GAD

Sex

The genetic/physiological or biological characteristics that indicate whether one is female or male.

Gender

Socially learned behavior associated with one's sex; a social construct determining roles and expectations.

Gender Normative

Behavior that is compatible with cultural expectations.

Gender Non-Normative

Behavior viewed as incompatible with cultural expectations.

Gender Role Socialization

The process of learning and internalizing culturally approved ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Gender Stereotypes

Reinforcement of a biased perception of a gender's role.

Gender Equality

Recognition that all individuals enjoy equal conditions and opportunities regardless of gender.

Gender Equity

Policies and actions that provide preferential treatment to address women's disadvantaged position.

Gender Analysis

Systematic examination of gender roles and inequalities in rights and resources.

Gender Blindness

A policy that ignores gender differences and assumes equal impacts.

Hegemonic Masculinity

The culturally dominant form of masculinity that legitimizes specific gender relations.

Queer Theory

Challenges the assumption that gender is divided into two fixed categories; views gender as performative.

Intersectionality

A framework that explores how overlapping identities create unique forms of oppression.

Gender Mainstreaming

The process of integrating gender perspectives into policies and programs to promote gender equality.

Biological Determinism

The perspective attributing gender differences primarily to biological factors.

Compounded Stereotypes

Assumptions regarding a specific subgroup within a gender.

External Regulation

Institutions dictating what is 'proper' behavior.

Internalized Self-Control

Policing oneself according to social norms.

Development

The sustained capacity to achieve a better life and expand the range of choices for people.

Gender and Development (GAD)

An approach aimed at eliminating all forms of inequality between women and men.

Critical Masculinities

The examination and deconstruction of masculinities while recognizing social realities and inequalities.