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Mainstreaming Gender into Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs
Module 2: Theoretical Concepts of Gender
Lesson 5: Social and Gender Analysis
5.2: Women and Men in the Socialization Process
Duration of the Session
One hour 30 minutes
Objectives of the Session
1 To role play the process of growing up as women and men from birth to
marriage.
2 To identify the influential factors sustaining inequality between women
and men.
3 To recognize the terms ‘socialisation’ and ‘patriarchy’.
Methodology
• Role play
• Questions and answers
• Participatory discussion
Media/Materials
• Whiteboard, flipchart and markers
• Training Materials 5.2.1: Subject Matter of Role Plays
• Handout 5.2.2: Insights into the Socialisation Process
Handout 5.2.3: Insights into Patriarchy and Gender Stereotypes
• PowerPoint presentation
Preparation
1 Read the lesson plan and handouts carefully before the session so that
you are thoroughly familiar with the subject matter and proposed
methodology.
2 Prepare the subject matter for the role plays so that each group will
have one role play to present.
3 Prepare sufficient photocopies of the handouts to distribute to
participants.
4 Write the objectives of the session on a flipchart.
5 Download the PowerPoint presentation.
Procedures
1 Briefly share the objectives of the session on the flipchart with
participants.
2 Remind the participants of the learning outcomes of the previous
session: we have discovered that women are disadvantaged compared
with men in terms of indicators of development. Now we will try to
identify the root causes of this situation.
3 Divide the participants into five groups, ensuring that both women and
men are included in each group. Ask the participants to prepare their
role plays in light of their experiences and the existing realities in
Rwanda.
A Training Manual for Water Professionals developed collaboratively by PROTOS and SNV, 01/02/2007
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