Gender Studies

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.

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

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.

<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

<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