Gender Sensitization

Gender sensitivity is the act of being

aware of the ways people think about
gender, so that individuals rely less on
assumptions about traditional and
outdated views on the roles of men and
women. Sensitization will require a
change in behavior and the installation of
empathy into the views that we hold
about our own and the other gender.

Sex v. Gender

Source: World Bank 2013

Examples of Sex and

Gender
SEX
Mother Feeds her
baby
Boys voice changes
at puberty
Women give birth

GENDER
Daughters should not
be allowed to go out
late at night or girls
should not pursue
higher studies
Mother should cook
Boys should not cry
even if they have
severe pain

Element of Gender

Man v. Woman
Fearless

Weak

Smoke

Beautiful

Physically strong

Short

Grow beard

Bear children

Economically independent

Economically dependent

Father a child

Compromising

Hoarse and manly voice

Sweet and melodious voice

Tall

Long hair

Short hair

Breast feed

Aggessive

Cook

Adventurous

Caring

Loud and forceful

Obedient

Woman v. Man
Fearless

Weak

Smoke

Beautiful

Physically strong

Short

Grow beard

Bear children

Economically independent

Economically dependent

Father a child

Compromising

Hoarse and manly voice

Sweet and melodious voice

Tall

Long hair

Short hair

Breast feed

Aggessive

Cook

Adventurous

Caring

Loud and forceful

Obedient

Exercise
Aik din Amina aur
Akbar kay sath

Domestic Woman
not working
Housekeeper
Cook
Laundry washer
Maid (sweeper, dusting, dish
washing)
Nanny
Nurse
Tailor
Tutor
Driver
Loyalty
Sincerity
Love
Total

5,000
5,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
7.000
6,000
Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
41,000

Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination or sexism is
prejudice based on a persons sex or
gender. This attitude may steam from
traditional stereotypes of gender roles.
Gender Responsibility
Gender violence

Gender Discrimination
and its Impact on
individuals
Invisibility of individual qualities and

potential

Unequal burdens of work

Low self esteem
Lack of confidence
Limit potential
Unequal access to information

Social Solutions
Awareness & Education
Individual
Avoid gender stereotyping
Promote economic independence of women
Encourage women education in all fields
State level
Run a media campaign to promote gender

sensitivity
Hire women at every level of government
local city council positions

Gender Sensitization
It will lead to:
Woman empowerment
Equality between genders
Improved attitude towards genders
Recognition individual human potential
without gender boundaries
Reduce crime rate
Social improvement