Vietnamese women's roles chinh thuc

Roles of Vietnamese Women

in Modern Society

“Nobody knows like a woman how to say things that are both sweet and

profound. Sweetness and depth, this is all of

woman; this is Heaven.” 

Victor Hugo

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Fill in the blank of this saying: “Men build the house, women make it .....”

H O M E

On which date is the IWD celebrated?

M A R C H 8

What is one of the most typical characteristics of Vietnamese Women?

S A C R I F I C E

Who were the two sisters that are considered as the first Queens of Vietnam?

T R U N G S I S T E R S

Roles of Vietnamese Women in Modern Time

1. Women’s Role in Family Life-Taking care of and educating children

1. Women’s Role in Family Life

- Organizing family life

1. Women’s Role in Family Life

- Harmonizing family’s relationships

1. Women’s Role in Family Life- Contributing to their husbands’ success

What is behind a man’s success?

A woman

2. Women’s Role in SocietyWhat percentage of Vietnam workforce is women?

A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D.50%

What percentage of Vietnamese Congress are female delegates?

A. 33 % B. 20% C. 10% D. 40%

Famous Vietnamese Women

1. Trung Sisters: national heroines (40-43 AD)

- Rebelling against Chinese rule

- Giving their life up for their country

- Symbols of Vietnamese resistance and freedom.

Famous Vietnamese Women

2. Brigadier General Nguyen Thi Dinh

- Born into a peasant family in 1920- Chairwoman of the SVWLA- Hero of People’s Armed Force

Famous Vietnamese Women

4. Ton Nu Thi Ninh

- Vice-chair, Foreign Affairs Committee

- Ambassador of Vietnam

- An effective spokesperson

Famous Vietnamese Women

5. Nguyen Thi Doan

- Vice President of Vietnam since 2007

- Female politicians since 1992

Famous Vietnamese Women

Who’s next?

Ten female Jayhawkers

Vietnamese Women’s Virtues

Four Vietnamese women’s virtues:

+ Hardworking

+ Beautiful

+ Well-spoken

+ Well-behaved

Vietnamese Women’s Virtues1. Hardworking:

- Be hard-working at home - Participate in social work

Vietnamese Women’s Virtues

2. Beautiful

Physical, spiritual beauty + good health + intelligence

Vietnamese Women’s Virtues3. Well-spoken

- Speak politely in a light, warm tone- Speak gentle words- Know when and what to say

Vietnamese Women’s Virtues4. Well-behaved- Be faithful and honest- Be a dutiful daughter, a devoted wife and caring

mother, and a conscientious worker

International Women’s Day

On March 8 every year...

Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity:

Picture it!

International Women’s Day

When did IWD begin?- February 28, 1909: First Women’s Day Obsevance

- March 8, 1914: International Women's Day

International Women’s DayWhy do we have IWD?

International Women’s Day

Activities on IWD...

Meaning of IWD... Showing love towards women Celebrating women's achievements

In Vietnam..