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Women ’ s Participation in Adult and Community Education: the impact on resilience

Women ’ s Participation in Adult and Community Education: the impact on resilience. Jennifer Leahy & Marion Bowl Adult Learning Australia Conference, 2012. Greetings from ACE Aotearoa in New Zealand.

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Women ’ s Participation in Adult and Community Education: the impact on resilience

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  1. Women’s Participation in Adult and Community Education: the impact on resilience Jennifer Leahy & Marion Bowl Adult Learning Australia Conference, 2012

  2. Greetings from ACE Aotearoa in New Zealand Hope to see you at the first Trans-Tasman Conference in 2013, June 18 – 20, in Wellington, NZ.

  3. Mana Wahine • Me aro koe ki te ha o Hineahuone • Pay heed to the dignity of women

  4. Christchurch and Resilience “A slice of normality amidst chaos”

  5. Research Study • The impact of participation in ACE on women’s lives and the connection with the literature on resilience.

  6. Resilience • Psychological • Systems • Social/Interaction • Was women’s expression of resilience only about “coping” or did it have more of a transformatory sense?

  7. Research Themes • Connecting with others • Getting out of the house • Increase in self esteem • Development of confidence • Making a change

  8. Psychological Perspective • A positive response to challenging situations • A break from home • Development of independence • Relationship with partner/children

  9. Psychological Perspective • “I think, by and large it’s just my general equilibrium in the house, with my husband and my kids – if I’m happy, we’re all happier.” Jacqui

  10. Psychological Perspective • “I couldn’t go anywhere by myself. I waited for my husband when he comes home. I asked him to take me somewhere. It was very hard for me.” Ara (Afghani)

  11. Systems Perspective • The ability to beat the odds and to overcome adversity. • Confidence • Self Esteem

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