Positive images of women in arsi oromo proverbs

The purpose of this study was to analyze proverbs that represent women positively among the Arsi Oromo. The proverbs used for the study were 15 theme-relevant proverbs collected by interviewing systematically selected 10 elders, focus group discussion and by analyzing documents. Qualitative research design was used to conduct this study. Women were positively represented in the selected proverbs as: wise, protectors of men, glory of men and as a pillar of their home. Based on these findings, awareness creation trainings should be given to activate the use of proverbs having positive images towards women in the society. Arsi Oromo families should also encourage their children to the use of positive proverbs that reflect gender equality in the society.