Gender Definition Gender is a social construct of

Gender Definition Gender is a social construct of men and women’s behavior, which refers to the roles and responsibilities that are created in our families, our societies and our cultures. The concept of gender also includes the expectations held about, the characteristics, aptitudes and likely behaviours of both women and men (femininity and masculinity)

Why women Status of women in society Sex ratio Literacy and education Women’s health Work and employment Violence Women’s participation in decision making and political activities

Stereotype of Occupation (indicative) OCCUPATION Tailor Carpenter Driver Mechanic Electrician Petty shop Potter Barber Teacher Nurse Doctor Engineer postman WOMEN

Gender Needs Men and women have different gender needs these needs may be classified as practical and strategic needs. Practical Gender Needs (PGN): practical gender needs are the needs, which women identify in their socially accepted roles in society. These do not challenge, as they arise out of gender division of labour. They are practical in nature.

Strategic Gender Needs (SGN): strategic gender needs are the needs women identify because of their subordinate position in society. They vary according to particular contexts, legal rights, domestic violence, equal wages and women’s control over their bodies. They are more long term and less visible than practical gender needs.

Gender Equity & Equality

Gender Analytical Frame Works Activity Profile Activity Reproductive Activities Productive Activities Community Management Activities Community Politics Activities Women Men Girls Boys