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Gender sensitization is a process of teaching and educating people. The focus is on gender differences and the problems that people may encounter because of them. Gender sensitization teaches us to respect and understand these differences. Treating everyone fairly means not judging or treating someone differently because of gender. Trying to stop unfair treatment or prejudice based on gender is important.

Gender sensitization involves raising awareness. Every person, regardless of their gender identity, deserves respect and equal opportunities. Gender Sensitization is essential to the UPSC IAS exam syllabus. This topic comes under the Economy part of the Mains General Studies Paper 2 syllabus and General Studies Paper 1 of the UPSC Prelims syllabus.

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General Studies - II

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Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Human Rights, Government Schemes

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Social Justice, Sustainable Development Goals, Social Issues, Government Policies

What is Gender Sensitization?

Gender sensitization is the process of raising awareness of gender equality concerns and changing people's attitudes and behaviors towards other genders and oneself. Examining people's "personal attitudes and beliefs and questioning the realities they thought they knew" is made easier with the aid of this approach.

In these turbulent times, gender sensitization is crucial. In the family, workplace, and community, both men and women perform important roles. As a result, it's critical that they both feel respected by society and have honorable notable lives. An organization's productivity will suffer, absenteeism will rise, and the staff turnover rate will grow due to gender insensitivity and inequality in salary/wages, organizational culture, etc. Empathy between the sexes is favorable to culture at home, at business, and in society as a whole. Gender justice, equality, and inclusion may result from gender sensitization.

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Gender Sensitization Committee

A Gender Sensitization Committee (GSC) is formed in an organization, institution or workplace. Its purpose is to address issues related to gender-based discrimination, harassment. All other forms of gender-related misconduct are also included. These are some of the basic information about gender sensitization committee:

  • The committee's main aim is to promote gender sensitivity. Create a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
  • The committee comprises members from different levels of the organization or institution. These include representatives from management, employees, and external experts.
  • The committee handles implementing policies and procedures related to gender sensitivity. Providing support to victims of gender-based harassment and discrimination. Conducting awareness campaigns and training programs to promote gender sensitivity and awareness.
  • The GSC is crucial in ensuring the workplace or institution is free from gender-based discrimination. Provides a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
  • It also helps create awareness about gender-related issues and promotes respect and equality for all.

Importance of Gender Sensitization

Gender sensitization means teaching people about the different genders. How everyone should be treated and with respect, no matter what their gender is. It's important for a few reasons:

  • Inclusive Society: Gender sensitization helps make society more inclusive and fair. A society where everyone is treated and respected for who they are, regardless of gender.
  • Better Health: Gender sensitization can also help to improve health. It makes sure everyone has equal access to health services, no matter what their gender is.
  • Fair Society: Gender sensitization improves things by promoting equal opportunities. Education, employment, and other areas are major focuses. This can help to reduce poverty and improve economic growth.
  • Empathy: Gender sensitization teaches people to be kind to everyone, no matter what their gender is. It helps to create a world where people respect and understand each other, no matter who they are.

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Advantages of Gender Sensitization

In the following ways, gender sensitization might be beneficial:

  • Develops respect for one another and sensitivity for people of different genders
  • Can aid in reducing violence and crime against transgender people, men, women, and other marginalized groups.
  • Helps people adjust their attitudes and outlook and boosts the spirits of workers, especially women, in the workplace.
  • Eliminates gender prejudice
  • Increased gender equality will result.
  • Improves the percentage of women who are employed
  • Making society more inclusive will offer women more able to make decisions.
  • Aids in enhancing people's mental wellbeing

Challenges Related to Gender Sensitization

Gender sensitization is not without its challenges. Some of the main challenges related to gender sensitization include the following:

  • Resistance to Change: Gender sensitization often involves challenging deeply entrenched attitudes and behaviors. Such behavior related to gender can be met with resistance or opposition. This resistance can come from individuals or groups invested in maintaining the status quo. They may feel threatened by changes to traditional gender roles and expectations.
  • Lack of Awareness: Many people may not be aware of the issues and challenges related to gender and may not see the need for gender sensitization. This lack of awareness can make it difficult to engage people in gender sensitization and can lead to apathy or disinterest in the topic.
  • Limited Resources: Gender sensitization initiatives may face challenges related to limited resources. These include funding, staff, and time. Limited resources make it difficult to develop and implement effective gender sensitization programs. Most particularly in resource-constrained environments.
  • Cultural and Religious Norms can challenge gender sensitization efforts. 
  • Language and Communication Barriers make it difficult to involve different communities in gender sensitization initiatives. Most commonly in multilingual and multicultural contexts. Culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies are essential for successful gender sensitization initiatives.

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Government Initiative Towards Gender Sensitization

Governments around the world have implemented various initiatives towards gender sensitization. Here are a few examples:

  • Gender Budgeting: Gender-based budgeting is a government tool. Allocations are made for women, men, and people of all gender identities. This promotes gender equality and reduces gender-based disparities in access to resources and services.
  • Gender Mainstreaming: The goal of gender mainstreaming is to integrate a gender perspective into all policies and programs. Decision-making and planning are more inclusive and fair when gender equality considerations are central.
  • Legal Reforms: Governments have implemented legal reforms. These reforms aim to promote gender equality and protect the rights of women and people with diverse gender identities. Changes to marriage and family law, employment and labor law, and criminal law as it pertains to gender-based violence.
  • Gender-Sensitive Education: Governments have taken initiatives to promote gender-sensitive education. These challenges gender stereotypes and promotes equality in schools and universities. Some methods to improve girls' and women's access to education include methods such as Curriculum reforms, Teacher training, Programs designed to enhance access etc.
  • Awareness Campaigns: Governments have conducted awareness campaigns to raise awareness of gender issues. Promote positive attitudes and behaviors about gender equality. These campaigns use a variety of media platforms, including television, radio, social media, and community education programs.

Government Schemes Towards Gender Sensitization

Governments around the world have implemented various schemes and programs towards gender sensitization. Here are a few examples:

  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2015. Promoting gender equality and preventing female foeticide. Child marriage and other gender-based discrimination are its main aims. The scheme includes awareness campaigns and financial incentives for girls' education. There are other measures to empower girls and women.
  • One-Stop Center: The One-Stop Center (OSC) scheme is a program launched by the Government of India. It provides support services to women affected by violence. Counseling, medical support, and legal aid are some inclusions. The OSCs are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for women. It ensures that they have access to services and support.
  • Women Helpline: Women Helpline is a scheme launched by the Government of India. It provides a toll-free 24/7 helpline for women in distress. The helpline provides counseling, referral services, and other forms of support. Women who experience violence, harassment, or other gender-based discrimination are major targets.
  • Mahila E-Haat: The Government of India launched this online marketing platform. It promotes entrepreneurship among women. The platform provides a virtual marketplace. It helps women to showcase their products and services. Eventually connecting with potential customers.
  • Safe Cities: The Government of India launched the Safe Cities initiative. It creates safer public spaces for women in urban areas. This includes measures to improve lighting, enhance police presence, and promote community involvement. Thus creating safer public spaces.

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Supreme Court Judgements Towards Gender Sensitization

The Supreme Court of India has delivered several landmark judgments regarding gender sensitization. Thus promoting gender equality. Here are a few examples:

  • Vishaka & Others Vs. State of Rajasthan, 1997: This judgment recognized sexual harassment as a violation of women's fundamental rights. This recognition was made under the Constitution of India. The judgment had guidelines to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. This is known as the Vishaka Guidelines.
  • Indra Sawhney Vs. Union of India, 1992: This judgment upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action measures. These include reservations in education and employment. Addresses historic discrimination faced by marginalized groups, including women.
  • Shayara Bano Vs. Union of India, 2017: This judgment declared the practice of triple talaq unconstitutional. Also declared it violative of women's rights to equality and dignity.
  • NALSA Vs. Union of India, 2014: This judgment recognized the rights of transgender persons. Directed the government to provide legal recognition. Affirmative action, and other forms of support. Ensuring their full inclusion and participation in society.
  • Independent Thought v. Union of India, 2017: This judgment raised the age of consent for sexual activity from 16 to 18 years for all children. This decision is regardless of gender, to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Terminologies Associated with Gender

Here are some terminologies associated with gender:

  • Gender refers to Social and cultural roles,behaviors, expectations, and identities related to being male or female.
  • Sex refers to biological characteristics defining an individual as male, female, or intersex.
  • Gender identity refers to an individual's internal sense of their gender. This may or may not correspond with their biological sex.
  • Gender expression refers to how someone shows their gender to others. This can be through things like clothes, hairstyles, or behavior. It's a way to express their identity to the world around them.
  • Transgender refers to people whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.
  • Cisgender refers to individuals whose gender identity matches their biological sex assigned at birth.
  • Non-binary refers to individuals who do not identify as exclusively male or female. They identify as neither or both.
  • Genderqueer refers to people who identify as non-binary. This means they don't identify only as male or female. They have a fluid or ambiguous gender identity.
  • Intersex refers to individuals born with different physical sex characteristics. These do not fit typical male or female classifications.
  • Gender role refers to the expectations and behaviors associated with being male or female in a particular culture or society.

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Conclusion

The current situation calls for gender sensitization. Given the shifting times and gender roles, it's critical to raise awareness of gender issues and take concrete action to build a supportive environment that respects the feelings and preferences of all people. Dismantling gender norms will make it possible for men and women to live honorable lives. From an early age, gender inequalities are taught at many different levels, such as school, home/family, community, etc. Therefore, gender sensitization is a long-term process that requires consistent efforts and cannot be accomplished in a single day. Gender sensitization can benefit greatly from education. 

Key Takeaways for UPSC Aspirants

  • Gender Equality: Women's safety and Gender equality in India remains a very important issue, with increasing cases of violence, harassment, and gender-based discrimination.
  • Legal Framework: There are legal frameworks like the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, and POCSO Act, 2012, which aim to enhance protection for women.
  • Constitutional Provisions: The Indian Constitution contains multiple provisions in the form of Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and some other provisions for empowering women.
  • Education: Government is promoting gender-sensitive education and breaking stereotypical roles through education and awareness.
  • Gender Budgeting: This is the way to finance funds especially for schemes and initiatives that aims to bring gender equality in the society. 

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Gender Sensitization FAQs

Gender sensitization is possible with the help of education. Education helps in changing the mind of a person by teaching and training in the following way: 1. Enhancing self-confidence level by participating in various social, political and economic areas.

Gender sensitization promotes equality for men and women by allowing men and women to view what is stereotypical of and reasonable for their gender.

Challenges to promoting gender sensitization include cultural and social norms. Lack of political will and resources. Resistance to change and limited understanding of gender issues.

Gender sensitization is the process of making people more aware of the issues surrounding gender equality. It aids individuals in considering their attitudes and beliefs and challenges both sexes' realities.

Gender equality benefits everyone. Gender equality makes our communities safer and healthier by reducing violence against women and girls. It is both ethical and advantageous to the economy.
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