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GWS-PPT- 1&2 Flashcards

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_______ - is a biological concept, determined on the basis of individuals’ primary sex characteristics

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Sex

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refers to the different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc.

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Sex

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________ - refers to the meanings, values, and characteristics that people ascribe to different sexes.

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GENDER

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refers to “the socially constructed characteristics of women and men – such as norms, roles and relationships of and between groups of women and men.

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GENDER

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These are the roles that men and women are expected to occupy based on their sex.

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Gender Roles

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these are the oversimplified understanding on males and females roles and differences between them.

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GENDER STEREOTYPE

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the exaggeration of stereotyped behavior that’s believed to be feminine

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hyper femininity

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the exaggeration of stereotyped behavior that’s believed to be masculine

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hyper masculinity

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what are the four basic kinds of gender stereotypes

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  1. personal traits
  2. occupation
  3. domestic behavior
  4. physical appearance
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This may include being passive, naive, sexually inexperienced, soft, flirtatious, graceful, nurturing, and accepting

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hyper femininity

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They believe they’re supposed to compete with other men and dominate feminine folks by being aggressive, wordly, sexually experienced, insensitive, physically imposing, ambitous, and demanding

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hyper masculinity

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what are the suggested intervention to fight gender stereotypes

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  1. Feel equal and valued as people
  2. Point it out
  3. Talk with friends and family members about stereotypes
  4. Be a living example
  5. speak up
  6. give it a try
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It opens the gateway for societies and economies to thrive

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Gender parity

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60 years ago, women were not allowed to:

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  1. Apply for a loan or credit card in their name or loan application
  2. Work in civil service or legal profession
  3. inheret and bequeath preperty like men
  4. Claim equal pay
  5. Prosecute a spouse for rape
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What are the Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender

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*Dress Code
*Domestic Violence
*Work
*Language
*Decision-Making Power
*Biblical Descriptions
*Transgender
*Gender imbalance
*Equality has increased divorce
*Limited education and Exposure

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What are the Solutions to 21st Century Gender Issues & Challenges

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  1. Counter stereotypes
  2. Cultural transition
  3. Equal economic empowerment
  4. Education and Exposure
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_______is an umbrella term used to describe people born with variations in sexual characteristics that don’t fit into the binary categorizations of female and male.

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Intersex

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LGBTQIA+ stands for:

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lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or sometimes questioning), intersex, asexual, and others

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____person might not experience sexual attraction, but they could certainly experience romantic attraction.

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asexual

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Male hormones

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Testosterone

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______any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive tract in its development, maturation, and function.

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Estrogen

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In females, the sex chromosomes are:

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XX

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In males, the sex chromosomes are

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XY

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24
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_______describes prejudice or discrimination based on sex or gender.

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Sexism

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It is culturally defined

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Gender

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____ is biological

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Sex

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Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender
Man and woman
Mr and Mrs
his and hers
boys and girls
brothers and sisters
husband and wife
King and Queen
curses like ‘mother fucker’
‘mother scorn’ which can be described as biasness

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Language

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Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender
“Taboo breakers”
In Iteso culture, Ugandan men typically propose marriage
When a woman proposes, man shies off to potential mockery or concerns about a woman having HIV/AIDS.
Chicago Tribune Article, more women are proposing than ever before

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Marriage Proposals

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29
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easiest identified dress code is men put on trousers and shirts while women put on skirts and blouses.

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Dress Code

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Garments influence and shape the appearance with significant impact on the construction of social identity (Tseelon 1989).

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Dress Code

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40% of domestic violence victims are male according to World Development Report

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Domestic Violence

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most cases ignored by police according to reports on equal treatment

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Domestic Violence

33
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Others defend men to be more burdened

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Work

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Others argue that women are more burdened with daily chores such as
Laundry
Cleaning
cooking foo
Shopping
looking after sick relatives
Carrying out repairs.

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Work

35
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Bantu tribe in Uganda who have the King and the Queen.
If the King dies, the Prince is crowned as King.
King Oyo of Toro, Uganda, became king in 1994 at age 3 after his father’s death, even though his mother was still alive.

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Decision-making power

36
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Genesis 1:27 states that God created man in His own image
Genesis 1:22 describes how God made woman from a rib taken from man.

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Biblical description

37
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Categorized as gay or lesbian, communities still face discrimination in many traditional societies.

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Transgender

38
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Why is the symbol for LGBTQIA+ a rainbow?

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The rainbow symbolizes diversity, inclusion, and unity for the LGBTQIA+ community. Each color was intended to symbolize a different aspect of the LGBTQIA+ experience.

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The original rainbow flag was created by ________

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Gilbert Baker in 1978

40
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There are 101.8 men for every 100 women

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Gender imbalance

41
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In 2013, 49.59% of the global population were women.

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Gender imbalance

42
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81 countries had a majority of women
37 countries had a majority of men.

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Gender imbalance

43
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Discrimination and rights abuses lead to limited opportunities for equal rights practices, especially for women, who have historically been victims of various forms of abuse.

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Gender imbalance

44
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Tradition provides roles and responsibilities:
Man emerges as head of family. Makes male gender more autocratic leadership in family. Female gender to be in charge domestic chores. Male is to look up for the sustainability of family institution

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Equality has increased divorce.

45
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Different genders that grow up in traditional rural settings believes that are strict with gender roles and responsibilities, find it hard to introduce new tradition of equality

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Limited education and Exposure

46
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The original rainbow flag features what?

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colors that each represent different aspects of the LGBTQIA+ experience.

47
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What are the solutions to 21st Century Gender Issues & Challenges

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  1. Counter stereotypes
  2. Cultural transition
  3. Equal economic empowerment
  4. Education and Exposure
48
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What is Counter Stereotypes:

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Challenging traditional gender stereotypes involves breaking down preconceived notions about the roles men and women should play in society.

49
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ideas about a group that challenge
or counter widely held cultural beliefs and mental models of a group.

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Counter Stereotypes:

50
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This includes promoting the idea that both genders can excel in various fields

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Counter Stereotypes:

51
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An American Sitcom featuring an African American upper-middle class family, is an example of?

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Counter Stereotypes:

52
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What is Cultural Transition:

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refers to the gradual shift in societal norms and values that influence gender roles.

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Over time, many cultures have evolved from rigid, patriarchal systems to more egalitarian structures. Is an example of?

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Cultural Transition:

54
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male caregiver is n example of

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Counter Stereotypes:

55
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Shift in Gender Roles During Industrialization is an example of

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Counter Stereotypes:

56
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What is Equal Economic Empowerment:

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focuses on providing both men and women with the same access to resources, opportunities, and rights in the workforce.

57
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addressing wage gaps, promoting female leadership, and removing barriers to economic participation for women. are example of?

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Equal Economic Empowerment

58
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Explain Education and Exposure:

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Education is a key driver of gender equality. Providing both genders with equal access to quality education equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to challenge traditional roles and engage fully in all sectors of society.

59
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Explain Gender Mainstreaming

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a global strategy to promote gender equality by integrating gender perspectives into policies, programs, and institutional practices.

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What is the aim of gender mainstreaming

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It aims to create a gender-responsive society where men and women equally participate in and benefit from development. Governments committed to this strategy during the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action.

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The process examines gender relations in terms of access to resources, decision-making, and benefits within a system, whether an organization, government, or society.

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gender mainstreaming

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It requires transforming institutions and practices so that gender concerns become central.

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gender mainstreaming

63
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it refers to dominant ideas and institutions that allocate societal resources and opportunities.

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Mainstream

64
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It seeks to ensure equitable access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power for both men and women.

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Gender mainstreaming

65
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____ defines gender equality as both women and men, girls and boys enjoying the same rights, resources, opportunities, and protections.

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UNICEF

66
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What is the primary focus of gender equality?

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providing equal opportunities and access to resources for all genders.

67
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What is one of the main objectives of the United Nations regarding gender equality?

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achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women as part of its Millennium Development Goals.

68
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What does gender parity aim to measure?

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What does gender parity aim to measure?

69
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What is the major purpose of studying the course Gender and Society in the 21st century?

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suppress discrimination among people of various genders,

70
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What is Gender disparities

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refer to the differences in women’s and men’s access and opportunities in various spheres of life, such as education, health, employment, and decision-making

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What is Gender parity

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refers to achieving balance between men and women in various aspects of life

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How are gender roles in society defined?

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Gender roles in society are defined based on the designated sex, where individuals are expected to act, speak, dress, and conduct themselves according to that sex.

73
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Magna Carta of Women RA 9710

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It is an expansive comprehensive act that aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women

74
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RA 9262 (VAWC)

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It seeks to protect victims and prevent all forms of abuse against women and children.

75
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If a human shows signs in both sexes, the person is considered an

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intersex

76
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Expecting women to be nurturing and men to be ambitious.

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Personality traits:

77
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Expecting women to be responsible for cooking, cleaning, and childcare, while expecting men to do home repairs, pay bills, and fix the car.

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Domestic behaviors:

78
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Assuming men are better at some professions and women are better at others.

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Occupational

79
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Associating certain physical traits with gender, such as expecting women to be slender and men to be muscular.

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Appearance and physical attributes:

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