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GENDER ISSUES By D. Kangachepe
Objectives Describe terms related to gender Outline the gender roles Describe gender equity and gender equality Explain the effects of gender on health
Definition of terms Sex- refers to biologically determined differences between males and females These differences are universal, obvious, few permanent and cannot be changed
Cont.. Gender Gender is defined as the socially constructed roles, relationships, responsibilities, status and privileges assigned to women, men, boys and girls in given culture or location This is learned through the process of socialization Gender relations are dynamic and vary from culture to culture
Differences between sex and gender SEX GENDER Biological cultural Given by birth Learned through socialization universal Varies from culture to culture permanent Can be changed E.G. men impregnate, women bear babies E.G. women employed as soldiers
Cont.. Sex roles These are biologically determined roles that are based on sex They are inborn, specific to males and females e.g. mens role of impregnating and womens role of bearing babies Sex roles are universal are generally permanent
Gender roles These are culturally defined roles and responsibilities to which men and women are socialized to conform to They are dynamic and not static, vary from culture to culture or location to location e.g. males trained as midwives Affected by age, class, religion
Gender equality Gender equality means having the same status, rights and responsibilities for women and men It is based on the idea that no individual should be less privileged in opportunities or in human rights
Gender Equity Gender equity means fair distribution of benefits and resources The stage in the process of achieving gender equality

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GENDER ISSUES IN MEDICINE AND NURSING.pptx

  • 2. Objectives Describe terms related to gender Outline the gender roles Describe gender equity and gender equality Explain the effects of gender on health
  • 3. Definition of terms Sex- refers to biologically determined differences between males and females These differences are universal, obvious, few permanent and cannot be changed
  • 4. Cont.. Gender Gender is defined as the socially constructed roles, relationships, responsibilities, status and privileges assigned to women, men, boys and girls in given culture or location This is learned through the process of socialization Gender relations are dynamic and vary from culture to culture
  • 5. Differences between sex and gender SEX GENDER Biological cultural Given by birth Learned through socialization universal Varies from culture to culture permanent Can be changed E.G. men impregnate, women bear babies E.G. women employed as soldiers
  • 6. Cont.. Sex roles These are biologically determined roles that are based on sex They are inborn, specific to males and females e.g. mens role of impregnating and womens role of bearing babies Sex roles are universal are generally permanent
  • 7. Gender roles These are culturally defined roles and responsibilities to which men and women are socialized to conform to They are dynamic and not static, vary from culture to culture or location to location e.g. males trained as midwives Affected by age, class, religion
  • 8. Gender equality Gender equality means having the same status, rights and responsibilities for women and men It is based on the idea that no individual should be less privileged in opportunities or in human rights
  • 9. Gender Equity Gender equity means fair distribution of benefits and resources The stage in the process of achieving gender equality