3. sex
It refers to biological
and psychological
differences between
men and women.
Male and female
It remains the same
regardless of time and
culture
It created by
reproduction needs that
is biological features
Gender
It refers to the social and cultural
differences between men and women.
Masculine and
feminine
Expectations may differ across
time and culture
Gender distinctions are
created by social norms
4. Definition of Gender
Gender refers to those characteristics and roles of
women and men that are socially constructed.
5. What is gender role ?
Social roles and relations between men and
women in the society.
It affects all parts of our lives (social, economic
and political)
It changes over time
It is what we expect men and women to behave.
It is about how power is used and shared.
6. Gender role is influenced by the perception and expectations arising from
1. Cultural
2. Political
3. Environmental
4. Social
5. Economic
6. Religious factors
8. Gender Equality
Requires equal enjoyment by women
and men of socially valued goods
,opportunities, resources and rewards.
It doesn’t mean men and women are
the same
9. Examples of gender equality
Forbidden from driving
Right to divorce
Access to education
Right to travel
10. Gender Equity
Fairness treatment of men and women according to their respective needs.
This may include equal treatment that is different but which is considered
equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations and opportunities.
15. Visibility of women is very low as compared to men appearance in the text books
Women and men are identified with stereotypical attributes.
Gender sensitive books can encourage children to discuss gender stereotypes and help to
promote equitable behaviour
In India , an average, more than half the illustrations in primary English, Hindi ,
Mathematics, Science and social studies textbooks depicted only males , while
only 6% showed just females.
