STEREOTYPE ONE: Only men can have power and important positions

 

SEXISM IT THE CARIBBEAN

Is a very common notion in the regions of Latin America And the Caribbean, that women can't have the same opportunities as men in terms of education, working opportunities such as promotions and salary increases among others. in contrast  men are know as the providers, the strong ones and the perfect candidates for positions of power and prestige.

However ....

Searching for information about Barbados we came across with a different story, first of all education is one of the most importan things for the Government, all education in public institutions is free and compulsory to the age 16. Boys and girls had the same opportunities and as a society they foster that notion.

Barbados has exported the best minds to help to the development of countries. Fostering the success of people who had held high positions at a local, regional and international level. an example of that is Shirley Chisoln, United States Congresswoman and presidential Candidate.

But we are not done, with the examples...

- Rihanna the famous Popstar, born and raised in Barbados was named a national hero of the nation in 2021.

- When the country became a Republic last year, their first president was a woman  Sandra Mason.

COLOMBIAN CASE

Like we said before the sexism stereotype although is a global topic, is specially marked in the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean, we as a society are working towards the improve of working women's conditions is a long road, but eventually we will get there.

In the Meanwhile, currently two of the most important political officers are held by women. Our vice president Francia Marquez elected for the term 2022- 2026, and the mayor of our Capital City, Claudia Lopez elected for the term 2020 - 2023.