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What is the main difference between gender and sex?
Sex refers to biological characteristics, while gender refers to roles and responsibilities assigned by culture.
Which of the following best describes gender roles?
Define gender equality.
Gender equality means that women and men enjoy the same status, conditions, and opportunities.
What does gender equity mean?
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Gender sensitivity is the ability to recognize gender issues.
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What is feminism?
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What is discrimination?
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A gender-fair society is where women and men share equally in responsibilities, power, authority, and ___ .
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Sexism refers to discrimination based on race.
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What is meant by the term 'double/multiple burden'?
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Define marginalization in relation to women.
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Which of the following describes the gender gap?
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Study Notes
Basic Terms in Gender and Development
- Sex vs. Gender: Sex refers to biological characteristics distinguishing males from females; gender involves socially constructed roles and expectations assigned by culture.
- Cultural Variability: Gender roles differ across cultures, societies, and historical contexts, influenced by socio-economic factors, age, education, ethnicity, and religion.
Gender Roles vs. Sex Roles
- Gender Roles: Culturally defined behaviors and responsibilities based on sex.
- Sex Roles: Roles linked to occupation or biological functions, such as motherhood, not influenced by cultural constructs.
Gender Interests vs. Gender Needs
- Gender Interests: Concerns arising from social positioning affected by gender roles.
- Gender Needs: Different requirements based on gender roles, work types, resource access, and experiences of inequality.
Gender Equality vs. Gender Equity
- Gender Equality: The principle that women and men have equal status and opportunities.
- Gender Equity: Focuses on fair treatment, addressing historical disadvantages to achieve equality; equity is the means, equality the outcome.
Advocacy and Awareness
- GAD Advocate: An individual supporting gender and development principles, aiming for societal change.
- Gender Sensitivity: Recognizing gender-specific issues and differing perceptions due to social positioning.
- Gender Awareness: Ability to identify and respond to problems stemming from gender inequality.
Feminism and Empowerment
- Feminism: A global movement advocating for women's rights and gender equality in all aspects of life.
- Empowerment: A process enabling disadvantaged individuals or groups to overcome structural barriers; results in both outcomes and empowerment itself.
Gender-Fair Society
- A society where responsibilities, power, and decision-making are shared equally between women and men.
Discrimination and Stereotyping
- Discrimination: Unequal treatment based on race, class, sex, and cultural status.
- Gender Stereotyping: Societal views that depict women as weak and dependent versus men as strong and logical.
Systemic Issues
- Sexism: Discrimination against individuals based on sex, fueling prejudice against women and undermining their humanity.
- Marginalization: Women's vital economic contributions are undervalued or overlooked.
- Violence Against Women: Gender-based violence inflicting harm on women, including physical and psychological abuse.
Societal Challenges for Women
- Disadvantaged Position: Women's marginalized social status leads to subordination and limited opportunities.
- Double/Multiple Burden: Women's excessive workloads, characterized by multiple overlapping responsibilities.
- Gender Gap: Disparities between men and women concerning participation, resource access, rights, and benefits.
Patterns of Inequalities
- Political Representation: Women face underrepresentation in decision-making bodies like governments and councils.
- Economic Opportunities: Women often earn less than men for equivalent tasks and are concentrated in low-paying, insecure jobs with limited access to resources.
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Description
This quiz covers basic terminology related to gender and development, specifically distinguishing between gender and sex. It delves into the biological and sociocultural aspects that define masculinity and femininity. Ideal for students beginning their exploration of gender studies concepts.
