This is a short course that offers a brief overview of key concepts related to gender. This conversation is continuously evolving and there are a lot of nuances. If this course got you curious, we encourage you to continue your own research to dive deeper.
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The full course includes
- Welcome
- Tips for maximising your learning
- What to expect from this course
- What is gender?
- The difference between gender and sex
- Gender stereotypes
- Gender as multidimensional identity
- Gender as a first marker of difference
- Gender socialisation and fluidity
- Gender as a shared identity
- Gender order
- Gender as power hierarchy
- Patriarchy and masculinities
- Intersectionality
- Gender equality
- Call to action and conclusion
About author
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system.