Women, Development, and the World Flashcards
refers to an awareness and understanding of the ways in which gender roles, norms, and expectations shape the experiences and opportunities of individuals and groups
Gender Sensitivity
involves recognizing that gender is a social construct that affects all aspects of life, including education, work, health, and politics
Gender Sensitivity
involves being aware of the ways in which gender intersects with other forms of identity and inequality, such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality
Gender Sensitivity
involves being mindful of the ways in which gender shapes our interactions with others and our perceptions of the world around us
Gender Sensitivity
using gender-inclusive language, challenging gender stereotypes and biases, and creating inclusive environments that promote gender equality and respect for all individuals
Gender Sensitivity
helps to promote gender equality and empower individuals and groups who have historically been marginalized or excluded based on their gender
Gender Sensitivity
(3) Efforts to Promote Gender Sensitivity
- training and education programs for individuals and organizations
- policy and programmatic changes that promote gender equality and respect for diversity
- public awareness campaigns that challenge harmful gender stereotypes and biases
a complex and multifaceted issue that encompasses a range of social, economic, and political factors
Women, Development, and the World
have faced significant challenges and barriers to achieving equality and empowerment in many societies around the world historically
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one of the key ways in which women have been empowered
access to education
can help to break down gender stereotypes and promote more equitable attitudes towards women
education
(3) Unique Health Challenges Face by Women
- maternal mortality
- sexual and reproductive health issues
- gender-based violence
can improve women’s overall health and well-being, and enable them to participate more fully in social, economic, and political life
providing access to healthcare
(3) Range of other Interventions that can Promote Women’s Development
- microfinance programs
- women’s entrepreneurship initiatives
- legal and policy reforms that promote gender equality
Significant Challenges Faced by Women in Work
- accessing formal employment
- achieving equal pay for equal work
- advancing to leadership positions in the workplace
one of the key factors that has helped to promote gender equality in the workplace
increasing participation of women in the labor force
Factors that Drive Women’s Participation in the Labor Force
- changing social attitudes towards women’s roles
- improvements in education and access to training
- the need for two-income households
Key Challenges Faced by Woman in Work
- discrimination in hiring and promotion
- gender-based harassment and violence
- limited access to training and development opportunities
“double burden” of women make it difficult to advance in the workplace
balancing work and caregiving responsibilities
Efforts to Promote Women’s Participation in the Workforce
- paid parental leave
- flexible work arrangements
- gender quotas for leadership positions
women’s labor force participation rate
47.7%
men’s labor force participation rate
74.2%
wage gap of women from men even when controlling for factors such as education and experience
women - 16% less than men
more likely to be employed in the informal sector where they often have limited social protections and are more vulnerable to exploitation
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