IEI Group E by Lloyd

Cluster 1 (beliefs)

lloydlau17 — 2023-11-17 05:25:43 UTC

Parents expect their daughter to get married and do not believe they can be self dependant.
Many Singaporeans place heavy emphasis on physical appearance, causing women to conform to unhealthy norms such as eating disorders.
Old thinking & culture. Male dominant hence women are just viewed as house wives and are taught to marry rich men, stay home and provide for the family through house chores etc, leaving earning money to the man of the household
Men are believed to be breadwinners, especially in asian household where women are expected to be housewives. Stays home and cook rather than going out to work
Norms hindering women's empowerment include biases in venture capital funding, stereotypes in tech fields, and unequal access to resources. Addressing these requires systemic changes and promoting diversity in innovation ecosystems. Rigid gender roles, stereotypes reinforcing traditional expectations, and biases that affect career opportunities. Overcoming these requires a cultural shift towards equality

Norms hindering women's empowerment include traditional gender roles, societal expectations limiting career choices, and stereotypes that perpetuate unequal treatment. Overcoming these requires challenging ingrained beliefs.
Stereotypes like woman are weak physically, easily affected emotionally, easily agitated and bipolar, indecisive

2023-11-17 05:29:50 UTC

Women face discrimination in the workplace due to their gender.
Women are promoted less frequently than their male colleagues
Women are more prone to workplace harassment especially from male colleagues that hold a higher position.
Women in the tech industry also face unequal opportunities in finding jobs/networking.
Many industries such as I.T and engineering are less welcoming of female workers

2023-11-17 05:30:00 UTC

By fostering diverse and inclusive spaces
Challenging biases in innovation ecosystems, and actively promoting equal opportunities.
Advocating for equal opportunities, challenging stereotypes, and fostering a workplace culture that values diversity. crucial for creating inclusive environments.
By actively listening to women's experiences, challenging harmful stereotypes, and advocating for policies promoting gender equality.
Education and awareness are key for effective involvement.
Actively promoting equal opportunities.
Learning to trust and respect women/girls.

2023-11-17 05:39:16 UTC

Government has introduced policies addressing work-life balance, workplace discrimination and gender inclusivity.
Ongoing efforts in education have also contributed positively by cultivating children to be more respectful.
There have also been many startups that promote women-led businesses.
Career fairs especially in the tech sector, catered specifically for women
Supporting women's empowerment involve valuing education for both genders, celebrating women's achievements, and promoting a work-life balance. These contribute to a more equitable society. But requires to get over old beliefs.