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VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Gender equity and sensitization: A review
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Anita Sahay
Abstract
Gender encompasses the socially constructed and culturally conditioned roles of men and women. The main thing is to understand how unequal power relations between the sexes - men and women - are shaped and operated. Gender and the resulting power relations are built into all institutions of society, be it the family, educational institutions, workplaces, beliefs, norms, etc. Gender relations do not function in a social vacuum but are the product of how institutions are organized and recreated. It is one of the most challengeable discrimination where individuals are distinguish with each other on the basis of gender. Gender sensitization is a movement where people with stereotype feeling, should be able to assure equal participation of both men and women in all sphere of life. Gender Sensitization is all about changing behavior and bringing empathy to the beliefs we hold about our own gender and about others. It helps people explore and question their own personal attitudes and beliefs the "reality" they thought they knew. Gender awareness makes men and women familiar with each other's existence and successful performance in the organization and at home. Gender is socially determined; it is the societal meaning assigned to male and female. All social institutions exhibit gender disparity because gender is seldom considered important and seldom understood. Gender roles are socially constructed according to their needs; when needs change these roles are also need to change. Gender sensitivity helps inspire respect in individuals, regardless of gender. Educators, scholars and teachers have a tremendous impact on socialization and gender formation Students' gender roles influence quality of life and distribution of power. Through education, gender awareness in educational institutions can sensitize children, parents and other community members to their future roles as men and women in society. Also, it is the power of education to bring about great social change throughout society. At present, gender and women studies have become the major subject of study in higher education. It is also included in the syllabus of teacher education, so that pupil teacher can learn how to deal with issues related with gender sensitization in a smooth manner. Therefore, educational institutions should make every effort to promote access to gender-sensitive education, learning and educational outcomes. And also Government should make more welfare programs and policies to make women self – independent.
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Pages:19-23
How to cite this article:
Anita Sahay "Gender equity and sensitization: A review". International Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 19-23
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