Often times, refugees quickly discover that the old roles are no longer the same, especially when women start working outside their homes so the family can become self-sufficient. In this activity, refugees begin to identify how their roles might change. 3 Charts for identifying who does what.
Trainer presents the chart depicting family members and common activities.
Ask participants to put a check mark in the column under the name of the family member who performs each duty in their native country. Present second chart with family profile. Have participants work in groups to decide who does what. Keep in mind that the husband and wife have different days off. Discuss how family roles have changed from native country to the roles in the country of asylum.