Gender sensitization may be seen as "the awareness informed propensity to behave in a manner which is sensitive to gender justice and gender equality issues." It is interlinked with gender empowerment.
What are examples of gender sensitivity?
Examples of gender-sensitive practices in parliaments
- Area 1: Women and men have equal opportunities to ENTER the parliament.
- Area 2: Women and men have equal opportunities to INFLUENCE the parliament's working procedures.
- Area 3: Women's interests and concerns have adequate SPACE on parliamentary agenda.
How can one be gender-sensitive?
Here is a quick look at my list:
- Don't frame gender equality as only a women's issue.
- Fair visibility > equal visibility.
- Don't diminish women's contributions.
- Don't reinforce gender stereotypes.
- Portray diversity.
- Use gender-responsive language.
- Don't victimise.
- Don't patronise.
