Common beliefs Reality Possible interventions Governance processes are gender-neutral Structures and processes of governance consider men as the real political actors. Disaggregate data on membership in all institutions. Decentralisation of government functions to the local level increases gross roots participation equally for community women and men. Women are marginalised in the process of governance within local institutions. Support greater representation for women in local governance institutions and community organisations.
Households are homogenous units.
Inequalities within families translate into inequalities in the public sphere. Recognition of households as it of power relations in project planning. Women only want their practical needs met. Governance institutions focus only on issues which address immediate needs of women. Advocacy and networking between women representative Participation means representation.