Topic: Gender gap in education in developing countries [pic] Sociology101 Section 8 Prepared for: Dr.Zebun N. Ahmed Presented by: Anika Siraj (Planning, Information collector, & Creative designer) Sarjana Iqbal (Information Collector, Presenter) Jerin Sultana (Information Editor) Dillruba Hoque (Presenter) Saddam Hossain • Introduction: Gender inequality
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Gender Identity Disorder The psychological diagnosis of Gender Identity Disorder (GID) describes an individual who experiences a strong identification with the opposite sex. This cross-gender identification refers to the desire to be, or the insistence that one is, of the other sex, often results in the individual experiencing high levels of discomfort and distress. Many key terms are commonly misunderstood and are often assumed to be synonymous when referring to Gender Identity Disorder. Thus
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Gender equality is a human right,1 but our world faces a persistent gap in access to opportunities and decision-making power for women and men.2 Globally, women have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, less access to basic and higher education, greater health and safety risks, and less political representation.2 Guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting
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GENDER ASSESSMENT USAID/HAITI June, 2006 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by DevTech Systems, Inc. GENDER ASSESSMENT FOR USAID/HAITI COUNTRY STRATEGY STATEMENT Author: Alexis Gardella DISCLAIMER The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. 2 Gender Assessment USAID/Haiti TABLE
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Abstract Gender Theory The textbook identifies four approaches to gender development: biological, interpersonal, cultural, and critical. Define each theory. Then answer the following question: which of the theoretical approaches to gender do you find the most valid? Be sure to include at least two examples from your own experience as well as two scholarly sources to back up your claim. Gender plays a signifigant roles in our every day lives. Gender determines whether
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child gender development by the display of a variety of gender stereotypes. For example, the female characters in this episode were all very kind, polite, considerate, and attentive; while the male characters were very active, outspoken, aggressive, and craved strength and power. These stereotypes can reinforce the Gender Schema Theory. This theory is an alternative to Kohlberg’s view and suggests that the motivation to show gender-typed behavior starts as soon as children can label gender. In support
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Term Paper On Gender Discrimination in Bangladesh Submitted by WWW.ASSIGNMENTPOINT.COM Dialogue over the issue of Gender Discrimination is not a recent phenomenon. During the 1950s and 60s, the emphasis on women was on their reproductive roles as mothers and homemakers. This approach was based on Western stereotypes of the nuclear family in which women are economically dependent on the male breadwinners. In the early 1970s, researchers began to focus on the division
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Gender Sensitivity During the early times, women were deprived in their social, economic and political status. They were looked upon as men’s accessory and are always confined to the domestic domain. This situation gave birth to the idea of Gender Sensitivity which is defined as the ability to recognize gender issues and to recognize women's different perceptions and interests arising from their different social position and gender roles. Gender sensitivity is often used to mean the same as gender
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|RESEARCH WINDOWS ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING | | | | | |
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relevance MANAGINGFO sustainability MANAGINGFO RESULTS responsiven R HUMAN DEVELO PMENTeffectiveness CO RDINAT O ASSESSMENT O DEVELO F PMENT RESULTS EVAL UATI ON OF UNDP CONTRI BUTI ON ZAMBIA Evaluation Office, February 2010 United Nations Development Programme REPORtS PUBliSHED UNDER tHE aDR SERiES Afghanistan Argentina Bangladesh Barbados Benin Bhutan Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Chile China Colombia Republic of the Congo Ecuador Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Guatemala
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