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Women, parity and equal opportunities

Introduction

Women’s success is important for the well-being of the community. To achieve this, we need to promote equal opportunities between men and women. But how can we ensure the promotion of parity and equal opportunities, so as to better position women in society? The answer is undeniably through secularism, education and work.

Promoting parity and equality through secularism.

According to the Institute National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques, << Parity means that each sex is equally represented in institutions >>.However, you will find zero representation of women in some institutions, due to the existing inequality between men and women, and also to the pre-eminence of religion in certain parts of society. Women must be able to work in state institutions without the interference of religious concerns. The separation of men and women in public and private services is not conducive to secularism and the freedom to do what one is good at, which are guaranteed by the constitutions of many countries, such as Burkina Faso. The State needs everyone’s skills, and preconceived ideas need to be banished, to ensure a better position for women in society.

To achieve this, education is the golden path.

Boosting quality education

Education is not only important for boys but also for girls. Being in school helps one to be able to store up so much knowledge through reading, documentary research, teaching and sharing the experiences of different teachers. Enabling women to study combats early marriage and ensures their financial autonomy in the future. They can then embark on careers such as medicine, law, economics or politics. To this end, they need access to the world of work.

Access to the world of work

As Simone de Beauvoir put it, <<It is through work that women have largely overcome the distance separating them from the male; it is work alone that can guarantee them concrete freedom >>. A working woman adds value to society and her community. For example, it’s easy to see the self-sacrifice and determination of women in village cooperatives. Similarly, a man’s monthly income cannot meet all the needs of a household. Women must enjoy the salary rights, benefits and privileges that their level of education entitles them to.

Conclusion

It’s difficult for women to achieve a better position in society, given existing stereotypes. For this reason, equality and parity of opportunity, the education of men and women, and respect for secularism and work must be guaranteed. The fight must go on, because a woman invested with power and the ability to make decisions, carries out the work entrusted to her.

Leaticia Marie Elaine NABI

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