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What is the primary aim of Gender Sensitivity?
What is the primary aim of Gender Sensitivity?
What are the Four Premises of Gender and Development (GAD)?
What are the Four Premises of Gender and Development (GAD)?
What are primary sex characteristics?
What are primary sex characteristics?
What does intersex refer to?
What does intersex refer to?
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What does Gender Sensitivity aim to change?
What does Gender Sensitivity aim to change?
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What is the primary aim of Gender Sensitivity?
What is the primary aim of Gender Sensitivity?
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What are primary sex characteristics?
What are primary sex characteristics?
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What is the significance of intersex individuals?
What is the significance of intersex individuals?
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What are the Four Premises of Gender and Development (GAD)?
What are the Four Premises of Gender and Development (GAD)?
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What is the socially constructed set of roles and responsibilities associated with being men and women called?
What is the socially constructed set of roles and responsibilities associated with being men and women called?
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Study Notes
Gender Sensitivity
- Focuses on promoting equality and fairness between genders in various social contexts.
- Aims to change power dynamics and biases that perpetuate gender inequality.
Four Premises of Gender and Development (GAD)
- Gender is a critical factor in development, influencing economic and social growth.
- Development processes often reflect and reinforce gender inequalities.
- Both men and women play vital roles in development; their contributions should be equally valued.
- Transformation is necessary to achieve gender equity in development practices.
Primary Sex Characteristics
- Biological attributes present at birth, determining an individual's sexual anatomy.
- Includes reproductive organs such as ovaries or testes and secondary sexual traits that develop during puberty.
Intersex
- Refers to individuals born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit typical definitions of male or female.
- Significance lies in challenging binary notions of sex and gender, highlighting the spectrum of human diversity.
Socially Constructed Gender Roles
- Known as "gender roles," these roles dictate expected behaviors and responsibilities based on being male or female.
- Influences culture, society, and individual identities, leading to ongoing discussions about gender norms and equality.
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Test your understanding of gender sensitivity and development with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as gender awareness, perceptions, and behaviors, as well as the four premises of gender and development. Enhance your knowledge and skills in addressing gender issues and women's perspectives.