The gender roles framework focuses on describing womens and. Gender analysis frameworks provide a stepbystep methodology for conducting gender. Include descriptive statistics on the status of males and females, ideally disaggregated by other demographic variables must include as. Gender analysis of the situation of women and children in. The guidelines consist of a series of steps and questions that provide an organized approach to gather information necessary to conduct a gender analysis. Gender equality must be constantly fought for, protected and promoted like human rights, of which it is an integral part.
A gender impact assessment is a tool that can help them do just that. Aims of the framework features uses of the framework strengths of the framework potential limitations. Gender analysis is the starting point for gender mainstreaming. Common gender analysis tools 3 moser gender analysis framework nargiza ludgate tip 1. Context and project document zsupport to build an inclusive, accountable. The first step in a mainstreaming strategy is the assessment of how and why gender differences and inequalities are relevant to the subject under discussion. Gender analysis and frameworks module c handouts to accompany this section.
It was modified and expanded to respond to a demand for a broad overview of gender issues in sierra leone. Its primary focus is sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. Complement mosers framework with other tools to obtain. Analyze the root causes of gender inequality in the context of food. Assess the potential of the programproject to empower women, address strategic gender interests and transform gender relations. A guide to genderanalysis frameworks oxfam digital repository. You can access more of cares tools and frameworks, including the womens empowerment framework, in cares gender toolkit. In the first section of this manual an overview of definitions related to gender are provided.
First, information is collected for the activity profile and the access and control profile. To examine rationale for using gender analysis tools in participants work. The gender analysis framework appears on pages 12 26. To get an overview of existing gender analysis tools. Integrating gender and nutrition within agricultural extension services info sheet. The framework used can be understood as a tool or checklist to understand poverty in responding to poor peoples views and their own understanding of poverty.
Summary of the gender analysis matrix gam framework. This resource gathers together a selection of gender analysis frameworks and tools relevant to health systems research. Textonly version food and agriculture organization. There are a number of different approaches to gender analysis, including the gender roles or harvard framework, and social relations analysis. Key gender analysis tools there are a number of tools used in gender analysis namely harvard analytical framework haf moser frameworks capabilities and vulnerabilities social relations framework empowerment framework pra methods ranking matrix, seasonal calendars, social mapping. Key gender analysis tools there are a number of tools used in gender analysis namely harvard analytical framework haf moser frameworks capabilities and vulnerabilities social relations framework empowerment framework pra methods.
Introduction to gender analysis concepts and steps juliet hunt, independent consultant overview during program and project design, gender analysis is the process of assessing the. Developed by caroline moser, this framework can help extension agents understand the division of labor within the household and community by asking who does what. The following sections 2 8 provide an orientation to its format, content and use. Gender training toolkit world vision international. Gender analysis tools 2 a gender analysis primer part i gender analysis is a tool for examining the differences between the roles that women and men play, the different levels of power they hold, their differing needs, constraints and opportunities, and the impact of these differences on their lives. This document is based on the original research for a gender analysis commissioned by unicef sierra leone, to inform its situation analysis and next wave of country programme planning in 2014. Gender analysis is a type of socioeconomic analysis that uncovers how gender relations affect. A gender analysis is the study of the different roles of women and men in order to understand what they do, what resources they have and what their needs and priorities are. There are many different tools promoted for undertaking gender analysis.
Many of those who are working on project or activity design find that the most difficult aspect of carrying out a gender analysis is translating these conceptual domains into specific questions in the context of. Gender analysis examines the differences in womens and mens lives, including those which lead to. Since gender relations will change in each context and over time, a gender analysis should be done within each development initiative. Tips for conducting a gender analysis at the activity or. The moser conceptual framework for gender analysis and planning is based on the concepts of gender roles and gender needs 8. This upstream approach goes hand in hand with approaches to monitoring and evaluationgender analysis should be built into the project. Gender analysis can also provide insights on how gender equality can be promoted within efforts for sustainable development to ensure maximum efficiency in pursuing development goals. Rani parker developed the gender analysis matrix gam in collaboration with other development practitioners to support their grassroots work for a middle eastern ngo. Gender analysis is the critical starting point for gender mainstreaming. As there is no one gender analysis framework or tool that comprehensively covers all health systems components, those included below focus on different health systems or healthrelated issues.
Gender analysis aims to achieve equity, rather than equality. This is a singlevolume guide to all the main analytical frameworks for gendersensitive research and planning, based on a pack developed for oxfam staff and partners. Introduction to gender analysis concepts and steps, development bulletin, no. This fails to recognise that equal treatment will not produce equitable results, because women and men have different life experiences. Undertake a gender analysis to better understand the gender dynamics at play related to food and nutrition security identify, analyse and examine gendered vulnerabilities and underlying structural norms that affect food and nutrition security.
They can be helpful tools in planning gender sensitive research projects, or in designing development interventions which address gender inequalities. The aim may just be to show that gender relations will probably affect the solution, or to show how they will affect the solution and what could be done. Gender analysis frameworks are a useful tool with which to understand gender dynamics within a project or a context. It distinguishes between two types of gender needs. A guide to genderanalysis frameworks national democratic. A common gender equality and social inclusion gesi framework. It has been developed to reflect undps needs in particular. Moser introduces the idea of womens triple role in production farm work, reproduction. The gender analysis report comprises contextual information and main findings by each domain of the gender analysis framework.
Develop gendersensitive indicators to monitor participation, benefits, the effectiveness of gender equality strategies, and changes in gender relations. Developed by the harvard institute for international development in collaboration with the wid office of usaid, and based on the wid efficiency approach, it is one of the earliest gender analysis and planning frameworks. Thus, they help define the focus of your research and the methods to gather information. A conceptual framework for gender analysis and planning. A variety of frameworks to analyse gender relations are used in development. Defining gender gender refers not to male and female, but to masculine and feminine that is, to qualities or. Gender analysis guideline ministry of foreign affairs. Nov 02, 2016 the gender analysis matrix gam, developed by rani parker, is a tool that uses participatory approaches to identify how a particular agricultural production, processing or marketing practice impacts men and women differently in the community. This is a singlevolume guide to all the main analytical frameworks for gender sensitive research and planning, based on a pack developed for oxfam staff and partners. Different frameworks that have been developed are described as well as stepbystep instructions for their use with summaries of the advantages and disadvantages of each one. There are a number of different gender analysis frameworks. A common gender equality and social inclusion gesi framework gesi working group, idpg 2017.
This fails to recognise that equal treatment will not produce equitable results, because women and. The slf is the core of the sustainable livelihoods approach. It enables care bangladesh and partner staff to do a systematic analysis of gender relations and issues in the communities in which they work. Gender analysis framework gender analysis toolkit for. Its communityfocused approach enables participants to analyze differences between men and womens culturally. Gender analysis framework for participants gender analysis framework for trainers. Dfids sustainable livelihoods approach and its framework. A guide to genderanalysis frameworks oxfam skills and practice. The methodology and components of gender analysis are shaped by how gender issues are understood in the institution concerned. The harvard analytical framework, also known as the gender roles.
Frameworkbased gender analysis has great importance in helping policy makers understand the economic case for allocating development resources to women as well as men. The choice of a particular framework is up to each individual and in many cases, portions of several. The goal of the gender analysis was to inform the development of a crosscutting gender strategy to address the root causes of gender inequality and support female empowerment for maximizing program impact for food security. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The core objectives of the gender analysis were to.
Then this information is used in the analysis of factors and trends influencing activities and access and control, and in the project cycle analysis. A gender analysis framework gaf provides a structure for organizing information about gender roles and relations. The harvard analytical framework, sometimes called gender. Gender equalityis based on the premise that women and men should be treated in the same way. Gender analysis guidelines department on the status of women. There are many different gender analysis frameworks that outline the types of questions that could be asked while conducting a gender analysis. The harvard analytical framework is also called the gender roles framework or gender analysis framework. Apply the above information and analysis throughout the programproject cycle. No one gender analysis framework has been adopted as the usaid standard approach.
A common gender equality and social inclusion gesi. A guide to genderanalysis frameworks oxfam skills and. At present, the most important targets for gender equality include the following aspects. However, such a potential can be realised only if appropriate. The gender analysis framework has four parts and is carried out in two main steps. There a number of different frameworks for undertaking gender analysis. Gender equity strategic directions the structure of the gender analysis framework is based on six gender equity strategic directions. The concept of the triple role makes the unequal division of labor between women and men easier to understand. A common gender equality and social inclusion gesi framework author. They can be helpful tools in planning gendersensitive research projects, or in designing development interventions which address gender inequalities. Participatory planning is a basic theme of the framework, which is flexible enough to handle situations where data collection is severeley handicapped. Florence kyoheirwemuhanguzi department of women and. Integrating gender and nutrition within agricultural.
Gender analysis frameworks provide the conceptual structure for your analysis. The gender at work framework highlights the interrelationship between gender equality, organizational change and institutions or rules of the game held in place by power dynamics within communities. The results of the gender analysis are the foundation for taking gender into account in all steps of a project cycle. Undp learning and information pack gender analysis draft page 1 of 4 explanatory note this information pack is intended for use both as a basic resource on gender analysis for the interested reader or for use in a training setting. A variety of frameworks to analyse gender relations are used in development work. A gender analysis provides the basis for addressing inequalities in policies, programmes and projects. They can be utilized in the development and implementation of policies and services. Roles framework, is a simple and practical toolset to identify the type and amount of. The results framework identifies and tracks gender outcomes.
The 2016 jhpiego gender analysis toolkit is a practical guide for public health professionals seeking to understand how gender can impact health outcomes, both through service delivery and access to information and care. The gender analysis framework is an important gender mainstreaming and programming tool. Achieving gender equality is a continuous process that has to be constantly put into question, thought about and redefined. A gender analysis includes information on women, men. It provides a way to systematize information about gender differences across different domains of social life, and to examine how these differences affect the lives and health of men, women, boys. Gender analysis guidelines provide a framework for how to carry out a gender analysis. The main sections exclusively focus on gender analysis frameworks and their. The harvard analytical framework, also called the gender roles framework, is one of the earliest frameworks for understanding differences between men and women in their participation in the economy. Framework based gender analysis has great importance in helping policy makers understand the economic case for allocating development resources to. Conducting a gender analysis whether in the design phase or at another point in the. However many of these are based on a purely categorical understanding of gender, where men and women are seen as homogenous groups that are somehow in opposition to each other. Its communityfocused approach enables participants to analyze differences between men and womens culturallydefined practices in the community, and. This gender analysis for the youth wfd project was conducted by a team of usaid staff in august 2014 and is intended to inform the design of the youth wfd and subsequent activitiesimplementing mechanisms.
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