This document provides definitions and concepts related to gender analysis. It defines key terms like sex, gender, equality and equity. It discusses different frameworks for gender analysis like Women in Development (WID), Gender and Development (GAD), and Gender Mainstreaming. The document outlines the purpose and stages of conducting a gender analysis. It also discusses tools and questions to consider in a gender analysis and tips for implementation.

1. Gender Analysis: Tips And Tools
Mahmuda Anwar
EDRD 6000, March 2013

2. Some Basic Definitions
Sex-refers to the biological difference between men and women. The differences are
concerned with men’s and women’s bodies
Gender-refers to the social difference between men and women based on activities,
roles and responsibilities connected to be a male or female. These differences are
changeable overtime
Equity- refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of responsibilities and
benefits between men and women. It leads to gender equality
Equality- refers to equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for men and
women(and girls and boys)
Gender Relations-refers the social relationships between men and women. Gender
relations vary according to time , place and other relations such as class, race,
ethnicity , disability and so on(March, Smyth & Mukhopadhyay , 1999)

3. Gender Concepts
Women in Development(WID)
This concept, introduced in the 1970s, focuses on women’s practical needs. It aims to
change the condition of women through women’s participation. Specific women’s project and
support form all development actors were centered to make women more efficient in development
activities/projects.
Gender And Development(GAD)
This concept focuses on gender relation, and addresses inequalities in women’s and men’s
social roles in relation to development. It aims to change the position of women and incorporate
gender consideration into mainstream.
This approach argues that sustainable development is only possible if women and men
are equally involved and that equality of women is not just a women’s issue, it is a goal that requires
the active participation of both men and women(“Gender Analysis Guideline”, 2012).
Gender Mainstreaming
The concept focuses on institutionalizing gender sensitivity and equality. It aims to
mainstream all gender concerns into every aspect of an organizational priorities and procedures.
“Mainstreaming gender is both a technical and political process which requires shifts in
organizational cultures and ways of thinking, as well as in the goals, structures, and resources
allocation of international agencies , government, and NGOs”(Kardam,1998).

4. What is Gender Analysis?
Gender analysis is a systematic analytical process that
examines the relationship between men and women, and the
inequalities of those relationships in relevance of gender roles
and power dynamics in a given context (“Tips for”,2011,p-2).
Main Goals of Gender Analysis
To better understand a community for developmental work
To ensure gender equality in development context
Source of picture :http://tinasheonline.com/2012/09/gender-based-analysis-immigrantyouth-social-innovation/

5. When to conduct Gender Analysis
Policy/Program/project
Design
Policy/Program/project Gender Policy/Program/project
Evaluation
Analysis Planning
Policy/Program/project
Implementation

6. Stages of Gender Analysis
Adapted from “Gender Analysis Toolkit”, 2009

7. What questions do we ask for Gender Analysis
Questions about Questions about
Roles and Access & Control Questions about
Responsibilities the Influencing
Factors
Who has what?
Who does what? Why not equal?
Who decides for
How? whom? Cultural factors?
When? Who has access? Social factor?
Where? Who benefits? Economical ?
With whom? Who losses? Others?

8. How to find the answers of the questions
Development context tool kit, livelihood toolkit and stakeholders
priorities for development toolkit can be used for asking questions about
current situations and future planning(FAO,2001).
The development context tools are-Village resource map, transects, trend
lines, village social map , Venn diagram and institutional profiles .
Livelihoods tools are- farming system diagram, benefits analysis flow chart,
daily activities clocks, seasonal calendars, income and expenditure
matrices and resource picture cards.
Stakeholders Priorities Tools are- Pair wise ranking matrix, flow diagram,
problem analysis chart, venn diagram of stakeholders, stakeholders conflict
and partnership matrix , and best bets action plan.
Source: SEAGA Field Handbook,FAO,2001

9. Gender Analysis Frame Works
Gender Analysis Frame Works are practical instruments
designed to understand the gender dynamics within a project
or a context. Framework used for analysis of tools.
Purposes of Gender Analysis Frame Work
Context Analysis
Visualisation of key points
Planning of Development works
 Communications
Monitoring & Evaluation

10. Name of Frame Work Key concepts Strength Weakness/Challenges
The Harvard Analytical This is a grid/matrix for collecting data on gender • Easy adaptable to all sectors •Focusing on gender roles
Frame Work roles at individual and community level. It has four •Provides micro level data rather than gender
main components: activity profile; access and control •Helps planners design more relations
over resources ; influencing factors; and project cycle efficient projects and improve •Lack of power analysis
analysis. overall productivity •Time consuming
The Moser Frame It identifies women’s triple role as productive, •Accessible and easy applicable •Assumes women are
Work reproductive and community activities. It is a •The concept of “triple role ” homogenous
(Also known as the planning methodology which tells: division of labour makes all areas of work visible •Time consuming
triple roles framework) at micro level; gender differences in access to and •Does not highlight other
control over resources; decision making, and forms of inequalities such
WID/GAD policy matrix. as class and race
Gender Analysis Matrix This is a community–based technique to analyze •Fosters “bottom-up’ analysis •Difficulties defining a
gender differences at household and community level through community community
and considers impact on labour, time, resources and participation •Excludes macro and
social cultural factors. institutional analysis
Capacities and Used by external agencies in emergency relief •CVA can be used at all levels- •Does not include an
Vulnerabilities interventions to meet immediate needs, and to build from the community to the explicit agenda for
Analysis(CVA) Frame on people’s strengths to support at long-term social national and even international women’s empowerment
Work and economic development. level
Women’s This frame work might be used to assess how a Focus on gender relation rather •Ignores other aspects of
Empowerment Frame development intervention or programme might than only women’s role empowerment(rights,
Work support greater women’s empowerment. claims and responsibilities)
Social Relation The approach uses an institutional analysis in order to •This approach can be use both • Complex analysis
Approach identify how institutions(community, market , state in policy analysis and in •Emphasis on structure
and family) create and reproduce inequalities. development programmes and ignores agency
The People-Oriented This framework is an adaptation of the Harvard •Easy to use •Top-down approaches
Planning Frame Work Analytical Frame Work and uses to the situation of • Give a clear picture
refugees . Aims of the frame work is: to ensure that
there is an efficient and equitable distribution of
resources .

11. Tips for Gender Analysis
I came up with the term “PERFORM” which when expanded summarizes the key
considerations for gender analysis specially in the rural context
Participation of community members is essential
Ensure full diversity of women’s and men’s voices and experiences are captured
Respect values, culture and norms of the society
Find a place for using the tools which is accessible to all men and women
Organize the process in natural settings
Represent same issue from different perspectives(triangulation)
Monitor the whole process from the position of an observer or a facilitator
Note: Consider sexual minorities if any (gay/transgender)

12. References
• Canadian International Development Agency.n.d. Gender Analysis. Retrieved from
http://tamarackcommunity.ca/downloads/gender/Tools.pdf
• Food And Agriculture Organization(FAO). (2001). SEAGA Field Handbook. Rome.
Retrieved from www.gdnonline.org/resources/seaga-field-handbook.pdf
•Gender Analysis Toolkit.(2009). Queensland Government. Retrieved from
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/women/resources/resource-types/gender-analysis-toolkit-resource
• Gender Analysis Guideline.(2012). Retrieved from
www.aid.govt.nz/.../Gender%20Analysis%20Guideline_0.pdf
• Kardam , N.(1998).Changing Institutions in Women’s Interests.
Retrieved from http://www.bridge.ids.ac.uk/Dgb5
• March,C.,Smyth,I., Mukhopadhyay , M.(1999). A Guide to Gender-Analysis Frame works . Oxfam: Oxford
• Tips for Conducting a Gender Analysis at the Activity or Project Level. (2011,March 17). USAID.
Retrieved from http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/201sae.pdf
• World Health Organization(WHO).(2002).Gender Analysis: A Review of Selected Tools.
Retrieved from http://www.who.int/gender/documents/en/Gender.analysis.pdf