Health

Education
6
Session Title:

Gender
Equality
 Objectives
1.Define the concept of gender
equality.
2.Promote gender respect and
equality.
3.Explain the importance of
gender equality in the context of
sexual and reproductive health.
Introduction and
Warm Up
 Game:
Where do you stand?
Move to a place on the
agree/disagree spectrum that
reflects on your view about
each statement.
1. People should go for the thing they think they would be
good at and are interested in.
2. Your gender should have no impact on your subject
choices.
3. Nursing is a profession best suited to women.
4. Males and females are equal

5. Boys are better than girls at Math

6. Girls do better in school than boys.
7. Being the only male/female in a class would put me
off choosing that subject.
8. The best job for you is one that matches your skills and
abilities.
9. Boys are better at computers than girls.

10. Girls are better at sports than boys.

Why did you choose to stand
there?
Is there equality in each
statement?
Concept
Exploration
 Group Activity
Group pupils into four
groups. Give each group
a task to do.
 Group 1- OPINIONS AND FEELINGS CONCERNING
THE "OPPOSITE" SEX
Task: Discuss in writing their feelings and
opinions about the "opposite" gender.

Questions:
- In what ways are you different from other
students in your class?
- Is friendship with the other gender different
from same gender friendship? How and why?
 Group 2- ARE YOU ACTING LIKE A MAN OR A
WOMAN

Task: Divide your manila paper into 2 columns.

On the top of the middle column either write “Act
Like A Man” or “Act Like A Woman”. Ask students
to make a list of what it means to act like a man
or woman in this column.
Question:
How and where do we learn our perception of
male and female roles?
 Group 3- MEN'S WORK OR WOMEN'S WORK?
Jobs/ Careers Male Female Both
Task: Fill out the
checklist, matching jobs 1. Construction Worker
and careers to 'Male,' 2. Flight Attendant
'Female,' or 'Both' by 3. Elementary Teacher
circling the correct 4. Model
response. 5. Hair Stylist
Question: 6. Veterinarian
- Which choice received
7. Dance Instructor
the greatest number of
8. Soldiers
checks? Why?
9. Photographer
 Group 4- HOW TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY

Task:
Using dramatization, show how you can
promote gender equality.

Question:
How can you show gender equality?
Presentation of each Group

Processing of output
 Remember:

- Gender equality means that the rights, responsibilities and opportunities

of individuals will not depend on whether they are male or female,
handicapped or able bodied, young or elderly, white or black, or from
rural or urban settings.

- Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential

to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable
development.
 Remember:

- There is widespread recognition of the importance of gender norms and

their application to the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH),
as rigid and traditional gender roles often dictate the terms in which
intimate relations, sexual activity and reproduction take place.

- The health outcomes and utilization of reproductive, maternal, and child

health services amongst women are significantly affected by gender
social norms, decision-making power, roles and responsibility, and
access to resources.
Valuing
Why is gender equality important?

How does your understanding of

gender equality contribute to promoting
better sexual and reproductive health
outcomes?
 Reflective Journal
Accomplish the exit ticket:
EXIT TICKET
I will promote gender equality ……..
inside the classroom by: at home by: