Gender, gender concepts and definitions understanding key gender terms

 

 

FACILITATOR'S NOTE  

TERMS FOR THE QUIZ TIME  

 

TERM  

DEFINITION 

Disaggregated Data 

 

Data broken down by sex, age or other variables to reflect the different needs, priorities and 

interests of women and men, and their access to and control over resources, services and 

activities. 

Gender Blind 

Ignoring or failing to address the gender dimension. 

Gender Analysis  

 

The study of differences in the conditions, needs, participation rates, access to resources and 

development,  control  of  assets,  decision-making  powers,  etc.,  between  women  and  men  in 

their assigned gender roles. 

Gender Awareness 

 

The recognition of the fact that life experience, expectations, and needs of women and men 

are different, that they often involve inequality and are subject to change. 

 

 

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Manual for Trainers: Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming 

Module 1 

 

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