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The limitation of the development of skills of women in Myanmar does not imply a lack of ability but rather a lack of opportunity. I critically review how women in Myanmar find opportunities to perform in leading roles, how they overcome barriers, the unique social status they hold, and the strength of women in rural areas. In this chapter, I also review different types of leadership roles women play in Myanmar through a literature review and via personal interviews. In addition, I examine both traditional and non-traditional roles of leadership and how those roles have evolved. I end by drawing conclusions about the changing nature and roles of women within the ever-changing social context of this dynamic and complex country.
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Gibbins, A. (2017). Uncovering the Space Left for Women to Lead in Myanmar. In: Cho, Y., Ghosh, R., Sun, J., McLean, G. (eds) Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership. Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54996-5_8
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