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There is social resistance to women entering politics, says Banuo Jamir, India

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The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir, now retired from service, has pointed out that men, including in Nagaland have today broken into professions which were generally regarded to be ‘female’ bastions such as world renowned chefs who are mostly men or fashion designers which is associated with women again having men as the most popular designers viz Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Giovanni, Versace, Atsu Sekhose. “Why then is there so much resistance to women breaking into bastions which have been regarded to be male domain – including politics”, the former chief secretary wondered. She was speaking during the programme DIVAS: Celebrating Women Talent in Song held on December 7 at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts, Jotsoma organized by the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN).
Banuo, who has been a strong advocate of women’s empowerment in different fields, observed that culture and traditions are still very strong in our social set-up but said changes have to come about. She suggested that a difference can be made through efforts by women themselves to promote empowerment of women.

We invite our users to read the full article published December 15 2014 

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The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir, now retired from service, has pointed out that men, including in Nagaland have today broken into professions which were generally regarded to be ‘female’ bastions such as world renowned chefs who are mostly men or fashion designers which is associated with women again having men as the most popular designers viz Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Giovanni, Versace, Atsu Sekhose. “Why then is there so much resistance to women breaking into bastions which have been regarded to be male domain – including politics”, the former chief secretary wondered. She was speaking during the programme DIVAS: Celebrating Women Talent in Song held on December 7 at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts, Jotsoma organized by the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN).
Banuo, who has been a strong advocate of women’s empowerment in different fields, observed that culture and traditions are still very strong in our social set-up but said changes have to come about. She suggested that a difference can be made through efforts by women themselves to promote empowerment of women.

We invite our users to read the full article published December 15 2014 

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