GENSOC Gender & Society Chapter 1 Introduction PDF

GNED 10: GENDER & SOCIETY A CORE SUBJECT CHAPTER 1 GENDER & SOCIETY AN EVOLUTION GENDERA HISTORICAL & SOCIETY BACKGROUND SOCIETY BEFORE GAD 40s to 60s Through UN Charter (1945) and Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), women’s equality and non- dis...

GNED 10: GENDER & SOCIETY A CORE SUBJECT CHAPTER 1 GENDER & SOCIETY AN EVOLUTION GENDERA HISTORICAL & SOCIETY BACKGROUND SOCIETY BEFORE GAD 40s to 60s Through UN Charter (1945) and Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), women’s equality and non- discrimination on the basis of sex were recognized “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status” 40s to 60s women were seen as wives and mother focused on women’s reproductive roles and access to basic needs increase in women’s political participation and recognize their labour capacities 70s to 80s First World Conference for Women Mexico (1974) and UN Decade for Women “76-85” Women in Development (WID) focused on women’s right to development, their economic role in national economies, and having their voice heard Self-reliance and assertion of own capabilities Late 80s-90s and Beyond Introduction of Gender and Development (GAD) and its mainstreaming Removing disparities in social, economic, and political balances between women and men Aims to redefine traditional gender role expectations to create gender equality GENDER A SOCIAL REALITY GENDER AS SOCIAL CONSTRUCT A product of different sociocultural influences We inherit sex but we learn our gender It serve as a form of social control and use to socially categorize people may lead to prejudice, sexism, and gender discrimination and stereotypes WHAT REINFORCES GENDER? FAMILY Gender could be reinforced by the way parents behave and expect toward their children WHAT REINFORCES GENDER? SCHOOL/EDUCATION Children learn their gender identity from playing and interacting with other children and care providers WHAT REINFORCES GENDER? MEDIA Children are constantly bombarded with shows depicting gender stereotypes, from products, programs, and shows WHAT REINFORCES GENDER? CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS In some societies, sexism is believed as the acceptable social norms It became part of daily practice as a form of conformity within the community even if it is discriminatory  THE CONCEPT OF GENDER & DEVELOPMENT GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT A process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination, and actualization of human potentials Women as active agents of development, not just passive recipients of development Seeks to achieve gender equality GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT... HOW? MAINSTREAMING – integrating gender into development planning in all sectors of society DEVELOPMENT – sustained capacity (to do and to be) to achieve a better life RATIONALE OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE the government’s annual budget (GAA) requires all agency to allocate 5% of their budget to GAD Programs RATIONALE OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITMENT our country is a signatory of Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), also known as International Bill on Rights of Women With this, RA 9710 or the Magna Carta for Women was ratified RATIONALE OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITMENT and according to the Article II, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution... The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. PREPARED BY: GERALD JOHN M. FAMPULA INSTRUCTOR Gerald John Fampula [email protected]