‘Cultural norms are strong and will fight back’: narratives of change and challenges in achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nepal
- Author: Carol Watson, Anita Ghimire, Tulasha Khadka
- Published by: ALIGN
This research report provides the findings from ALIGN 'History and Change' research conducted in Nepal in November 2019, which investigated the impact of harmful gender norms in Nepal and how they have changed over time. The report outlines examples and excerpts from in-depth and intergenerational interviews with 51 study participants, with themes emerging from the interviews illuminating experiences of gender norms and norm change across areas including experiences of adolescence, education, politics, marriage, professional engagement and other areas.
Briefing paper
18 November 2019
Narratives of change and challenges in overcoming discriminatory gender norms and practices in Nepal
Report
18 November 2019
‘One step forward and two steps back’: narratives of change and resistance in confronting discriminatory gender norms in Uganda
Briefing paper
18 November 2019
Narratives of change and resistance in confronting discriminatory gender norms in Uganda