All will be answered through the talk show “Resolving family conflicts from an accounting-financial perspective”  taking place at  10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023.

The talk show took place online on the Zoom platform.

Login link:  //zoom.us/j/7528326080?pwd=OFVtQlN5bTlzUVpSOFNicW1IaWNIQT09
Meeting ID: 752 832 6080
Passcode: HSU

The talk show was led by two speakers, experts, and lecturers in the field of finance from Hoa Sen University.

• Dr. Phung Thai Minh Trang, Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking
• MSc. Do Thi Hong Ha, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking

This is an activity in the Series Understanding, Loving, and Accompanying Your Children organized for the first time by Hoa Sen University specifically for parents and individuals interested in family issues.

The program wants to spread knowledge, methods, and new approaches so that raising children is not a battle. Here, parents will listen and discuss with leading educational experts with many years of experience in the profession to share and answer questions to solve difficult situations commonly encountered in families.

Register to attend here

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES �?LAW

• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: (+84) 28 7309 1991 ext. 4804
• Fanpage of Faculty of Social Sciences and Law:  //www.facebook.com/khxh.hoasen/
• Fanpage of Psychological Counseling Center:  //www.facebook.com/tamlyungdungHSU

On January 16, 2024, the meeting of the Appraisal Council of the University-level Law learning program was held at the main campus of Hoa Sen University. The meeting took place with the participation of an Associate Professor. Dr. Pham Quang Phuc; Dr. Bui Kim Hieu; Dr. Phan Minh Phung; Dr. Dao Nguyen Huong Duyen; Dr. Nguyen Duc Hung.

Thereby, the Council evaluated the Law learning program at the School as being built based on inheriting advanced learning programs of Law learning institutions both domestically and abroad; consistent with the current integration trend. The subjects in the learning program are highly applicable.

The detailed outline meets the content requirements of the modules and the number of credits in accordance with the level and learning method offered. Module evaluation methods are also commented to be diverse, with rich reference materials of all kinds.

In addition, some modules are developed and taught in English, consistent with the school’s strengths in foreign language learning and liberal education programs.

At the same time, before, the Jurisprudence learning program was inspected by the Scientific Council of Hoa Sen University on the actual needs of opening the major, technical facilities, and necessary conditions to open the major.

This is the final step for experts and practitioners to once again evaluate the learning program to ensure the quality of output for learners. The appraisal council agreed to approve and highly appreciated the quality of the learning program that the Project Board has implemented. The specialized departments will carry out further procedures to report to the Ministry of Education and Learning to open a Jurisprudence major managed by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.

GENDER TALK  

INTRODUCE

Gender Talk  is an academic activity on  Gender and Gender Equality  of the Department of Liberal Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hoa Sen University (HSU). Gender Talk  was born in January 2019 and is a place for experts, HSU students and those who are interested to share, learn, exchange, explore and explore multi-dimensional perspectives on Gender and gender trends. towards Gender Equality in Vietnam and internationally. Gender Talk can also be a place to inspire everyone, especially HSU students, to raise awareness about gender equality and promote a fair, equal, civilized, progressive, and sustainable society. solid.

PURPOSE 

• Share, learn, and exchange multi-dimensional perspectives on Gender & Gender Equality,
• Raising awareness about Gender and Gender Equality,
• Can cooperate in research and communication of knowledge about Gender & Gender Equality.

REGISTER TO ATTEND AT :  //forms.gle/pvZU13HYf4tARicq5

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GENDER TALK INVITATION #7

The GENDER TALK organizing committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Hoa Sen University (HSU) respectfully invites you to register to attend the Seminar on Gender & Gender Equality – GENDER TALK #7.

• Topic:
  • #1:  Building Personal Image  presented by teacher Ho Trung Chanh
  • #2:  Professional Dressing  presented by Ms. Doan Thi Ngoc
• Time: Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 2021 at 13:30 – 17:00,.
• Location: Room 903, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HSU
• Speakers: Master  Ho Trung Chanh and  Master  Doan Thi Ngoc
• Chair/Moderator: Lecturer Doan Thi Ngoc, Faculty of Social Sciences, HSU.
• Community activities:  No fees

PARTICIPANTS: HSU students, researchers, educators, psychologists, social work experts, university students, teachers and high school students and individuals interested in Gender & Gender Equality inside and outside the HSU community.

SPEAKER BRIEF : 

#1: Mr.  Ho Trung Chanh  is the Acting Head of the Department of Tourism & Hotel Management at FPT University, Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Chanh has 20 years of experience in management, training and teaching at many universities. He is fluent in three languages: English, French and Vietnamese. He always wants to help students have a positive attitude to life by sharing experiences gathered during trips to 66 countries around the world, especially young people who are not clear about the “Tourism – Hospitality – industry”. Restaurant”. It is new lands, new friends, new students, new experiences, in all parts of the country that are the joy and motivation that pull me to continue traveling everywhere to exchange, connect, teach and support. Support in all forms for the community and society. 

#2: Ms.  Doan Thi Ngoc  is a lecturer, subject coordinator and founder of Gender Talk – Academic activities on Gender and Gender Equality, belonging to BMGDKP, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hoa Sen University (HSU). Ms. Ngoc has two master’s degrees: MSc in English TESOL from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia and MSc in Social Work from West Virginia University, USA. Ms. Ngoc has over 30 years of experience working in different fields, from gender research specialist, real estate business, tourism-hotel-restaurant business, garment industry, social work, community development, translation and interpretation, and teaching English, Social Work, and Sociology majors at universities and provinces in the South. Every year, Ms. Ngoc participates in volunteer contributions to many community projects to raise awareness about social work and gender equality for people and students of universities. In November 2017, she was invited as a Visiting Scholar – a scholar of Culture, Social Work and English for Indiana State University, USA. She has also participated in translating and writing many research articles on gender and gender equality. Finally, in May 2019, she published the book: ” Introductory Social Work: Perspectives & Theory “.

SYNOPSIS:

#1:  Topic 1: Building Personal Image . If building your brand or personal image is your concern. If you need more confidence when communicating with people. If you want to be successful in business, job interviews or meeting future customers and partners. Or more simply, if you need to increase your value and feel more ready in your soul and appearance every morning when you wake up, come to this workshop and you will find the answer. Surely you will leave with a lot of joy and a “mountain” of confidence. 

#2:  Topic 2: Dress Professionally (Dress for Success).  Do you know how to dress to impress and succeed? If the answer is ‘yes’ or ‘no’, it is very suitable for our workshop. Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, once said, “If you dress poorly, they will only remember your dress; if you dress perfectly, they will remember you as a woman.” So if you have the ability and want to succeed, dress impeccably. A recent study also shows that people who dress appropriately and well will help them be more confident, feel stronger, and focus on important details more. Most importantly, people will view well-dressed people as leaders and turn to them for support at a faster pace ( Brandon Vallorani, Forbes Magazine, 2018 ).

For more detailed information, please contact :

GENDER TALK Organizing Committee: Ms. Doan Thi Ngoc < [email protected] >

Department of Liberal Education

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

HOA SEN UNIVERSITY

Website:   //khxh.hoasen.ntc33.net/

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The important role of books in a modern, civilized society cannot be denied. However, according to recent statistics, the number of books that each Vietnamese citizen reads on average is only approximately 1.2 books/year – a number that is too low compared to the vast treasure of knowledge of humanity. Recognizing that situation, the Department of Liberal Education under the Faculty of Social Sciences , Hoa Sen University established a Reading Club, hoping to provide students with an academic playground and an The school nurtures reading habits and culture among students, lecturers, and school staff.

The club’s bookshelf is selected and built in the spirit of openness: books are selected in many different fields, from education and environment to literature, history and culture. Through activities on the Facebook group, regular reading sessions every 2 weeks and quarterly activities, the Reading Club hopes that students will gradually get used to reading, forming a habit and attitude. Be positive about reading as well as accumulate more knowledge and valuable cultural capital for yourself. 

The purpose of establishing a reading club 

• Building an academic playground to nurture reading habits and culture among students, lecturers, and staff of Hoa Sen University;
• Help students have more motivation to read books, cultivate knowledge and develop themselves;
• Develop effective reading skills for students through online activities on the common group on Facebook, sharing and discussion in biweekly reading sessions and quarterly activities. ;
• Build a social network of students, lecturers, and staff who share a love for information and knowledge.

Reading Club launch program

Time: 13:30, Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Location: Room 507, Hoa Sen University, No. 8 Nguyen Van Trang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Program content: 

• 13:30 �?14:00: Pick up guests
• 14:00 �?14:15: Warm-up
• 14:15 �?14:30: Opening ceremony
• 14:30 �?15:00: Introduction to how the Reading Club works
• 15:00 �?15:15: Q&A: Answering questions about how the Reading Club works
• 15:15 �?15:30: Tea Break
• 15:30 �?16:15: Talk show: Exchange �?Sharing reading experiences with guests
• 16:15 �?16:30: Register for Reading Club membership
• 16:30 �?16:35: Summary & souvenir photo taking

Seminar on gender and gender equality – Gender Talk #7 with two topics: “dressing professionally” presented by MSc Doan Thi Ngoc – lecturer and Founder of Gender Talk and “building personal image �?presented by MSc Ho Trung Chanh – Acting Head of Tourism Department, FPT University took place on January 27, 2021 at Hoa Sen University (HSU).

Opening topic 1, “dressing professionally”, MSc Doan Thi Ngoc focused on three important points including: 100 years of feminist history through 10 women’s costumes in America; why it is important to dress professionally at work; Distinguish between business professional and business casual clothing styles for men and women.

MSc Doan Thi Ngoc – lecturer and Founder of Gender Talk presented the topic “dress professionally”.

According to MSc Ngoc, first, women’s clothing in America is also in the trend of the three waves of feminism in the world. Molly Greenberg’s 10 2017 illustrations of women’s office attire demonstrate how feminism has changed over the past 100 years. Women’s clothing has played an important role in every moment and is directly related to the role of women in society, events and events of social history around the world.

Before the first wave of feminism, women were still confined and limited in terms of rights, needs and clothing style, but since the third wave of feminism, women have increasingly asserted their position. social position, more financial independence, more knowledge, more human rights and needs expressed, more legal and social equality. And for that reason, women’s clothing also shows the status, freedom, comfort, and rights of women in their own style.

Especially since the 2000s, the new breeze of feminist clothing has brought legal changes to workplace attire. For example, in New York City, on December 21, 2015, the Human Rights Commission announced new guidelines prohibiting “implementing gender-based dress codes, uniforms, and grooming.” . This means not forcing women to wear high heels, unless both sexes must wear high heels, or forcing men to wear ties, unless both sexes must wear ties. So that means a new power game will begin: “Everyone has the right to dress what they like and not be judged or sexually harassed. Individuals can express themselves, be themselves, as long as they are suitable for the role, the context, the culture, at the right time, in the right place, and with the right person.

A large number of students attended Gender Talk #7 event.

Moving on to the second important point, Ms. Ngoc emphasized “Why is professional or appropriate dressing important in the office environment?”. Dressing seems easy but is actually very difficult because dressing beautifully is not necessarily appropriate. If it’s wrong, we’ll correct it. Simple is that. Dressing is important because it will make a first impression on the other person, and the first impression, according to research on social psychology, is very unforgettable, hard to fade and hard to erase. We often only have one chance to make a first impression with an employer or the other person. During the first 30 seconds, people will comment on five characteristics: economic status, education level, social status, sophistication, and level of success of an individual. At the same time, dressing professionally when recruiting, interning or going to work is also a way for us to “advertise our image or build a personal brand”. And sometimes, what’s inside is shown on the outside, clothes are the first thing people around us see when they greet us. Therefore, no one wants to lose points in the eyes of others.

In the final part of topic 1, “how to distinguish between business professional and business casual dress styles?”, Ms. Ngoc gave three simple points. Everyone has the right to dress what they like. But it’s important to dress appropriately, in the right role, in the right culture, in the right context, in the right place, in the right place, at the right time, with the right person, then that person is the “top”. If you make a mistake, correct it and find a way to correct it. If you do not know how to dress or are confused about how to dress when going to work, you should dress in a “conservative” style, or call the human resources department to ask about the regulations. dress, or go to that company or organization to observe how to dress. Each of us should be careful because we often don’t get a second chance to impress the other person.

MSc Ho Trung Chanh presented the topic “building personal image”.

Moving on to the second topic, “building personal image”, Mr. Chanh emphasized five important points including: 1. Appearance, 2. Knowledge, 3. Attitude and ethics, 4. Core values core, and 5. Distinctive characteristics. According to Mr. Chanh, building a good personal image takes a lot of time and is a process. HSU students should start right here and now-right here, right now.

Students often pay little attention to appearance, some wear sandals to school. You should build your image and personal brand, so you need to pay more attention to every action and way of dressing because everything you show off will be looked at, and if you can’t take care of yourself, then Who dares to give their work to you? Your behavior, gestures, attitude, and words are your “brand” in the eyes of others.

Besides appearance, knowledge needs to be accumulated over a long process. Learning theory is not enough, you need to practice and take action to practice skills. When you practice, you need to make a difference. Sometimes employers do not care about qualifications but care about skills first, for example, you learn to make bread, then invite you to make bread for us. If you can’t make bread, I can’t hire you. I can’t say I don’t know how to make bread, but my degree is excellent. A degree with excellent grades due to only doing homework in class is sometimes meaningless to employers. So learning theory must go hand in hand with practice to have real skills and be able to do it right away. To do this, students also need to participate in many team activities, participate in extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, attend workshops, talk shows, and seminars to learn more. Finally, each student needs to have something different from others, need to have talents, have their own interests and write them down on their CV and sometimes be recruited thanks to these talents.

Gender Talk #7 discussion session took place enthusiastically.

Finally, the discussion session was lively and exciting about gender equality and gender inequality through sexual harassment, victim blaming, women’s rights, judgment, and gender stereotypes. Men’s and women’s costumes. The audience raised about 10 questions and also discussed back and forth with the speakers and audience. The whole hall created an atmosphere of interaction, multi-dimensional views, fun and lots of laughter. Everyone said goodbye and left in anticipation of the next Gender Talk.

Students & audience’s feelings about Gender Talk #7

Nguyen Quynh Anh – Student of Faculty of Economics and International Affairs, HSU:  “After attending Gender Talk #7 by Ms. Doan Thi Ngoc and Mr. Ho Trung Chanh, an academic activity on Gender and Gender Equality of the Department of Liberal Education, I I felt very interesting about this seminar. With the enthusiasm and inspiration of Ms. Doan Thi Ngoc and Mr. Ho Trung Chanh, they left an impression on me about how to dress professionally and build a personal image. I learned that dressing professionally makes the first impression on the other person and will be the first image that other people or employers will see of you, and because dressing is also the way you advertise yourself, create a brand for yourself. At the same time, I also learned the difference between professional business dressing style and business casual dressing style, and how to dress appropriately in the office or in everyday life. And to build a good personal image, it takes a long time along with many other factors such as appearance, language, skills, abilities, and attitudes. The teachers and teachers’ sharing has helped me better understand how important dressing style and building personal image are. In addition, at the end of the seminar there were Q&A questions that helped me better understand, raise awareness and have a multi-dimensional view on Gender and Gender Equality along with how to dress professionally and build a personal image. better cause”.

Nguyen Tram Anh – HSU student of Social Work Class:  “I found Gender Talk #7 HSU very interesting and I gained a more multi-dimensional view on the issue of gender equality. With the first topic presented by Ms. Ngoc, she gave a very enthusiastic presentation on the topic of Professional Dressing through 3 contents: The first content she presented was 100 years of feminist history through 10 outfits of female. I think this is a very good content because before, I did not think that fashion and the history of fashion’s development could contain the history of feminism in the world as well as the process of women’s rights. equality of the weaker sex. With the second content, why dressing professionally is important, I gained a lot of knowledge that before I was very vague. I know that dressing professionally at work is very important because it creates the first impression, and the first impression is very unforgettable, hard to fade and hard to erase. Each of us usually only has one chance to make a first impression with the other person. Within 30 seconds, people will make 5 comments about us, which are about our economic status, education level, social status, level of sophistication and level of success. Within 4 minutes, people will “look at the face and see the image” and make assessments about: honesty, compassion, trustworthiness, intelligence, competence, humility, friendliness, confidence. And therefore, the way we dress is the way we are “Advertising or branding” ourselves. The third content gave me a lot of new knowledge, because before I didn’t know that when working in an office, there were so many dress codes, even for the smallest things like shoe height. , the length of the tie or the way the vest is knotted.

Mr. Chanh’s presentation also helped me realize the importance of building a personal image and brand and that I must pay more attention to my every action and way of dressing because currently, everyone Your behavior and gestures are your “brand” in the eyes of others.

In addition, I feel that the Q&A discussion part of the Gender Talk session is also very good and extremely practical, it touches on the close, everyday things that I and everyone else encounter. I am especially interested in the discussions about why women are judged more harshly than men in matters of dress, as well as the deeper reasons why our parents always remind us , controlling the children’s clothing, through which I also partly recognize gender inequality in the smallest things such as how to dress and behave because it seems that women always have to be discreet. , closed, careful and much more scrutinized than men.

I am really impressed with the question about whether women’s revealing and provocative clothing is the reason and source of their being sexually abused and harassed by men? I also have a lot of my own thoughts on this issue. In my opinion, the way a person in general and a woman in particular dress is their freedom, because it is their body and life, and as long as they do not have a negative impact on those around them. around, no one has the right to violate their right to choose their own style, just as no one has the right to touch another person’s body without permission. Women dressing sexy is just a way for them to beautify or express their ego. It does not mean they invite others to judge or violate their bodies. The fact that many women are violated by men is not because they dress too provocatively, making the man unable to control his desires, but the fault is because the man does not know how to control himself, and I I think it’s partly due to the inequality between men and women that makes men think that decent women must dress discreetly, revealing revealing means they are inviting and seducing men, so they think I have the right to violate another person’s body. Because if we say that revealing clothing is the reason for sexual abuse, then we probably have to hear about many cases of sexual abuse of homosexuals (lesbians) because they are also attracted to people. by women. But no, most sexual abuse cases have male perpetrators. So we have to ask, is the revealing clothes the reason? Or is the reason that men think they have the right to violate women?

Besides, I know about the exhibition “What were you wearing” of the Bundy Museum. This exhibition is very special because what it shows the audience are not works of art but the naked truth about sexual abuse. The “works” here are the clothes of people who have been sexually abused, both men and women of all ages, and according to what I observed, there are many and most of the clothes here. All of them are very discreet, very ordinary clothes, some are so tight that they do not reveal any part of the body other than the neck, there are even children’s pajamas, very elegant dresses. naive and innocent. And then, I asked myself: Is there anything provocative in these clothes? Can these clothes make a person lose control? And can it explain the fact that the perpetrator of sexual abuse is just “temporarily unable to control his instincts”? When I saw the images and information about this exhibition, I felt quite shocked and surprised, but at the same time I also realized that being sexually abused is not the victim’s fault, it is not the victim’s fault. It’s not because of the way they dress or behave, it’s about the inhumanity of the perpetrator, and we can’t blame the victim when how they dress is not the reason for someone else’s abuse. violate their human rights.

After hearing people discuss gender equality, I suddenly remembered that recently, there was a proposal that high school boys must also wear ao dai when going to school. And then there was a lot of controversy about whether that was a good thing. I have seen a lot of opinions that boys wearing ao dai is uncomfortable, cumbersome, and inconvenient because boys have to run, jump, and play while the weather is very hot. Not to mention, many people worry about budget issues when sewing an ao dai just to wear on the second day. However, if looked at from the opposite perspective, female students have preserved the tradition of wearing ao dai for quite a long time and it has become a part of school culture. There are also girls who like to have fun, like to run and jump. Many girls are willing to tie up their ao dai to participate in sports activities, so why can’t boys? Besides, many people believe that women’s personal hygiene is more “difficult” because of gender factors, but female students can still wear ao dai. I didn’t think much about this issue, however, after attending the Gender Talk session, I suddenly remembered this issue and realized that hidden deep in this controversy, there may be inequality in gender. gender. Because although wearing ao dai is probably a lot more inconvenient for girls due to physiological reasons every month, and they also have to bear a lot of clothing costs, they have kept this tradition for a long time and also praised the fact that high school girls wearing ao dai is a traditional beauty that needs to be preserved. But when someone proposed letting male students wear ao dai, which I feel is very good, very beautiful and a way to preserve our country’s traditions, there was such a big controversy, and many people , most of whom are male students, have given many reasons to justify why male students do not need to wear ao dai. And I asked myself why, when female students are forced to wear traditional ao dai every day, no one objects or gives such reasons? But it’s only when this is imposed on male students that people start arguing like this. Do the stronger sex always have more privileges than the weaker sex, even in the way they dress?

Gender Talk #7 left me not only with a lot of knowledge but also with many thoughts about life and gender inequality that I did not pay attention to before. I am very grateful to you and everyone in the organizing committee for creating such an enthusiastic, vibrant and useful discussion, helping us students have a more multi-dimensional view of life. I really hope to be able to attend the next Gender Talk on the topic of Vietnamese brides in Korea so that I can learn more new and more objective things.”

Pham Thi Kim Uyen – HSU student : “Today I want to send to the organizers a few things I like most at Gender Talk #7. After returning from Gender Talk #7, I felt very happy and felt very proud to be a student of Ms. Ngoc. She is the most modern-thinking lecturer I have ever met. I am really passionate about the most painful issue in society today, which is gender inequality. Until now, women have always been on the weaker side and people have always thought that women are both physically weak and weak in social position. As in the old days, women had to carry the burden of “three obediences, four virtues”, “publicity, speech and conduct”, always had to dress discreetly, and had to care too much about other people’s eyes looking at them. . Stemming from the inequality between men and women that exists in a male-dominated society, I realize that women suffer too much injustice when only considering the role of women without paying attention to their position. theirs in society. Up to now, they have always only seen the role of women as giving birth, taking care of children, doing housework, etc. but seem to have forgotten that deep within women there always exists such hidden strength. : ability, will and confidence can help society. Or judging a person by looking at their appearance, they always look at their hair, or the way they dress, or even their beauty to judge their personality and personality. Nowadays, people almost. Don’t use the word “weaker sex” to talk about women anymore, instead use the words “beauty” or even “iron woman”, because modern women are fighting, standing up to regain their dignity. equal for them. However, male-dominated thinking has been around for thousands of years, so completely eradicating that ideology is very difficult, so I am very grateful to speakers like Ms. Ngoc, she has brought a lot of lessons and knowledge. so that everyone at that Talk show, and especially the men in the audience, will also learn to appreciate the women around them more.

Next, I would like to talk about the topic that you also brought to me, which is how to dress appropriately. This is also an issue that I also need to learn a lot, and after going to your Talk show, I understand and know a lot more. For example, how to dress when going to school or the office. Go to the movies, go to the supermarket, go out in a reasonable way. And what I like best is when you mentioned that when you go to the office you can’t wear clogs that are more than three inches high and have to wear closed-toed shoes. I’ve never known about this issue, or how to tie a man’s tie. I really felt that spending time on the talk show that day was the right thing to do because I learned a lot from you and Mr. Chanh. 

I would like to continue talking about my feelings about Mr. Ho Trung Chanh’s part, that day he talked about the topic “who are you?”, how to discover yourself. Each of us should try to make ourselves different, just do what we like, try to study and work seriously to be able to build our own image. Personally, I really like it when I can know that every day I try, I become more confident, I become more daring, which is one of the ways to build my own image. Of course, each of us needs to learn theory to gain more knowledge and skills, but along with learning we also have to practice, which means we participate in extracurricular activities and volunteer activities. , go to talk shows… And a saying of Mr. Chanh that I really like is “Maybe a student who is good at studying is better than those who participate in a lot of extracurricular activities and talk shows” from which I learned a lesson. For yourself, try to be very active, don’t only get knowledge from theory but also get knowledge from action. Whatever language you learn, develop that language. Whatever talent you have, develop that talent. Whatever skill you have, develop that skill. Up until now, no one knows me because I haven’t built my image yet. I told myself to try really hard so that when Kim Uyen’s name is mentioned, everyone will know who I am. . Finally, I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Ngoc and Mr. Chanh for giving me useful knowledge and lessons. Thank you Ms. Ngoc for giving me so much fire and energy. I wish you lots of health and joy, and success in your career of growing people.”

Nguyen Thi My Hien – HSU student:  “After attending Gender Talk #7 – a very practical and useful academic activity for a student like me, because here I updated knowledge about Gender and Gender equality of the Department of Liberal Education and many other aspects. I find this Gender Talk topic very interesting. Through that, I gain a more multi-dimensional view of gender equality. The first content she presented was 100 years of feminist history through 10 women’s costumes. I think this is quite new and unique content because she used fashion history to share the development of dressing as well as the progress of women demanding equality.

With her second content “Why dressing professionally is important”, I was able to expand my understanding that before I was still very vague. I know that dressing professionally at work is very important because it creates the first impression on the other person when they first meet. However, the first impression is very difficult to fade and it gives us sympathy for the other person if we are meticulous in appearance, but if we are sloppy or not neat, then unfortunately that is a loss of sympathy and create a bad impression later. Within 30 seconds, people will make 5 comments about us, and those comments include: economic status, education level, social status, level of sophistication and level of success. Within 4 minutes, people will make judgments about: honesty, compassion, trustworthiness, intelligence, competence, humility, friendliness, confidence. And therefore, the way we dress is the way we “advertise or brand” ourselves. Finally, the third content is the content that gives me a lot of new knowledge, because before I did not know how to dress properly in places like the office environment. Thanks to her, I have been enlightened that I have to be meticulous from the smallest things like the height of the shoes, the length of the tie or the way the vest is tied.

Mr. Chanh’s presentation also helped me realize the importance of building a personal brand and image. That helps me realize that I have to pay more attention to how I dress, because right now, my every behavior and gesture is a brand in the eyes of others.

In addition, I felt that the Q&A discussion at the end of Gender Talk was very good and meaningful, the questions were very deep and close to us. Honestly, I find it very necessary in a talk show, very practical and gives each listener the opportunity to share their personal views. Everyone can discuss the everyday problems we encounter together. And the Gender Talk session has become a space for sharing and open discussion. I especially feel very interested in the discussions about why women are judged more harshly than men in matters of dress, as well as the deeper reasons why our parents Remind and control children’s clothing. Through that, I also realized some of the gender inequality, from the smallest things such as dress, behavior, attitude, manners, it seems that women always have to be discreet. , shy and must always “keep to themselves” in all situations, they must always be careful and can be scrutinized a lot by people around them.

Finally, Gender Talk #7 left me not only with a lot of knowledge but also with many thoughts about life and gender inequality that I had not thought about before. Because time didn’t allow, I had to sadly leave without being able to fully participate, I’m so sorry! Gender Talk is an academic activity that can be said to be very useful, practical and expands knowledge for Hoa Sen students and possibly many students from other schools. Gender Talk shares stories I have never heard and asked about. Gender Talk includes both academic knowledge and real-life stories. It can be said that this talk show is a place to inspire everyone, especially HSU students, to raise awareness about gender equality and promote a civilized, developed and sustainable society. I am very grateful to the teachers and everyone in the organizing committee for creating a “fiery” discussion as the MC said. Honestly, the talk show that day was also the first talk show I attended at Hoa Sen University. A very enthusiastic and exciting discussion, very useful, helped us have a multi-dimensional and deeper view in life. I really hope to be able to attend similar talk shows presented by Ms. Ngoc. I think other students also have the same expectations as me.”

Ho Ngoc Phuong Ly – HSU student majoring in Economics and Management : “My feelings about Gender Talk are fun, comfortable, meaningful and useful. Ms. Ngoc gave many extremely vivid images and examples so that I could clearly understand the problem. The teacher and teacher also created conditions for us to ask questions and answer them carefully. After the talk show, I learned how to dress professionally and why it is important, 100 histories of feminism explained through 10 women’s outfits, how to dress professionally at work, and how to How to dress professionally in business such as business professional and casual, etc. as well as how to impress employers or people around you with your first impression. All of the above knowledge and the discussion at the end have added a lot of practical knowledge for me to apply in life.

Huynh Mach Nha Ky studies in the Social Work class:  “After attending Gender Talk by teacher and teacher Ho Trung Chanh, I felt very interesting because this was the first talk show I attended. Thanks to the impressions left by this talk show, I am sure that I will continue to participate in the next talk shows to equip myself with knowledge as well as learn experiences and receive opinions from everyone. . When attending the Gender Talk session, I learned how to dress professionally at work, how to dress when going out at work, how to dress when shopping, and how to walk to be a person. Professional through her very specific way of conveying and describing. Thanks to attending Gender Talk, I have learned knowledge about professional fashion from which I will build a professional personal image. Thank you for inspiring me and sharing your useful experiences and knowledge with me. I sincerely thank you!�?

Giang Nha Linh : “Through the Gender Talk about how to dress professionally and how to build personal image, I found it extremely interesting and useful. Through the above talk show, I have understood how to dress appropriately for the situation, and how to coordinate clothes to be appreciated by others. Besides, I know more about the importance of building my own image. Everyone needs to change and improve from the smallest things and only from those accumulations can a good image be created. With the extremely detailed, profound and humorous presentation and explanation of the two teachers, it has also partly changed my perspective on how to dress. In the past, I thought that dressing any way was okay, it was mainly about my own ability and attitude. After the talk show, I thought differently. In fact, the way we dress and our image are just as important as the way we dress. other factors, because other people’s first impression of you is very difficult to fade and others will judge your appearance first. Therefore, through the Gender Talk session, I gained more experience and I think it is a very necessary part for me to later enter the working society.” 

Mr. Nguyen Van Thuan  – an audience member shared some thoughts about Gender Talk #7: “Interesting and realistic is the first feeling I noticed when I first attended Gender Talk #7. Topics to be discussed Presented are very practical and necessary not only for students but for anyone who wishes to improve themselves. Like dressing: Everyone thinks it’s simple, but it’s not simple if you want to become a professional, polite and beautiful person in the eyes of those around you. More importantly, the contents of gender, gender equality, or even human rights,… have been skillfully and naturally integrated into the presentations, shared stories, and even questions from the audience. I found that seemingly dry issues were successfully presented through these talks.”

Ly Thi Kim Phung: “Yesterday, January 27, 2021, I attended the Gender Talk session of Ms. Ngoc and Mr. Chanh. And after the exchange, I have the following comments and lessons: Regarding the topic of ‘Dress professionally’ by Ms. Ngoc: I feel she leads everyone with a gentle, humorous but sometimes harsh way of speaking. mentioned in strong matters. I learned how to use clothes properly in a professional working environment and this will help me improve myself and help me in my future work. Regarding the topic ‘Building a personal brand’ of Mr. Chanh: I also see that he has a humorous and fun way of talking. He gives specific examples of famous people so that everyone can understand what he is doing. What is it like to build an image for everyone and how important is it? Both topics aim to improve and develop each individual’s image to everyone, and that will create a good impression and a professional demeanor for us in the future. Both topics I feel are very useful and interesting. I hope both teachers will continue to conduct more discussions like this with many attractive and practical topics in life.”

Article: MSc Doan Thi Ngoc – lecturer of Faculty of Social Sciences – HSU
Photo: Vu Ngoc Manh

Internships are often a ‘tough’ challenge for any student. However, for students at Hoa Sen University, the internship period is a time worth looking forward to, let’s find out why together!

Internship is a ‘normal’ thing

At Hoa Sen, internship is a ‘mindset’ that has been prepared in advance for all students. You have a total of 2 internship periods with a total time of up to 900 hours. The Awareness internship takes place at the end of year 2 to help you have your first experience with the environment and working style. Graduation internship and thesis are the last two subjects before you graduate. This is the time for you to get acquainted with the professional world and have the opportunity to apply professional knowledge in real work.

In addition, you have many opportunities to ‘collimate’ reality through hands-on experiences in the subjects Basic Counseling Skills, Counseling Theory and Techniques, Art Therapy, … and other courses. Extracurricular activities such as Mindfulness Club, community activities, group activities, …

An extracurricular activity session with group dynamic practice

A mindfulness practice session of the Department

Internship is a ‘one of a kind’ learning opportunity

BM Psychology students during internships participate in observing and practicing at many extremely diverse specialized facilities such as businesses, schools, clinics, hospitals, and counseling centers. question,�?nbsp;

Thanks to the guidance and close attention from the instructors at the facility and from the Department’s own lecturers, the internship, although challenging and difficult, is a very interesting and enjoyable learning opportunity. is always a profound maturity lesson for you.

Psychology Practice Exchange in France and Vietnam
with the participation of psychologists from many different practice facilities

Not only that, for each internship, you also have to pass the ‘Reporting Council’ test. Defense sessions are an opportunity for you to reflect on your own experiences and listen to contributions from teachers.

With the motto “Practice with sweat, less blood in life”, psychology students are always ready to enter the internship with enthusiasm and desire to learn.

Image of an internship report by students of the Department of Psychology

Practice with full ‘equipment’

Understanding the difficulties that students may face, BM Psychology always tries to prepare them with the necessary knowledge and skills to have a complete internship.

Before the Cognitive Internship, you all attended 4 training sessions on skills such as CV writing, working style, etc. Before the Graduation Internship, you were trained 4 sessions on the interview process, practice planning, reflective processes and evidence-based practice, etc.

Students in an internship preparation session
Students attend an evidence-based practice training session in March 2021

So when entering the internships, you have all the skills and knowledge to best absorb the experiences that the internships bring. From there, you will not only equip yourself with practical experiences for your future expertise but also help yourself understand and perfect your own career orientation.

GENDER TALK  

INTRODUCE

The 4.0 revolution is developing rapidly and it has a huge impact on social issues. How will people, specifically men and women, be affected in social relationships in this 4.0 revolution? How can the subject Gender and Development keep up with this new development trend? Therefore,  Gender Talk  was born to create a professional space for experts, students and those interested in sharing, exchanging, learning, exploring and exploring multi-dimensional perspectives on gender and sexual orientation. gender equality in Vietnam and internationally. In addition, academic activities on  Gender Talk  are a place for Gender and Development subjects and people to promptly update new knowledge and build gender networks in Ho Chi Minh City, domestically and internationally. Gender Talk  can also be a place to inspire HSU lecturers and students to act together to serve the community to promote a fair, equal, civilized, progressive, and sustainable society.

PURPOSE 

• Organize Gender Talk – Professional workshop on Gender and Gender Equality to share and exchange multi-dimensional perspectives on gender knowledge and gender equality trends in Vietnam and internationally,
• Build a network of experts and students inside and outside the school,
• Design and build website:  //gendertalkviet.blogspot.com/  to serve the learning of HSU students and raise community awareness about Gender and Gender Equality,
• In the future, it is possible to organize school-level seminars and publish conference proceedings with ISBNs to update new knowledge on Gender and Gender Equality.
• In the future, it is possible to organize training for staff and teachers on gender or build communication projects on Sexual Health at secondary or high schools.

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GENDER TALK INVITATION #8

The GENDER TALK organizing committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Agriculture, Hoa Sen University (HSU) respectfully invites you to register to attend the seminar on Gender & Gender Equality – GENDER TALK #8.

Topic:  Status of Vietnamese Brides in Korea and Taiwan

• Topic #1 Vietnamese Bride in Korea by Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao presented.
• Topic #2 Vietnamese Bride in Taiwan  presented by M.A. Nguyen Thi Ngan Hoai.
• WEEKLY SESSION: Doan Thi Ngoc – Chair and Speakers.

Time:   Thursday afternoon, April 29, 2021 (from 13:30 – 17:00 ) 

Location :   Room 903, Lotus University. No. 8 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Speaker :  Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao  and  MSc Nguyen Thi Ngan Hoai  

Chair/Moderator: Lecturer Doan Thi Ngoc, Faculty of Social Sciences, HSU

Community service activities:  No fees

Participants:  HSU students, staff, and teachers, individuals, psychology, education, social work, and lawyers, social units, NGOs, teachers & students of high schools, students of universities in Ho Chi Minh City

SPEAKER BRIEF : 

#1: Ms.  Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao  is a lecturer in Social Work, Ho Chi Minh City Open University. Ms. Thao has 13 years of studying, living and working in Korea. She received her doctorate in Social Welfare from Seoul National University in 2016. She has experience working in many different fields related to Korea such as translating television series, translating and interpreting for agencies. , businesses in two countries, consulting for Vietnamese-Korean families, working as Vice President of the Vietnamese Student Association in Korea, translating, editing and recording news for Korean International Radio Station KBS World Radio, teaching on multiculturalism and social welfare in Korean universities. She has written many research papers on social security and mental health of Vietnamese brides in Korea.

#2: Ms.  Nguyen  Thi Ngan Hoai is a Franciscan monk who was once a collaborator on a national television education program by introducing a number of successful families in the South. After that, she was transferred to become a teacher specializing in teaching love classes in several provinces. About 10 years ago, Ms. Ngan Hoai was sent to Taiwan to serve Vietnamese workers and immigrants. Here she is loved by them as a companion and supports them in times of difficulty. Currently, she is supporting disabled children in Ho Chi Minh City and will teach Introductory Social Work at HSU in the upcoming semester. 

#3: Ms.  Doan Thi Ngoc chaired the discussion session. Ms. Ngoc is  a lecturer, subject coordinator and founder of Gender Talk – Academic activities on Gender and Gender Equality, belonging to BMGDKP, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hoa Sen University (HSU). Ms. Ngoc has two master’s degrees: MSc in English TESOL from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia and MSc in Social Work from West Virginia University, USA. Ms. Ngoc has over 30 years of experience working in different fields, from gender research specialist, real estate business, tourism-hotel-restaurant business, garment industry, and social work. and community development, translation and interpretation, and teaching English, Social Work, and Sociology majors at universities and provinces in the South. Every year, Ms. Ngoc participates in volunteer contributions to many community projects to raise awareness about social work and gender equality for people and students of universities. In November 2017, she was invited as a Visiting Scholar – a scholar of Culture, Social Work and English for Indiana State University, USA. She has also participated in translating and writing many research articles on gender and gender equality. Finally, in May 2019, she published the book: ” Introductory Social Work: Perspectives & Theory “.

SYNOPSIS:

Topic #1:  Vietnamese Bride in Korea. After establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, the relationship between Vietnam and Korea became increasingly close and the number of Vietnamese women marrying Korean men increased rapidly. Faced with the fast pace of life and high gender inequality in Korea, Vietnamese brides face countless difficulties, from language and cultural barriers, discrimination, economics, child care and education, to family conflicts with her husband’s family. However, besides that, there are also success stories thanks to the will and determination of brides and support from the Korean Government. Revolving around these contents, the presentation highlights three main ideas: (1) the situation of Vietnamese-Korean marriage, (2) the social status of women in Korea, and (3) her life. Vietnamese strawberries in Korea. If you want to learn more about social issues in the land of K-Pop idols, come to our workshop. You will have a more comprehensive view of Korean society. 

Topic #2:  Vietnamese Bride in Taiwan

Anyone who has ever gone abroad to study, live, or work will have experienced unforgettable experiences in their lives. Vietnamese girls who follow their husbands to Taiwan to live are the same, they also have unforgettable experiences in their lives. There is a saying in Vietnamese folk songs: “The girl’s body is twelve years old. If you meet someone in an opaque place, everyone will be lucky.” The day you return to your husband’s house is the beginning of a new life in a foreign land. Some people are lucky enough to encounter happiness, some people are not so lucky, they have to escape those misfortunes on their own. In the country, newlywed brides do not lack spiritual or material support. But abroad, even if family members love the bride, they can only call to comfort and support her spirit. Everything must be done on one’s own. Brides in Taiwan today are increasingly receiving support from the community and society, but most of all, the resilient will of Vietnamese daughters who have been nurtured by The hardships of many wars, to this day, have shaped his own personality. 

GENDER TALK SEMINAR PROGRAM #7

Topic:  Status of Vietnamese Brides in Korea and Taiwan

• Topic #1 Vietnamese Brides in Korea
• Topic #2 Vietnamese Bride in Taiwan

Time:   Thursday afternoon, April 29, 2021 (from 13:30 – 17:00 ) 

Location :   Room 903, Lotus University. No. 8 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Speaker :  Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao  and  MSc Nguyen Thi Ngan Hoai  

Chair/Moderator: Lecturer Doan Thi Ngoc, Faculty of Social Sciences, HSU

Community service activities:  No fees

Participants:  HSU students, staff, and teachers, individuals, psychology, education, social work, and lawyers, social units, NGOs, teachers & students of high schools, students of universities in Ho Chi Minh City

For more detailed information, please contact:

GENDER TALK Organizing Committee: Ms.  Doan Thi Ngoc  < [email protected] >

Department of Liberal Education

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & LANGUAGES

HOA SEN UNIVERSITY

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On October 31, 2019, Hoa Sen University organized a seminar on gender and gender equality – Gender Talk #6 with the topic: Vietnamese Women in Foreign and Local Literature: Timeless Representation, Endless Transformation: Secondary images Vietnamese women in Vietnamese and foreign literature: Timeless representation and continuous transformation by Dr. Christopher Dennis-Delacour, lecturer at Hoa Sen University, presented.

Gender Talk #6 focuses on the topic of gender and the role of women through literary works such as: The Tale of Kieu by Nguyen Du (1766�?820), Printemps Inachevé by Ly Thu Ho (1962), Métisse Blanche by Kim Lefèvre ( 1989), Red on Gold by Nam Phuong (1991), A Lonely Place by Duong Thu Huong (2002), Love, Crime and Punishment by Nguyen Huy Thiep (1989-1995), Ordinary Days by Duong Phuong Vinh (1994) , When People Are Young by Phan Thi Vang Anh (1993), Endless Fields by Nguyen Ngoc Tu (2006), Short Girls by Bich Minh Nguyen (2009), Love Like Hate by Linh Dinh (2010).

At the beginning, Mr. Christopher emphasized the origins of gender awareness, myths and continuous changes in Vietnamese and foreign literary works. For example, the work The Tale of Kieu by Nguyen Du. The character Thuy Kieu is described as a talented and beautiful girl, but had to sell herself to save her father. Thuy Kieu and Kim Trong have a beautiful and romantic love, but there is also too much tragedy and suffering. Although Thuy Kieu is talented, hardworking, and sharp, she is not beyond the concept of three obediences and four virtues. This concept believes that women cannot escape their female fate, especially the word “virgin” has tied women in general and Kieu in particular in a state of pain and torment. The concept of virginity is taught and passed down from generation to generation, it slowly permeates, deeply rooted in everyone’s awareness. The word virginity in feudal society is only for women and this concept of inequality leads to decisions full of barriers for women if they intend to move towards true freedom and happiness.

Turning to the topic of women in war or women after war in works such as: Red on Gold by Nam Phuong (1991), Lonely Place by Duong Thu Huong (2002), Love, Crime and Punishment by Nguyen Huy Thiep (1989-1995). In the second half of the 80s of the twentieth century, the phenomenon of Nguyen Huy Thiep appeared in Vietnamese literature. The writer writes about naked, unvarnished, unvarnished real life. From a feminist perspective, the work Love, Crime and Punishment describes people who are rejected by society – criminals, poor people and their children. It is social prejudices that push them into an alienating, pragmatic, and conservative living environment, causing them to become “mentally dark” and unable to awaken or liberate their own thoughts. .

Next is the period of innovation, the work When People Are Young by Phan Thi Vang Anh presents the echoes of war, worries, concerns, and aspirations for love and affection of women in the face of drastic change. strength of society. In the work When We Are Young, the theme of love is a game, an adventure, a risk for women. With love, Vang Anh’s character is ultimately tormented in the “tragedy of self-awareness”. This shows that modern people have the ability to self-improve their personality and self-adjust their moral behavior to have the will to advance in life regardless of barriers related to the concept of inequality or gender prejudice. .

Finally, the presentation addresses the uncertainties of freedom, the future, chaos, and globalization. Nguyen Ngoc Tu’s work Endless Field is a typical example of this. The main relationship covering the entire story includes: Two children and the world of ducks. The characters Nuong and Dien create a strange relationship with the ducks. The work Endless Field contains perspectives on gender roles in work, the role of mother and wife of women in modern society. In addition, Endless Field is also an anxious but hopeless journey to find gender, love and gender harmony in a patriarchal society full of gender prejudice. Regardless of the era, women are always closely tied to the responsibilities of being a wife and mother. This perception is very difficult to “die”, difficult to break through because it is so common that people do not dare to do things differently, do not dare to look differently, do not dare to change and people easily assimilate themselves into stereotypes. gender of society. However, deep inside a woman’s heart is a struggle, a desire for freedom to try to express herself.

In short, literature allows us to convey the complexity of Vietnamese women’s unique souls, gender stereotypes, and the many changes in gender stereotypes (whether they are chosen or not) by communicating through main characters in different contexts. Exploring female characters through literature is an endless exploration. It helps us understand gender perception, representation, and gender roles and enriches knowledge about gender for humanities scientists and individuals interested in women. Literary genres create a subjective choice among writers regarding gender perspectives.

STUDENT & AUDIENCE FEELINGS ABOUT GENDER TALK #6:

Ma Gia Kim – HSU student : Gender Talk is a very useful, practical and interesting academic activity about the image of women. Gender Talk also shares unheard stories and I come to learn from everyone. The talk includes academic knowledge and incorporates real-life stories. Most of the conversations were in English and thanks to this Gender Talk session, I also improved my vocabulary. Once again, I would like to thank everyone in this Gender Talk session.

Vu Thi Hoang Dung – HSU student : I find it more interesting to understand literary works about the image of women through each period. From Nguyen Du’s The Tale of Kieu to the war period in the work Red on gold and then to the Doi Moi period in 1986 until now. In each period, women in society have a different perspective. For example, in The Tale of Kieu, Nguyen Du portrays a girl with perfect beauty but a miserable life whose life has been adrift for 15 years. Women in this period are always associated with the phrase “unfortunate beauty” having to sacrifice their lives to save their family, or in times of war, women are associated with the image of having no choice for themselves. . Mr. Christopher’s voice is both easy to listen to and attractive. The way he answers difficult questions like: “Why don’t you use images that are familiar to Vietnamese people like Ms. Dau, author Ho Xuan Huong, the poem Water Floating Cake or Suong Nguyet Anh? works that seem a bit strange to Vietnamese people? or “Should we change fairy tales because the hero images are mostly male?�?nbsp;and other pre-marital issues according to my personal opinion. Through that, I saw that not only the teacher but also other students have quite diverse views on gender issues in life. I learned how to appreciate women more and pity the fate of women who have been treated unfairly by society because of antiquated thoughts about gender discrimination. At the same time, I feel very lucky to be born in this society, a society where women are equal to men. Thank you very much Organizing Committee!

Nguyen Ha Phuong  shared, “The speaker introduced “Gender-Gender” as a large area discussed in literature. Gender equality is also a very important issue when appearing in movies, literature, or in everyday life. The image of Vietnamese women appears in literature and is constantly changing, building the origins of gender awareness, myth and transition: “The Tale of Kieu” (Nguyen Du), a Vietnamese literary masterpiece writing about the character Kieu. She is a beautiful, talented girl, she has everything going for her but has a miserable life. She had to sacrifice herself to save her family and was pushed into prostitution. Kieu’s lover is Kim Trong and he also loves her. But she refused the promise with Kim Trong to sacrifice for her father. That is also the weakness, sacrifice and destiny of women. Being beautiful and talented is also when difficulties come. That was in the 18th and 19th centuries, and is it still happening today? Perhaps it still appears in Vietnamese culture to this day. The speaker talked about Vietnamese culture being influenced by Confucius’s thought with the teaching of three obediences and four virtues.

Next, the work Printemps inachevé (Ly Thu Ho), the work shows the effects of more than three decades of war on Vietnamese families. When a woman’s sacrifice and desire for freedom becomes a punishment of virtue by traditional prejudice.

The work: “Métisse Blance” is about a mixed-race child, the result of the illegal love of a Tonkin woman and a French soldier who abandoned her. The story touched on facial recognition, racism, identity issues and migration.

For women in war, women after the war, Vietnamese women were separated from their husbands and children because they had to participate in combat. Women had to work alone, they had to take care of children, work in ambulance stations, hospitals, and sometimes as a way to escape from their husbands and children. After that, they left the country but always remembered their homeland. That is the transformation of Vietnamese women, those are new role models, witnesses to war, narrators of community, and memories.

The work: “Terre Des Oublis” tells about Mien, a young Vietnamese woman. The man she married fourteen years ago and who was said to have died a hero has returned. Meanwhile, Mien has remarried a wealthy landowner, whom she loves and with whom she has a child. But Bon, a communist veteran, demands his wife. Under pressure from the community, Mien returned to live with her first husband. The characters are victims of a society steeped in moral and political principles.

A notable timeline is 1986, the time when women no longer had to suffer from war, the time when Vietnam opened its doors to exchange. That also shows Vietnam’s support in protecting women’s rights. They need peace, an authentic life, and gender equality.

Ly Kim Nhung  – HSU student confided: “By participating in this conversation, I not only expanded my knowledge in the fields of history and literature, but I also learned more that Vietnamese women Nam had to experience the ancient society and the values ​​that were once buried in feudal society. Since ancient times, women have suffered many injustices, typically the character Kieu in The Tale of Kieu by Nguyen Du. Kieu had to sell her body to pay off her father’s debt and the hardships in life. Or like the character Nuong in the movie Endless Fields who was gang-raped but still resiliently gave birth to a child of unknown father. Just from literary and cinematic works, we can also understand some of the pain that resilient Vietnamese women have had to endure.

Currently, the world in general and Vietnam in particular has been increasingly changing, but in society there still exist many cases: wives being abused by their husbands or disagreements between mothers-in-law and children. The bride puts the woman in a difficult situation: moving out of her husband’s house with no money, no job, and sometimes no support. If this world is equal, then why do these injustices still happen to Vietnamese women? Even when there are people who have had to quit their jobs to stay at home to be housewives and take care of their families. Even though women sacrifice like that, sometimes what they receive in return is contempt from their husbands. Is it because we forgot to love ourselves first and accidentally gave others the right to hurt themselves?

After listening to Mr. Christopher discuss with the students, I got the answer that we are the masters of our lives and we have the right to decide it as well as how others treat us. . Writer Tene Edwards once made the observation: “Know your self-worth: You must find the courage to leave the table when respect is no longer served.” Maybe a new beginning will be difficult, but only self-love and hard work can take us to new horizons.

We need to get rid of the idea that if we sacrifice everything we have, we will receive love and respect in return. Each person needs to maintain their own values ​​and strength to steer their own boat of life. Unlike in the past, today everyone has the same opportunity to study and strive to take control of their own lives and not have to rely or depend on anyone. When we have enough intellectual power, we will be brave and confident enough to decide our destiny.

In addition, a topic I am also very interested in about this talk show is the issue of pre-marital relationships among young people. Nowadays, many young people have the wrong idea of ​​equating sex with love. Although sex and love are two indispensable things, sex is ultimately just the spice of love, and we only add spice when love is full. Having sex before or after marriage is not important, but the important thing is that we must be sure about our decisions and know how to protect ourselves from unhealthy relationships. It’s not only about the body, about each person’s own decisions, but also about the future behind.

I am very honored to participate in a meaningful talk show that has expanded every aspect of the value of Vietnamese women. I am looking forward to these upcoming talk shows and discussions between you and the teacher so I can practice my English skills and expand my knowledge.

Dao Nguyen Thanh Vy  – HSU student shared, “The seminar on Gender & Gender Equality Gender Talk is very meaningful because it helps me understand knowledge about gender and understand injustices against women from within.” Ancient societies still more or less exist today.�?/p>

Vu Minh Quan  talked about his feelings after attending the Gender Talk session as follows: “The workshop was very meaningful, it helped me better understand gender equality, especially through famous literary works that I have read.” ever learned. In addition, thanks to this seminar, I have more knowledge about gender, changing the way I view women.”

Vo Phuc Huynh Thuy Truc  said that she was lucky to have the opportunity to attend GENDER TALK #6: Vietnamese Women in Foreign and Local Literature: Timeless Representation, Endless Transformation. Through the seminar, I felt more deeply about the image of Vietnamese women in Vietnamese and foreign literature. I was very impressed with a friend’s question: why not talk about the image of Vietnamese women through characters learned in high school programs such as Ms. Dau, Ho Xuan Huong or Suong Nguyet Anh, but instead use works It can be said that it is quite new to some students, including me. She answered an idea that I really like, which is “think outside the box”. We are used to thinking in the same way, and listening to new analyzes and images different from what we already know has helped me understand a lot. Thank you Organizers and Speakers!

Nguyen Thi Thuy Hien  commented that, through attending Gender Talk #6, she felt that the talk helped her realize the value of women, have a more general view and identify women’s prejudices. society about women from past to present. Thank you Organizers and Speakers! 

Nguyen Bao Huy  confided as follows: First, I want to thank Ms. Ngoc and Mr. Christopher for creating this humane and meaningful lecture. Gender Talk #6 tells me what the role and position of women was like in the past and now through poems, stories or books both domestic and foreign. Through Gender Talk, I learned more about the treasures of knowledge of foreign and Vietnamese literature. Next comes the questions you ask. The teachers are very enthusiastic and love their students, answering each question very clearly and thoroughly. And what I appreciate and cherish the most is a touching moment from the teacher about a former student who had just passed away. Once again, thank you teacher and teacher.

Tran Thi My Trinh  said that after attending the Gender Talk session with her and Dr. Christopher Denis-Delacour, I find it very interesting and useful. Thank you for organizing such an interesting talk show so that I and my friends can have a lot of knowledge about Gender and Development. Thank you Organizing Committee and Teacher.

Dinh Thi Diem Phuong  shared, “Through literary works, we see that women in feudal society, despite their beauty and talent, do not have a happy ending in their lives.” me. As for ordinary women, they are also not happy. Many girls have suffered the situation of living as if they were dead in this world. Young, married but living like widows, they are essentially just unpaid servants, nothing more, nothing less. Female characters in works have almost no right to decide any issue. Through the image of a floating cake, Ho Xuan Huong spoke about the life and virtues of women: Like a floating cake, both white and round, it refers to the beauty of Vietnamese women. Although equally attractive, women’s fate depends on the hands of others. They have to resign themselves to their pre-arranged fate and in the end they can only try to keep for themselves one good quality, which is perseverance. clear determination. Ho Xuan Huong spoke up for women’s right to enjoy happiness and live in a warm family home. On the other hand, she also exposed the faces of the so-called writers and amateurs in feudal society. They have a hypocritical face and always appear to be virtuous but are actually the most lewd people. Speaking up for women’s right to life and happiness, at the same time, writers and poets also spoke out against the polygamy regime that has ruined the lives of many young girls. That is a sign of a severe feudal ideological rift that has existed for many generations.

In addition, in literary works, some writers have said that beautiful women will not have a beautiful ending – “Red beauty is doomed”, the most obvious expression is Nang Kieu – Nguyen Du. That beauty, which tilted over the water, then fell into a brothel, and then had her body trampled on by those disgusting men, living the last days of suffering. But a common characteristic of Vietnamese women at that time was the desire for love, the sobbing desire in their hearts that had never subsided, but how many dared to stand up and fight for it? However, writing about women is a great progress for authors of ancient Vietnamese literature. They recognize the pitiful condition of women, and they also have the desire to be happy, loved, and loved. protection, but society at that time had too many reasons to bury their peaceful lives. In return, society assigned them “unwanted tasks”: becoming concubines, entertaining people. of men.

Feudal practices such as male dominance and polygamy also create suffering for women. Faced with that pain, many writers cannot avoid their responsibilities and obligations. Literature of this period contributed to Vietnamese literature a noble humanitarian literary movement with many valuable works. That was also the beginning of all future humanitarian trends. But that literary work shows us a lifetime of pain and humiliation of an entire class of ancient people in society and the deep sympathy for them, of humanitarian writers. These are genuine works of art that need to be preserved and passed down.

Doan Thi Ngoc – Lecturer of the Faculty of Social Sciences

On July 25, 2019, Gender Talk #5 was held at Hoa Sen University with the topic: Gender education presented by Doctor Nguyen Tan Thu. Gender Talk is an academic activity on Gender and Gender Equality of the Department of Liberal Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hoa Sen University (HSU). Gender Talk #5 focused on presenting sex education to:

1. Provide students with useful and appropriate information about sex education
2. Create a safe, open discussion environment for students about contraceptive methods.

Ideally, all students would have access to the program and be accurately informed about sexual health education. In fact, many students are still hesitant to share or discuss sexual health issues and when they are curious about it, they often ask friends or go to the Internet to find information. Because there is so much information online, it can be misleading and it can be difficult to find what is useful and relevant.  

At the beginning of Gender Talk #5, doctor Nguyen Tan Thu presented abortion data in the world, estimating that each year there are about 41 million abortions, of which 33 million are unwanted abortions and about 50 are abortions. % are in adolescence. In Vietnam, each year there are an estimated 300,000 abortions, about 60-70% among people aged 15-19. In addition, a survey of high school students on sexual health also showed that during the first sexual intercourse, men often do not wear condoms, accounting for 29.5%, and women do not use contraception. rate 8%. Studies also show that Vietnam is considered to have the highest abortion rate in Southeast Asia and ranks 5th worldwide. This is a pain and a pain for the entire society.

Regarding the effects of unwanted pregnancy, Dr. Thu shares the personal consequences:

• Often unfinished or stop studying for a long time because of giving birth and taking care of children.
• Having anxiety, stress, depression,
• Psychologically facing social prejudice,
• Suddenly the economic burden of raising a child while not making money or still in school,
• Easy miscarriage, premature birth, increased risk of death for the mother
• Unwanted pregnancy will psychologically affect both parents and the unborn child, affect social relationships, both in life and the future, and often affect future plans and intentions. can be stopped.

Regarding the misunderstanding of oral contraceptive methods because some people believe that they will not get pregnant when

• Drink coconut water, lemon juice, coriander water… after sex,
• Have sex in a standing position, have sex in water or dance after sex
• Wash with warm water or lemon water after sex.

Regarding the effects of abortion, especially unsafe abortion, include:

• Causes danger and serious effects on health, especially directly affecting the health of the mother. If severe, it can cause uterine rupture, bleeding, or infection.
• Unsafe abortion can lead to the risk of death for both mother and child, the risk of infertility, and long-term psychological and mental disturbances, and disturbance of relationships in the family and society.
• Psychological effects from abortion such as: feelings of guilt, torment, pain, flashbacks to having an abortion at an older age, prolonged depression, suicidal thoughts, sexual dysfunction, or fear spiritual consequences.

The next point where students heard was about scientific contraceptive methods. So if we want to avoid pregnancy, what do we need to do? In fact, we have many options including:

1. Sterilization method: for sterilization, it will be suitable for people who already have children and want to stop having children. This method is 100% effective through surgery, tubal ligation in women and vasectomy in men. Only one of the couple needs to use sterilization. Implementation conditions include: Only applies to women over 30 years old and men over 35 years old and have two children and children over 3 years old. The drawback of this method is that if sterilization is left for 2-3 days to resume, it may be difficult to fully recover and reproductive function may be affected.
2. Implantation method, also known as IUD placement: 95-97% effective. The advantage of using an IUD is that it is effective for a long time and can easily get pregnant again if the IUD is removed from the body. Limitations include bleeding, menorrhagia, and lower abdominal pain. The IUD method is for women who have already had children to have the IUD inserted, do not have a genital infection, and have ever had sex. Some things to note are not to insert an IUD if you have an infection, a sexually transmitted disease, a previous ectopic pregnancy, menorrhagia, bleeding, suspected genital malignancy, prolapse, or valvular disease. suspected pregnancy.
3. Hormonal methods, also known as birth control pills: Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) contain synthetic estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy, inhibit ovulation and cause cervical mucus to thicken. . However, this method has side effects such as: If mild, nausea, weight gain, mood changes, and headaches. If severe, there may be a risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, when using hormones, we should consult a doctor.

Emergency contraceptive pills are only 75% effective and need to be used within 72 hours of having unsafe sex or being forced to have sex without using contraception. Emergency contraceptive pills have many side effects, so be careful not to use them regularly.

Ceramic less effective contraceptive method:

1. Calculate your menstrual cycle even though this is a natural way to prevent pregnancy. This method is only for women with regular and stable cycles. However, menstrual cycles are often irregular, so unwanted pregnancies are easy.
2. Ejaculation outside the vagina: This method does not guarantee the ability to prevent pregnancy because during the “making love” process, many sperm are still produced.
3. Finally, condom contraception is for men and women. The most effective way to use condoms is to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and can be 90-98% effective. However, to be highly effective, users need to be careful when buying condoms that must be of quality, valid, and of the appropriate size and know how to wear condoms correctly.

Finally, the talk on sex education focuses on discussing sexually transmitted diseases as a group of diseases: Fungi and parasites, bacteria, and viruses.

First, the myths about STDs are that people who appear healthy do not get STDs, oral sex does not get STDs, and homosexual sex has a low risk of getting STDs.

Regarding the characteristics of STDs, they not only harm the genital organs but also other organs and the whole body, are pervasive, and even cause death. Harmful effects of STDs can affect children, causing blindness, paralysis and death. Many STDs can also be transmitted through other ways such as hepatitis B/C, HIV/AIDs.

Regarding symptoms of STD infection, women have abnormal or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genitals feel burning or itchy, pain deep inside the vagina during intercourse, sores, warts, and acne appear. genital fluid, vaginal bleeding outside of menstruation, and lower abdominal pain. For men, there are symptoms such as burning, burning, painful urination, drops of pus, the appearance of sores, warts, blisters in the genitals, swelling and pus in the groin area, and swelling or pain in the scrotum. .

STDs happen very silently:

Regarding gonorrhea, it manifests as sexual discharge from the tip of the penis after not urinating for a long time, especially in the morning, urine is cloudy, has milky white fibers, and urination is harsh, painful, and painful. The incubation period is about 1 week and is often painful, so it is easy to recognize and seek medical attention immediately. Urinary tract stenosis and the risk of infertility and gonorrhea only require early and correct treatment at the hospital to go away.

Regarding syphilis, new symptoms of infection will be painless and appear in secret places. Because there is no pain, many people do not know they have the disease; Therefore, we should check our genitals regularly. Syphilis has stages such as: Stage I: a painless, hard sore appears on the genital mucosa, appearing 2-5 weeks after infection. Stage II: erythema can be detected on the hands, feet or “red rash” all over the body. Stage III: germs travel through the blood to attack organs such as the heart, brain, bones and can lead to death.

About genital warts: The disease has lesions that are warts like genital warts in areas with genital contact, caused by the HPV virus. Genital warts can grow in different locations such as the tip of the penis or the vulva area, the outer edge of the vagina, or grow in the anus. Genital warts are a virus so they cannot be cured. The treatment for genital warts is to burn or apply medicine to remove the wart tissue. However, the possibility of disease transmission remains and is lower because the pulp has been burned. Therefore, when having sex, you should use a condom to limit STDs.       

Teacher: Doan Thi Ngoc – Faculty of Social Sciences – HSU