Idea of the Gender and Sexism

Gender

Gender is a socially created definition of women and men. it is not an equivalent as sex (biological characteristics of women and men) and it is not the same as women. Gender is determined by the conception of tasks, functions and roles attributed to ladies and men in society and in public and private life. Identifying your gender can be more diverse than simply seeing yourself as ‘male’ or ‘female’,  and people express their gender in different ways.


Gender equity

Gender equity requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially valued goods, opportunities, resources and rewards. Gender equity does not mean that women and men become the same, but that their opportunities and life chances are equal.


Gender Justice

Gender Justice envisions a world where everybody can thrive regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Gender inequality is primarily a problem of unequal power relations between men and women. It violates human rights, constrains choice and agency, and has negative impacts upon people’s ability to participate in, contribute to and benefit from social, political and economic development. Across the world, women are rising to overcome long-held and deeply entrenched gender prejudices that prevent us all  from achieving true progress.




Gender Stereotype

A gender stereotype "is a generalized view or preconception concerning attributes, or characteristics that are or ought to be possessed by women and men or the roles that are or should be performed by men and women". A gender stereotype is therefore harmful once it limits the capacity of women and men to develop their personal attributes or professional skills and to take decisions regarding their lives and plans.


Sex

Sex refers to a group of biological attributes in humans and animals. it is primarily related to physical and physiological features as well as chromosomes, gene expression, hormone levels and function, and reproductive/sexual anatomy.


Sexism

Sexism means discrimination based on sex or gender, or the belief that because men are superior to women, discrimination is justified. Such a belief can be conscious or unconscious. In sexism, as in racism, the differences between two (or more) groups are viewed as indications that one group is superior or inferior.


Sexism in a society is most typically applied against  women and girls. It functions to keep up patriarchy,  or male domination, through ideological and  material practices of individuals, collectives, and  institutions that oppress women and girls on the  premise of sex or gender.


People categorize sexism in several ways. Sexism can be:


  • Hostile - This refers to beliefs and behaviors that are a group hostile toward a gaggle of people based on their sex or gender.
  • Benevolent - Benevolent sexism includes views and behaviors that frame women as innocent, pure, caring, in need of protection and beautiful.
  • Ambivalent - This is a combination of benevolent and hostile sexism.


Sexism can operate on different levels in society. It can be:


  • Institutional - This refers to sexism that is  entrenched in organizations and institutions,  such as the government, legal system,  education system, healthcare system, media,  etc.
  • Interpersonal - This manifests during  interactions with others. It can occur in the  workplace, within relationships, among  family members, and in interactions with  strangers.
  • Internalized - Internalized sexism refers to  sexist beliefs that a person has concerning  themselves. Usually, a person adopts these  beliefs involuntarily as a result of exposure  to sexist behavior or the opinions of others.

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Written by : Himauv Atthanayake

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