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Orientation to Gender and Social Inclusion

Overview: This foundational module introduces learners to the essential concepts of gender equality and social inclusion, helping them understand how social norms, stereotypes, biases, and systemic barriers influence people's access to opportunities, rights, and participation in society. Through presentations, reflective exercises, and an interactive debate-based activity, learners will explore the distinction between sex and gender, challenge common gender myths, understand the concept of social exclusion, and learn how inclusive approaches can create fairer outcomes for everyone.

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate between sex, gender, gender stereotypes, equality, equity, and gender mainstreaming.
Recognize how social norms and unconscious bias shape opportunities and outcomes.
Critically examine common myths and misconceptions about gender equality.
Understand the concept of social exclusion and identify groups that may face barriers to participation.
Apply a gender and inclusion lens when thinking about policies, programmes, services, and everyday decisions.
Reflect on practical actions that promote fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity for all.

Session 1: Understanding Basic Concepts of Gender (25 min)

Overview: Introduces gender as a social construct and examines how stereotypes, socialization, and bias contribute to gender inequality. Learners explore the relationship between human rights, equality, equity, and gender mainstreaming.

Objectives:

Understand the difference between sex and gender.
Explain how gender norms and stereotypes influence opportunities and choices.

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Session 2: Gender Myth-Buster Debate Game (25 min)

Overview: An interactive self-debate exercise where learners challenge common myths about gender equality, empowerment, and development. Learners practise critical thinking, perspective-taking, and respectful responses.

Objectives:

Identify common misconceptions related to gender equality.
Build confidence in responding to gender myths using rights and fairness perspectives.

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Session 3: Understanding Basic Concepts of Social Inclusion (25 min)

Overview: Explores how exclusion affects different groups and highlights barriers related to gender, disability, poverty, age, location, caste, migration, and identity. Learners examine why inclusive design and planning matter.

Objectives:

Understand what social exclusion and social inclusion mean.
Recognize barriers faced by diverse groups and the importance of inclusive design.

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