Incas.
The research was conducted by gathering theories, statistics and scientific knowledge, and through qualitative research, interviewing twenty-seven local women from all ages, social classes, countries, origins and family situations; and one Diversity & Inclusion professional working at a global level (Appendices).
The results suggest a proper coordination and monitoring of globalization through various business models is necessary to sustainably empower South American women and reduce poverty. Moreover, a real cultural change is necessary in order to support all incentives taken by government, companies, organizations or individuals. Interviews have shown a genuine lack of awareness.
The thesis focuses on a sample of South American countries, situated on the Andes mountain range region and founders of The Andean Community (Comunidad Andina): Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The Andean Community is a South American organization founded in 1969, to boost industrial, agricultural, social, and trade unity. The Community currently includes Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Chile was a part of the Community until 1976. Moreover, all five countries share a strong common history of civilizations and culture, particularly through the Incas.
The research was conducted by gathering theories, statistics and scientific knowledge, and through qualitative research, interviewing twenty-seven local women from all ages, social classes, countries, origins and family situations; and one Diversity & Inclusion professional working at a global level (Appendices).
The results suggest a proper coordination and monitoring of globalization through various business models is necessary to sustainably empower South American women and reduce poverty. Moreover, a real cultural change is necessary in order to support all incentives taken by government, companies, organizations or individuals. Interviews have shown a genuine lack of awareness.