THE SADC GENDER PROTOCOL SUMMIT 2015 Clayton Moyo Department of Journalism and Media Studies National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Tlotlo Hotel, Gaborone 11 August 2015 NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Equal Opportunities in Journalistic Skills Development and Media Research NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Gender balance in enrolment Male students taking leading production roles Male students taking newsroom internship opportunities Learning environment reflective of industry attitudes Fewer female staff members Limited opportunities for female students to develop Less research work on gender SYNOPSIS NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Practical engagement in production projects (Bulawayo Out of the Closet) Research work (Lifaqane Nare thesis) Exchange programs (US and South Africa) Female and male guests presenters (Karen Kelley and Trevor Ncube) Female and male staff members - PhD enrolment SYNOPSIS NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

To provide equal opportunities for students in the attainment skills of their interest regardless of sex To develop confidence of students in different journalism production roles regardless of sex To develop the research capacity of students and staff members in gender focused research work OBJECTIVES 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

BACKGROUND 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Students attitudes reflective of the media industry Practical production roles reserved for male students Male students (producers, directors, camera operators, editors) Female students (costume designing, make up, etc) Absence of female role models Research work quite limited in scope Female staff members less significant NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Practical production projects Exchange programs Research work supervision Guest lectures Field trips Media monitoring Public Relations campaigns KEY ACTIVITIES NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Slow take up of roles perceived to be male- centric Unsatisfactory quality of research projects Tutors encouraging confident female students to work with and influence their colleagues Research seminars for final year students throughout the academic year CHALLENGES NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Collaboration in group assignments (radio/TV/public relations/mobile reporting) Female students taking lead roles in production projects Male students warming up to female leadership Exchange programs taken up by female students (Bathabile Dlamini and Tatenda Mapfumo) Female Masters student (L. Nare) graduating with a distinction RESULTS-ATTITUDE CHANGE NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Comprehensive theoretical grounding of gender in the following courses: -Gender, Race, Class and the Media -Critical Theory -Media Ethics -Popular Culture Significant gender focus in: Media in Africa/Media and Society: Theories and Perspective Gender focused reading materials Case studies COURSE CONTENT NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Comprehensive reading list on course outlines Texts from male and female authors Local and regional reports Websites Students also carry out their independent research as recommended lists cannot be exhaustive STUDY MATERIALS NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Students are increasingly chartering into gender as an area of research Research proposals widening in scope 2014 Masters Research Distinction Class: “Television and Identity: Focus on the Representation of Gays in Generations and Its Impact on Shaping gay Identity” Research supervision on gender related topics no longer for interested personnel only RESEARCH NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Gender balance in sourcing of stories in practical projects Gender focused practical projects (GBV, LGBTI, role of women in society) Gender sensitivity in language use (not pandering to stereotypes) MEDIA PRACTICE NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Students required to show gender sensitivity in practical projects Students assessed on their sourcing of information Students expected to show analytical skills in reviewing case studies on gender practice Students assessed on their ability to effectively monitor local media practices ASSESSMENTS NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Capacity development for staff 4 members enrolled for PhD study (2 females) Department offers study leave for staff Gender, Race, Class and the Media now taught by a male lecturer CHANGES AT THE WORKPLACE NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Radio programs with the NUST community Use of the UNESCO funded departmental studio Increased capacity for skills development Engaging the university community CAPACITY BUILDING NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

University recently adopted the NUST policy on harassment Wide ranging consultative process leading to policy development Covers wide ranging forms of harassment Sexual/tribal/nationality/disability/HIV or AIDS status/religion Clearly spells out processes to be followed in case of a violation CHANGING AT POLICY LEVEL NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

NUST hosted an international conference on gender titled: Gender mainstreaming at Higher Education Institutions beyond 2015 OTHER CHANGES NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Mainstreaming needs cooperation from different stakeholders Partnerships are imperative in mainstreaming gender (HerZimbabwe, GenderLinks) Multiple approaches have a potential of realising change Changing attitudes is a process not an event, not absolute Not realising immediate results should not deter efforts Skills development at training level has a potential of changing industry practices LESSON LEARNED AND INNOVATION NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Departmental gender focal person was involved in the organization of the international conference Universities like Lupane State University and the Great Zimbabwe University attended Lesson learnt from other institutions gender mainstreaming has to be comprehensive in an institution of higher learning Should include curricula development, staff development, research support Transformation is a process and sharing ideas with other institutions may contribute to focused efforts in gender mainstreaming LEARNING AND SHARING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

Institutionalisation of gender work Modules to reflect gender mainstreaming Course outlines to have reading materials of both male and female authors Collaboration with other departments to share ideas SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

More student and staff researches on gender More engagement with civic organisations dealing with gender and the media (GL) Empower staff with skills on gender issues through research and training Students and lecturers support on presentation of research papers in local and international conferences Consultations with the advisory board on gender mainstreaming KEY PRIORITIES FOR NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST

That’s it! NOW AND POST 2015 ! YES WE MUST