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 |
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