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Key Messages on Social Norms

Core Messages:

#Message
1The Problem – Discriminatory norms cause “time poverty” and exclude women from decision-making at all levels (households, communities, parliaments)
2The Reinforcers – Media, political parties, and institutions uphold the false idea that men are the “right” or natural leaders
3The Hope – Social norms are not fixed; they can and do change as societies evolve
4The Solution – Rewrite the narrative: power belongs to everyone, not just men, and must be shared – especially with marginalized communities
5The Strategy – Transformative change requires multiple forces to come together and converge

Overall Theme: A concise set of messages explaining why discriminatory norms persist, why they can change, and what is needed to transform them – with an emphasis on inclusivity, shared power, and collective action.

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