Module 2. Theorethical Concepts of Gender - FSN Network Portal
Module 2. Theorethical Concepts of Gender - FSN Network Portal
Module 2. Theorethical Concepts of Gender - FSN Network Portal
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Mainstreaming <strong>Gender</strong> into Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs<br />
<strong>Module</strong> 2: Theoretical <strong>Concepts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gender</strong><br />
Lesson 6: <strong>Gender</strong> <strong>Concepts</strong> (1): Sex, <strong>Gender</strong> and <strong>Gender</strong> Mainstreaming<br />
Duration <strong>of</strong> the Session<br />
Thirty minutes<br />
Objectives <strong>of</strong> the Session<br />
6.2: <strong>Gender</strong> Mainstreaming<br />
1 To allow participants to express what they already know about key<br />
concepts related to gender mainstreaming.<br />
2 To come to a clear understanding <strong>of</strong> the strategies <strong>of</strong> gender<br />
mainstreaming and gender equity in achieving gender equality.<br />
3 To identify monitoring indicators that can track the progress <strong>of</strong> gender<br />
mainstreaming in organisations/institutions<br />
4 To assist participants to understand the importance <strong>of</strong> involving both<br />
men and women in development.<br />
Methodology<br />
• Brainstorming<br />
• Participatory discussion<br />
• PowerPoint/overhead presentation<br />
Media/Materials<br />
• Flipchart, whiteboard and markers<br />
• PowerPoint/overhead projector and presentation/transparencies<br />
• Handout 6.<strong>2.</strong>1: Insights into <strong>Gender</strong> Mainstreaming<br />
Handout 6.<strong>2.</strong>2: <strong>Gender</strong> Mainstreaming Progress Monitoring Indicators<br />
Preparation<br />
1 Read the handouts and procedures carefully before the session so that<br />
you are thoroughly familiar with the subject matter and proposed<br />
methodology.<br />
2 Prepare sufficient photocopies <strong>of</strong> the handouts for each participant.<br />
3 Download the PowerPoint presentation.<br />
4 Write the objectives <strong>of</strong> the session on a flipchart.<br />
Procedures<br />
1 Briefly share the objectives <strong>of</strong> the session on the flipchart/PowerPoint<br />
presentation with participants.<br />
2 Ask participants to say what they know about the term ‘gender<br />
mainstreaming’ and its relationship to gender equality. Use the<br />
whiteboard or flipchart sheets to list their comments.<br />
3 Ask participants to say how they would know that their organisation<br />
had integrated gender in its work.<br />
4 Go through the PowerPoint presentation to explain that gender<br />
mainstreaming and gender equity are both strategies for achieving<br />
gender equality and to give some examples <strong>of</strong> gender mainstreaming<br />
indicators.<br />
A Training Manual for Water Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals developed collaboratively by PROTOS and SNV, 01/02/2007<br />
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