2.5 Considerations of negative consequences

● Thatch Thatch is easily found in Senegal so using thatch for pavilion roof is a cost-efficiency method. Besides, thatch weaving is an easy technology that can be done by women.

2.5 Considerations of negative consequences

The significance of the existence of the Women’s House is to promote local gender equality and improve women’s social status and values by upskilling and educating women, but this propaganda method may be rejected by the locals residents, especially from the perspective of men. They might not be able to accept the situation that ladies or their wife go out for jobs and not to take care of their children at home. This may result in conflict between family members that incur a negative impact on women’s health.

To deal with domestic violence, private consultation and education on raising awareness of human’s right and women’s health are the functions of the women’s house. However, it is claimed that domestic violence is still a private or family matter that is considered as a taboo subject (Soumah & Diop, 2020). Therefore, the private consultations and public exhibitions that are designed to deal with domestic violence and women’s health problems may be ostracized by society.Besides, enhancing the education level and capability of women may reduce the work opportunity for men in the village, which may cause social dissatisfaction and ostracism.

Moreover, the toilet design for offering a special toilet system for women who are in their period may cause vulnerability of gender discrimination. Women may be reluctant to use this toilet as they feel embarrassed when using it. The solution to such discrimination can be solved through the proper education on hygiene and women’s health, together with holding exhibitions and seminars to help public understand the importance of hygiene and women’s health.