Gender Studies

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Explain the relevance of Gender Studies and its key concepts mentioned in the text.

The relevance of Gender Studies lies in understanding the social differences between women and men, which are learned, changeable over time, and vary within and between cultures. Key concepts include the social construction of gender, gender inequality, discrimination, and violence.

What are the foundations of gender inequality discussed in the text?

The foundations of gender inequality discussed in the text are gender role differentiation (biological essentialism) and gendered socialization (social constructivism).

Why does gender equality matter and what are its implications on poverty reduction and development?

Gender equality matters because it has implications on poverty reduction and development. It affects access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power, ultimately influencing the overall development of a society.

Define 'sex' and 'gender' based on the text.

<p>Sex refers to the biological differences between women and men, while gender refers to the social differences that are learned, changeable over time, and vary within and between cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of social construction of gender in the context of the text?

<p>The concept of social construction of gender refers to the idea that the differences between women and men are learned, changeable over time, and have wide variations within and between cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers