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refers to a set of biological attributes in humans and animals. It is primarily associated with physical and physiological features including chromosomes, gene expression, hormone levels and function, and reproductive/sexual anatomy.

refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people.

the state or condition that affords women and men equal enjoyment

• Justice and fairness in the treatment of women and men in order to eventually achieve gender equality

  • Often requesting differential treatment of women and men

Refers to those trans people who live permanently in their preferred gender, without necessarility needing to undergo any medical interventions

• refers to people who identifies entirely with the gender role opposite to the sex assigned to at birth and seek to live permanently in the preferred gender role

  • They might intent to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment treatment

it is the difference in any area between men and women in terms of their levels of participation, acces to resources, rights, power, and influence, remuneration, and benefits

data broken down by sex, age, or other variables to reflect the different needs, priorities and interests of women and men, and their access to and control over resources, services, and activities

ignoring or failing to address the gender dimension

the study of differences in the conditions, needs, participation rates, access to resources and development, control of assets, decision-making powers between men and women in their assigned gender roles

the recognition of the fact that life experience, expectations, and needs of women and men are different, that they often involve inequality and are subject to change

having the same number of women and men at all levels within the organization to ensure equal representation and participation in all areas of activity and interest

a person within the organization who is identified as being a reference point of issues concerning gender

the set of behavior, roles and responsibilities attributed to women and men respectively by society which are reinforced at the various levels of the society though its political and educational institutions and systems, employment patterns etc

The systematic integration of the respective needs, interests, and priorities of men and women in all the organization’s policies and activities. This rejects the idea that gender is a separate issue and something to be tacked on as an afterthought

A collection of movements and ideologies that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve equal political, economic, cultural, personal, and social rights for women.

Magna Carta for Women

aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women through policies that recognize, protect, and promote women’s rights.

• Violence against Women and Children

  • It is any act of gender-based violence that results or is likely to result to physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women and children.

• Anti-Sexual Harrassment Act of 1995

  • This law declares the illegality of any acts involving unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors in exchange of any favor in the workplace

it is defined broadly to encompass laws, mechanisms and policies/plans to ‘promote, enforce and monitor’ gender equality.

• The approach dates back to the 1970s when the belief was that women had not only been left out of development but had also become even more disadvantaged as a result

• This approach arose in opposition to WID in the latter part of the 1970s and argued that women has always been part of the development process, where the work women undertook both inside and outside the household was vital to the survival and continuence of society

This approach was criticized for assuming that the position of women would improve if and when international structures became more equitable, thereby underplaying the role of patriarchy and not adequately addressing the question of social relations between men and women and their impact on development

• The approach came about in the 1980s and represents a coming together of many feminist ideas

• It very obviously looks at the impact of development on both men and women- supporting the equal participation of both women and men in development and emphasizing equality of benefit and control in everyday events

• It emphasizes both the reproductive and productive role of women and argues that it is the state’s responsibility to support the social reproduction role for caring and nurturing of children

• This approach is about empowering those who are disadvantaged in a community and enhancing and changing their lives for the better

• This approach takes a rights-based approach to development and brings law and development together to support a more equal access to resources and equal rights in law

• The approach ensures legal changes to laws that discriminate againsts women’s rights

• The convention commits state parties that are signatories to take all appropriate measures, including legislation and temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms

• Countries that have ratified or acceded to the Convention are legally bound to put their provisions into practice

The outcome document of the Fourth World Conference on Women in September 1995, considered as blueprint for improving position of women and advancing women’s rights

“The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.”

• The intent of the Act of to promote the integration of women as full and equal partners with men in development and nation building

• The National Economic and Development Authority is the main implementing agency

A comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sector.

Focused on instituional reforms, which meant reducing gender discrimination, giving women access to male-dominated spaces, and promoting equality.

wanted to reshape society entirely, saying that the system was inherently patriarchal and only an overhaul would bring liberation.

Taught that there’s a “female essence” that’s distinct from men.

A slave who gave her famous “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech in 1851