Women in the Federated States of Micronesia are women who live in or are from the Federated States of Micronesia, an independent sovereign island nation composed of four states. Thus, FSM women includes women from the States of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei (formerly Ponape) and Kosrae (previously known as Kusaie).

In a traditional Micronesian society, no matter what the island group, gender roles were complementary to one another and they involved power-sharing between males and females. Since this seemed to be a fine summary of the organizing principles of gender roles, we explored each of the two points at greater length. Complementary.

2 天之前 · This article explores the historical and contemporary roles of women in Micronesia, highlighting their contributions and the challenges they face. Key Takeaways. Women in Micronesian societies have traditionally held significant power, particularly in matrilineal systems where clan membership and land rights are passed through the female line.

2017年2月10日 · In Micronesia, the women’s traditional roles included reproduction (bearing children), production (contributing to the economic life of the family), and interaction with the community. Women were the primary teachers of the young.

2024年12月9日 · This report gathers data from 1920 to 2010 on the changing dynamics of women in the Federated States of Micronesia, covering areas such as migration, demography, wealth, health and education.

A look at how the traditional roles of women, once very important, have changed. Special emphasis on Chuuk and Yap outer islands, but with application across Micronesia.

A groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the role of women and girls in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), focusing on enhancing their leadership capabilities and promoting gender equality.

2023年3月8日 · The recent announcement, regarding the development of a Gender Equality Framework by 2025, made by the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF), a body consisting of heads of the state of Palau, FSM, RMI,...

2012年8月3日 · It is so fitting that the conference is titled “Strengthening Micronesian Women through Culture, Tradition and Knowledge to Meet Today’s Challenges” – as we know that women across the region are critical to advancing social, political and economic progress. For if women thrive, everyone thrives.

2023年3月7日 · The gender equality and parity numbers for the Pacific including Micronesia require our immediate attention. Gender-based violence (GBV) rates in the Pacific are among the highest in the world, with up to 68 percent of women compared to the global average of 30 percent facing some form of physical violence in their lifetime. The GBV rates are ...