Table 1 Summary of qualitative results
Global theme | |
|---|---|
Positive characterization | Important in highlighting discrimination Made women aware of their rights Opens up conversation on social inequality Provides women with information on where to report abuse Opportunities to gain information on HIV and sexual rights and health |
Negative characterization | Lack of flexibility in implementation Conflict with cultural and religious values Failure to address women’s priorities and day-to-day realities Social justice is an “un-Zambian” Western concept Disrupts survival networks (marriage) of unemployed women Women felt disconnected with the approach Implementation of approach done in a way that is too confrontational It conflicts traditional cultural and religious values Alienates potential allies Creates enemies Ignores men in the conversation It is merely a symbolic gesture without substantial economic survival opportunities Champions of the approach are out of touch with local realities Ignores local strategies It is neocolonial It is a hegemonic imposition of western culture and standards |