DEFINITION OF GENDER
Gender is social cultural and psychological characteristics that identify one as male or female in a given society. They are the biological differences that define man or a woman.
AGENTS THAT PERPETUATE GENDER DISCRIMINATION
- Culture
- stereotyping
- poverty
- illiteracy
GENDER STEREOTYPING
Stereotyping refers to a set of beliefs and attitudes not based on reality. Examples may include
| Female stereotype | Male stereotype |
| Gentle | Rough |
| Caring | Individualistic |
| Physically weak | Physically strong |
| Less intellectual | More intellectual |
| Submissive | Assertive |
| Cannot lead followers in a | Are leaders |
| household | Heads of household |
| Gossip | Discuss issues |
| Cannot make decisions | Decision-makers |
Other stereotypes may include:
| Masculine should…… | Feminine should….. |
| Be in control | Be emotionally sensitive |
| Appear unemotional |
Be vulnerable |
| Be dominant | Submit to wishes of men |
| Be sexually active |
Be dependent |
| Have many partners | Meet needs of others before |
| Head the family |
their own |
| Be the bread winner | Be physically attractive |
| Avoid household work |
Be tolerant |
| Be strong (resolve conflicts with violence) | Avoid careers in mathematics and sciences |
| Be in careers mechanical and analytical) etc. | Have children at the command of men etc |
(Visited 242 times, 1 visits today)
