Gender 101
A foundational module introducing key gender concepts, terminology, and analytical tools for understanding gender norms, roles, and power relations. Ideal for teams beginning a gender mainstreaming journey.
About This Course
This foundational module introduces key gender concepts and the basic analytical tools needed to understand how gender norms, roles, and power relations shape individual and collective experiences. It offers participants a shared vocabulary and conceptual grounding in gender equality and social justice, while encouraging critical reflection on how these issues manifest in development contexts. The module is rooted in African social realities and draws on participatory learning approaches.
Key Competencies Developed
Understanding basic gender concepts and terminology
Identifying gender-based inequalities and their impact across sectors
Distinguishing between gender-sensitive, gender-responsive, and transformative approaches
Recognizing how gender intersects with age, class, disability, and other factors
Professional Relevance
This foundational module introduces key gender concepts and the basic analytical tools needed to understand how gender norms, roles, and power relations shape individual and collective experiences. It offers participants a shared vocabulary and conceptual grounding in gender equality and social justice, while encouraging critical reflection on how these issues manifest in development contexts. The module is rooted in African social realities and draws on participatory learning approaches.
