This document discusses gender sensitivity and gender roles. It defines gender sensitivity as awareness of the different experiences and needs of men and women due to historical sexism and discrimination. The objectives are to reduce barriers created by sexism and promote respect for individuals regardless of gender. Gender roles are divided into productive work, reproductive work like childcare and domestic tasks, and community management roles. The document notes that sexism creates bias against both men and women and does not respect individuals' abilities.
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This document discusses gender sensitivity and gender roles. It defines gender sensitivity as awareness of the different experiences and needs of men and women due to historical sexism and discrimination. The objectives are to reduce barriers created by sexism and promote respect for individuals regardless of gender. Gender roles are divided into productive work, reproductive work like childcare and domestic tasks, and community management roles. The document notes that sexism creates bias against both men and women and does not respect individuals' abilities.
This document discusses gender sensitivity and gender roles. It defines gender sensitivity as awareness of the different experiences and needs of men and women due to historical sexism and discrimination. The objectives are to reduce barriers created by sexism and promote respect for individuals regardless of gender. Gender roles are divided into productive work, reproductive work like childcare and domestic tasks, and community management roles. The document notes that sexism creates bias against both men and women and does not respect individuals' abilities.
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This document discusses gender sensitivity and gender roles. It defines gender sensitivity as awareness of the different experiences and needs of men and women due to historical sexism and discrimination. The objectives are to reduce barriers created by sexism and promote respect for individuals regardless of gender. Gender roles are divided into productive work, reproductive work like childcare and domestic tasks, and community management roles. The document notes that sexism creates bias against both men and women and does not respect individuals' abilities.
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– sex is biologically determined, whereas gender is culturally determined. Gender Sensitivity: Definition • Gender sensitivity is the awareness and insight into the state of the other sex, with reference to historical roots of sexist stereotyping, discrimination and violence. • Men and women are different, therefore their experiences, needs, issues and priorities are different Objectives • To reduce barriers in developing personal and economic success created by sexism
• To generate respect for individuals
regardless of sex. FACTS • Sexism creates bias • It exists both among men and among women. • It does not respect individuals according to their aspirations, potentials or abilities. Issues of Gender Sensitivity Gender Roles Gender Roles • 1. Productive – comprises the work done by both women and men for payment in cash or kind • 2. Reproductive – comprises the childbearing responsibilities and domestic tasks required to guarantee the maintenance and wellbeing of household members. It includes not only biological reproduction but also the care and maintenance of the persons who comprise the household. Gender Roles • 3. Community management role – comprises activities undertaken at the community level to contribute to the development or political organization of the community. It is usually voluntary, unpaid work. The Filipina • Society Preference for Boys
• The female sex has traditionally been
percieved as inferior to men.
• In several areas of the world, new boys are
a cause of celebration but girls are considered as a financial burden. The Filipina • Women have the traditional role as mothers and housekeepers, helpers, onlookers, care providers and carriers… While Men are depicted as decision-makers, businessmen and doctors.