There have been many different views in my life that have influenced how I view gender. Being 22 years old, and growing up in a household with two very different cultures I was always around people who had very strong views about gender. Growing up with a Iranian father and a Zambian mother there have always been certain gender roles that both my parents lived with. For example, women are the homemakers while men go out and make money to support the household. The same goes for my Zambian side, where women are supposed take control of the household but at the same time women are known for being the provider in the families as well. While I primarily grew up with my father who really instilled in me the idea that women should be at home taking care of the house, there has always been that other side of me who will not just let men control me but rather have my own identity not tied to anyone, which comes from my Zambian side.
There are many different determinants of health, and I believe that they all equally play a role in the health status of people. When looking at education as a determinant of health it is hard not to be biased, coming from an institution of higher education. Because for me personally I believe that having a higher level of education means better access to health services. And for a majority of people they believe that having access to education allows individuals to create a voice in their own communities and allow them to create changes that they believe the community needs. China has recognized, “…literacy as the key to women’s full participation in societal decision-making and to improving the well-being of families. Education earns community respect, and being respected builds confidence and encourages participation” (“Outrage to Courage”, 42). This is very important in allowing social changes that will allow for rights and changes primarily focused on women. There are key rights that would have a large impact in the direction of women when education is taken into account. When education is given to women there is an awareness on women needs. For example, sex education awareness is increased therefore decreasing STD transmissions. “Studies link education with reduced child and maternal deaths, improved child health, and lower fertility. Women with at least some formal education are more likely than uneducated women to use contraception, marry later, have fewer children, and be better informed on the nutritional and other needs of children” (“The Effect of Girls’ Education on Health Outcomes: Fact Sheet”). This will lead to many changes if women are given the opportunity to create change.
Tiffany Ghadamy
Citations:
The Effect of Girls' Education on Health Outcomes: Fact Sheet. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.prb.org/girls-education-fact-sheet/
Murray, A. F. (2008). From outrage to courage: women taking action for health and justice. Monroe, Me.: Common Courage Press.
There are many different determinants of health, and I believe that they all equally play a role in the health status of people. When looking at education as a determinant of health it is hard not to be biased, coming from an institution of higher education. Because for me personally I believe that having a higher level of education means better access to health services. And for a majority of people they believe that having access to education allows individuals to create a voice in their own communities and allow them to create changes that they believe the community needs. China has recognized, “…literacy as the key to women’s full participation in societal decision-making and to improving the well-being of families. Education earns community respect, and being respected builds confidence and encourages participation” (“Outrage to Courage”, 42). This is very important in allowing social changes that will allow for rights and changes primarily focused on women. There are key rights that would have a large impact in the direction of women when education is taken into account. When education is given to women there is an awareness on women needs. For example, sex education awareness is increased therefore decreasing STD transmissions. “Studies link education with reduced child and maternal deaths, improved child health, and lower fertility. Women with at least some formal education are more likely than uneducated women to use contraception, marry later, have fewer children, and be better informed on the nutritional and other needs of children” (“The Effect of Girls’ Education on Health Outcomes: Fact Sheet”). This will lead to many changes if women are given the opportunity to create change.
Tiffany Ghadamy
Citations:
The Effect of Girls' Education on Health Outcomes: Fact Sheet. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.prb.org/girls-education-fact-sheet/
Murray, A. F. (2008). From outrage to courage: women taking action for health and justice. Monroe, Me.: Common Courage Press.
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