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=Gender=

='''Gender'''=

Gender is a concept and an  analytical tool used to explain and understand the power relations and differences between men and women in society. Gender is socially and culturally constructed differences between men and women. Therefore , the way gender works varies from place to place and time to time.   

Gender is a concept and an  analytical tool used to explain and understand the power relations and differences between men and women in society. Gender is socially and culturally constructed differences between men and women. Therefore , the way gender works varies from place to place and time to time.   

Gender analysis has shown how certain norms privileges men,through imposition and reinforcement of gender norms and rules, society deprives women of rights, power, and resources. Traditional gender roles are a driving force behind women's lower economic status, low literacy and education, poorer health outcomes, and greater exposure to gender-based violence.  Therefore, understanding gender, that men and women, boys and girls for example experience poverty or education differently and face different barriers in accessing services, economic resources and political opportunities has helped to understand marginalization women face better. This is in turn has informed the way development interventions in various parts of the world.  

Gender analysis has shown how certain norms privileges men,through imposition and reinforcement of gender norms and rules, society deprives women of rights, power, and resources. Traditional gender roles are a driving force behind women's lower economic status, low literacy and education, poorer health outcomes, and greater exposure to gender-based violence.  Therefore, understanding gender, that men and women, boys and girls for example experience poverty or education differently and face different barriers in accessing services, economic resources and political opportunities has helped to understand marginalization women face better. This is in turn has informed the way development interventions in various parts of the world.  

Video on Gender: Video introduces basic concept of Gender

 

Video on Impact of Gender: The video talk about the impact gender contract has on men and women

Watch the Video on Concept of Gender

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu9blcKGwDU

 

 

Watch the Video on Impact of Gender

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZulrkBsf03U

=Rights Based Approach: VAW and Law=

=Rights Based Approach: VAW and Law=