In this chapter the author constructs an alternate way of teaching about Haitian womanhood which creates a more nuanced and developed understanding of the many lives Haitian women may lead. The Kreyol saying “fanm se poto mitan” is well known in Haiti to mean that women are the central pillar that uphold society, they are indispensable, strong and resilient. However, Jean-Charles argues that the poto mitan is a restrictive representation of Haitian women that expresses the burdens that they must take on as the unwavering pillar.

This document describes a set of recommendations directed at the Coordinators of the Cluster System in Haiti. The group is comprised of staff from MINUSTAH-Human Rights, MINUSTAH-Gender Unit, UNIFEM, UNFPA, WFP, IOM, UNICEF and several other NGO’s. Recommendations include the integration of a gender analysis in the post disaster needs assessment; developing gender focal points in local offices and around Haiti to ensure that gender is improving the access and safety of women concerning water, sanitation and hygiene, and addressing gender issues regarding shelter and camp management.

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that contributed to the academic success of Haitian‐American women. This study was also conducted to determine if factors attributed to by academically successful Haitian women are related to selected demographic characteristics. Two hundred and thirteen Haitian women selected from the National Haitian Student Alliance, with at least a Bachelor’s degree, participated. They completed an online survey designed to elicit demographic information and their perception of the factors.

This chapter seeks to introduce a different kind of pedagogic volume that contextualizes Haiti outside of the stereotypes created by the West and that have beleaguered it for more than a century. The authors thus provide new ways of teaching about Haiti that portrays a more complex portrait of the country that challenges the neocolonial, imperialist, racist and simplistic discourses that are so prevalent in everyday discussions.

Les écoles implantées dans les colonies des îles n’étaient pas nombreuses et mal organisées, plusieurs parents envoient leurs enfants dans des collèges en France. L’établissement d’un pensionnat au Cap à Saint-Domingue devient important pour l’administration coloniale afin de faciliter l’accès scolaire aux filles créoles, souvent gardées à la maison. Les colons croient fortement, à cette époque que les filles qui restent à la maison adoptent un mauvais comportement à cause de leur exposition aux esclaves noirs.

Dans le pays, une femme codeuse reste perçue comme une étrangeté.

Tout lang sou latè reflete sa k ap pase nan yon kilti, se pou sa yo defini lang kòm yon eleman kiltirèl. Kòm yon lang se yon pwodiksyon sosyal ki dinamik, menm jan li pran nesans, li transfòme nan entèraksyon k ap fèt nan mitan moun anndan yon sosyete epi li ka disparèt tou. Tousa montre kouman yon lang se yon sistèm k ap bouje, ki ka chanje oswa k ap evolye nan relasyon k ap devlope ant moun ak moun, ant gwoup sosyal ak gwoup sosyal.

Les présentes conditions de vie en Haïti sont des plus désespérantes. Les drames politiques multiples, la violence croissante et la pauvreté sont à la source de graves problèmes sociaux. Pour les femmes haHiennes, la situation est encore plus critique. Car, ces dernières doivent non seulement survivre à leur quotidien, mais elles doivent aussi faire face à l'oppression qu'incite leur genre. C'est donc à une aliénation double qu'elles font face.