Theoritical informations on the sub-theme

Definition of key concepts

Gender

Though the word "gender" exists in French, in the context of gender analysis of this kind, it is the French translation of the English concept of "gender". Gender means both the relationship between men and women in their society and how they are socially and culturally constructed. The differences between men and women that are acquired, which may change over time, vary within the same culture and from one society to another.

Gender dimension

"Gender dimension" implies the consideration of the different opportunities for men and women, the roles assigned to them socially and the relationships between them. These are basic components that affect the process of social development and the achievements of policies, programmes and projects of both national and international organizations. Gender is closely related to all aspects of economic, social, everyday and private life of individuals and those of society that has assigned to everyone (men and women) specific roles'' according to the FAO in ‘' statistics and gender, agricultural survey (2001)

Transversality/mainstreaming:

The transversality of the gender issue between men and women or the integrated approach to equality described by the Anglo-Saxons as « mainstreaming », is a strategy for the promotion of equality. It focuses on constant attention to equality between men and women in policies, strategies and development interventions. The transversality of gender does not only mean to ensure that women participate in development programmes established previously. It also claims to ensure that women and men participate in goal-setting and planning, so that development takes into account priorities and the needs of both women and men. The transversality of gender requires an analysis of the potential impact of development interventions on both men and women in all areas of social development. This analysis should be done before making important decisions concerning the objectives, strategies and resource allocation.

	Theoritical informations on the sub-theme Definition of key concepts Gender Though the word "gender" exists in French, in the context of gender analysis of this kind, it is the French translation of the English concept of "gender". Gender means both the relationship between men and women in their society and how they are socially and culturally constructed. The differences between men and women that are acquired, which may change over time, vary within the same culture and from one society to another. Gender dimension "Gender dimension" implies the consideration of the different opportunities for men and women, the roles assigned to them socially and the relationships between them. These are basic components that affect the process of social development and the achievements of policies, programmes and projects of both national and international organizations. Gender is closely related to all aspects of economic, social, everyday and private life of individuals and those of society that has assigned to everyone (men and women) specific roles'' according to the FAO in ‘' statistics and gender, agricultural survey (2001) Transversality/mainstreaming: The transversality of the gender issue between men and women or the integrated approach to equality described by the Anglo-Saxons as « mainstreaming », is a strategy for the promotion of equality. It focuses on constant attention to equality between men and women in policies, strategies and development interventions. The transversality of gender does not only mean to ensure that women participate in development programmes established previously. It also claims to ensure that women and men participate in goal-setting and planning, so that development takes into account priorities and the needs of both women and men. The transversality of gender requires an analysis of the potential impact of development interventions on both men and women in all areas of social development. This analysis should be done before making important decisions concerning the objectives, strategies and resource allocation.
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