This document discusses gender sensitivity, equality, and stereotyping in education. It defines gender sensitivity as acknowledging gender differences and inequalities. It promotes treating all employees and students fairly and recognizing individual differences rather than favoring some over others. The document also defines gender equality as treating men and women equally regardless of biological differences. It emphasizes equal opportunities in hiring and promotion. Further, it describes gender stereotyping as pre-judging roles based on gender. The document promotes creating a gender-responsive workplace through leadership opportunities for all, equal pay, and policies against harassment.
10. GENDER SENSITIVITY
-- encompasses the ability (skills,
knowledge, and attitudes) to
acknowledge and make existing gender
differences, issues, and inequalities
visible (UNIFEM 2007)
11. GENDER SENSITIVITY FOR EMPLOYEES IN
EDUCATION
•In your school, does your colleague as well as
your school managers acknowledge and have
awareness of gender inequalities?
• Have you ever heard gender insensitive
phrases/sentences from your co-workers and
school managers?
• Are you a gender sensitive person?
12. GENDER SENSITIVITY
Can be achieved by conducting various
sensitization campaigns, trainings centers,
workshop, programs, etc.
Therefore, let’s plan for more gender-
sensitive Program, Projects and Activities.
14. GENDER EQUALITY
-- is a principle that states that
all men and women need to
be treated equally and to have
the same rights despite their
biological differences.
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17. GENDER EQUALITY IN EDUCATION
-- Quality, gender-sensitive
education encourages the
participation of women and
girls in all political,
economic and public
spheres by making sure
they are heard and have
real opportunities to fully
participate.
21. Best in treating educators and students unfairly
Always praises the favorite teacher or student
“Individual differences” is not considered
Set aside the importance of gender roles
Effective in misjudging the performance of the teacher or students
Demonstrate lack of interest in gender equality
22. Fair recognition of both genders
Refrain from comparing teachers and
students
All stakeholders are treated with tact and
sense
Improves the performance of
teacher and learners
30. LET US TRY AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF EVIDENT
SOCIAL ROLES OF BOTH GENDERS IN OUR SCHOOL.
•What are the roles of male teachers and
students in your school?
•What are the roles of female teachers and
students in your school?
32. LET US TRY AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF CAPACITIES
OF BOTH GENDERS IN OUR SCHOOL.
•What are the capacities of male teachers
and students in your school?
•What are the capacities of female teachers
and students in your school?
34. LET US TRY AND GIVE EXAMPLES OF EVIDENT
TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH
GENDERS IN OUR SCHOOL.
•What are the traits and characteristics of
male teachers and students in your school?
•What are the traits and characteristics of
female teachers and students in your
school?
