INTRODUCTIONBY KELSEY

Kelsey

Born in Bismarck, mainly raised in Fargo Love to travel, listen to music, spend time with

friends and family, and of course, weekends at the lake

Employment : Nanny for 3 kids – Anna (13), Jacob (10), and Evan (7) - full-time through the summer and after school through the year.

Junior at MSUM – Double major in Social Studies ED and Psychology

My Future

After finishing up all my classes, I’m going to student teach in Switzerland

Come back to start my masters in Psychology and possibly move on to my PhD Probably on the West Coast – Oregon or Washington

Ultimately – I would love to be a stay-at-home mom someday, but will also enjoy being a professor

Random Facts

I have two Godchildren – Estelle (4) and Emma (9 months) and a nephew! Carson (14 months) and love spending time with them

I’m allergic to pineapple and the sun Favorite stores: IKEA and Target Favorite shows: Will & Grace and One Tree Hill Favorite holiday: 4th of July I have done mission work in Peru (my country of

choice) and included some pictures!

The Women of Peru

Do not have easy access to resources such as land, education, credit and authority.

Are more likely to live in poverty Which creates a high rate of death; whether during pregnancy,

childbirth, or HIV infection High rates of sexual and emotional abuse

However, women in Peru have a 94% literacy rate!

Traditional Roles

Women obtain land only as widows, daughters, and indirectly as wives.

Run the household, prepare meals, clean, and raise their children.

Some women also work in the labor force

Labor

Types of Labor Domestic work

Most common, especially in rural areas.

Agricultural workers 3% Industry 13.4 % Services 86.4 %

Such as retail, trade, restaurants, insurance, real estate, or hotels

Female decision makers 28%

Women earn $0.55 for every $1.00 men earn.

Progress and Rights

Starting to become more influential in their communities – They have new roles as professional/community leaders where they are

making strong effort to defend against violence and work toward gender equality

They also provide a lot of basic needs for people, which adds to their importance

Government has passed a law that guarantees women’s organizations funds for their activities

Created a Permanent Commission on Women's and Children's Rights in the Ministry of Justice. Coordinates between the state and the community Conducts studies on their communities and promotes the defense of

human rights for women and children, as well as legislative changes.