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Gender Concepts
Gender Concepts
Culture is seen to be the root cause. Gender discrimination opposes the idea of
gender equality and equity because these ideas are viewed as threat to cultural
traditions and social order. Gender discrimination exists in different forms all over
the world.
Types Of Gender Discrimination:
Discrimination In Education – the unequal treatment in admission,
financial aid, grading, classroom assignment, counseling, guidance,
and/or academic programs and opportunities.
d. firing – being terminated from a job due to prejudices against one’s gender.
► is about recognizing the issues and problems in how society perceives gender. this includes
understanding how stereotypes, discrimination, and gender roles adversely affect people.
the concept of gender sensitivity was developed to help reduce barriers to personal and
economic development created by gender-related problems.
► to be aware of the how people think of gender and rely less on traditional assumptions or
views on the role of women and men. It is about giving equal respect and upholding the
dignity of every person in thought, words, and action.
► Gender-sensitive Language
► However, despite the infusion of spanish inflection with how the locals
communicate, the filipino language is still among those considered as a
genderless language.