Question
Gender analysis is:
A systematic way of examining the differences in roles and norms for women and men, girls and boys.
A systematic way of assessing the effect of gender differences on people's lives.
Both: A systematic way of examining the differences in roles and norms for women and men, girls and boys and a systematic way of assessing the effect of gender differences on people’s lives.
Question
Which of the following should always be considered in conducting a gender analysis?
Access to and control over assets and resources
Laws, policies, regulations, and institutional practices
Cultural norms and beliefs
Gender roles, responsibilities, and time used
Patterns of power and decision-making
All the above
All the above.
Question
Gender should be integrated into which step(s) of the program cycle?
Assessment
Planning
Design
Monitoring and evaluation
All the above
All the above.
True or false
In societies where women and men have equal access to resources, both can be considered equally active and productive participants in society.
False: When conducting a gender analysis, it is important to assesswhether men and women have equal access and control over resources that are necessary to be a fully active and productive participant in society—socially, politically, and economically.
True or false
Culture influences women's, girls', men's and boys' beliefs, knowledge and perceptions of their roles in society, including their behavior and access to health services.
True: The ways men and women perceive their roles and responsibilities in society are influenced by cultural practices that change over time.
These materials were adapted from the Global Health eLearning Center, U.S. Agency for International Development.