Gender: Definition

Gender:

Gender refers to the social constructions of women and men, femininity and masculinity, which vary in different times, different places, different age groups and different religions and cultures.

Gender equality:

This term refers to the desirable situation in which individuals are free to develop their abilities and make decisions without being subject to restrictions caused by defined gender roles.

Gender-sensible        research:

In gender-sensitive research, gender is considered along the entire research cycle, including the research question itself.

Gender-specific research:

Gender itself is the object of research.

Gender-blind research:

Gender is not taken into account. This is based on the erroneous assumption that any differences between men and women are not relevant to research per se.

Gender bias:

Gender bias is a hierarchical distinction between men and women that usually favours the possibilities and abilities of men.