Input 3: Gender and Development

1. Why is gender a development issue?

a. Development processes have not always recognized the importance of

identifying the peculiar needs of men and women in their various situations

b. Development planning and program implementation tend to be gender-blind.

c. A recognition of men’s and women’s unique contributions to society and

culture is necessary if everyone is to benefit fully from the development
process

2. Vision of a Gender Fair Society

Manifestation of Gender Bias Principles for a Gender-fair Society

Equal pay for equal work

MARGINALIZATION 2. Economic independence
3. Economic opportunities
4. Quality participation in decision-making
SUBORDINATION Recognition of capabilities
Shared parenting
MULTIPLE BURDEN Shared housework
Liberation from stereotyped images
GENDER STEREOTYPING Non-sexist child rearing
Non-sexist language
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Freedom from violence
Freedom from harassment
PERSONAL Personhood development – self esteem
Control over one’s body