Benefits of Gender Sensitization Gender sensitization can help in the following ways:

1. Develops mutual respect and empathy towards the opposite gender

2. Can help in decreasing violence and crimes against men, women, transgender other
marginalized communities Helps in changing the attitude and mindset of individuals
3. Boosts self-confidence of employees in a workspace (especially women).
4. Removes gender biases It will Advance gender equality
5. Improves women‟s job market participation rate Create a more inclusive society Will give
better decision-making power to women
How to teach gender Sensitivity?
Gender sensitization should take place from a young age. Parents and Teachers should pay
special attention to ensure that children do not follow the gender biases that are generally
followed in the community or society. Gender sensitivity and inclusion can be taught in the
following ways: Conducting Gender sensitization sessions and workshops at schools, colleges,
workplace etc. Making topics related to gender equality and sensitization part of the school
and college curriculum

Using gender neutral language at home, school/college, workplace etc. Training parents and
teachers (school and college) about what they should teach children directly and indirectly
School and college textbooks should be free from gender biases To educate and empower
both women and men to become more inclusive and empathetic towards each other by
making them aware of how to tackle stereotyping and unconscious biases, gender inclusion in
the workplace and even aspects of the POSH Act. Making use of gender neutral terms or
variable or non-binary pronouns like „they‟ at college, workspace etc. This not only helps in
unboxing gender identity but also encourages empathy and makes colleagues non-judgmental.
Setting up Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) at workplace,
colleges etc. Laying down policy to prevent gender discrimination and sexual harassment of
any individual.