GENDER CONCEPTS, DEFINITIONS & LAWS SERIES: GENDER EQUALITY VS GENDER EQUITY. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

Описание: GENDER CONCEPTS, DEFINITIONS & LAWS SERIES: GENDER EQUALITY VS GENDER EQUITY. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?/ In this video I have shared the definitions of gender equality and gender equity and have explained the difference between the two, through examples.

Gender equality is the state or condition that affords women and men equal enjoyment of human rights, socially valued goods, opportunties and resources, allowing both sexes the same opportunities and potential to contribute to, and benefit from, all spheres of society (economic, political, social, and cultural).

Gender equity, on the other hand is about 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 (or specific measures) in order to compensate for the historical and social disadvantages that prevent women and men from sharing a level playing field.

It is important to note that equity leads to equality. Equity means that there is a need to continue taking differential actions to address historical inequality between men and women in order to achieve gender equality.

I really appreciate the way Sida has explained gender equality:

"Gender equality is achieved when women and men, girls and boys, have equal rights, life prospects and opportunities, and the power to shape their own lives and contribute to society."

It is important to note that achieving a greater level of gender equality between women and men requires changes in attitudes and relationships, changes in institutions and legal frameworks, changes in economic conditions, as well as in political and decision-making structures.

In this video, I have also briefly explained some patterns of inequalities, as given in the Manual for Trainers: Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming by the Ekvilib Institute (http://www.ekvilib.org/wp-content/upl.... They are as follows:

Patterns of inequalities

Inequalities in political power and representation: Women are underrepresented in formal decision-making structures, including governments, community councils, and policy-making institutions.

Inequalities in economic participation and opportunities: In most countries, women and men are distributed differently across sectors. Women are receiving lower wages for similar work, are more likely to be in low-paid jobs and unsecured work (part-time, temporary, home-based) and are likely to have less access than men to productive assets such as education, skills, property and credit.

Educational attainment: In most countries women have lower literacy rate, lower level of enrolment in primary, secondary and tertiary education.

Sexual and domestic violence: Women tend to be more often victims in some form of sexual and domestic violence.

Differences in legal status and entitlements: There are many instances in which equal rights to personal status, security, land, inheritance and employment opportunities are denied to women by law or practice.

I referred to the Manual for Trainers: Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming by the Ekvilib Institute:(http://www.ekvilib.org/wpcontent/uplo....


If you would like to see other videos from the Gender Concepts, Definitions & Laws Series on my channel, I will share the link below:

   • Gender Concepts, Definitions, Laws  

If you have not seen my previous videos about gender equlity and women's rights, I'll share some playlists below:

Gender Equality:    • Gender Equality  

Women's Rights:    • Women's Rights  

Women in Politics:    • Women in Politics  

Gender Discrimination:    • Gender Discrimination  


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