1. Gender
Gender is a complex inter-relationship of the following [1]:
• Body – one’s physical body, experience of her/his body, how others interact based on one’s body
• Identity – the inherent sense of feminity, masculinity, a blend of both or neither
• Expression – the perception, interaction and shaping of gender by society and culture
In other words, gender is a state of being and differentiates biological sex and the behavioural, cultural, psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female. In fact, gender is not a permanent trait. It can be changed and varies from society to society and across time.
References:
1. “Understanding Gender”. genderspectrum. Gender Spectrum, 2017. Web. Accessed on 18 September
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It addresses cultural, economic, political and social disparities of power and rights. At its core, feminism is about equality of sexes.
References:
1. hooks, bell. Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism. Abingdon: Routledge. 2014. Print. 3. Ideology
Ideology is a set of beliefs, opinions, culture, values, assumptions and expectations of an individual or a group for one’s self and of others. It is not set in stone and can vary over complexity, consistency and flexibility. Ideology provides an identity within society and with respect to others. It shapes the actions, thoughts and interactions of an individual and dictates how events and experiences are seen and interpreted. As such, an ideology is a personal concept which people cling onto and defend, sometimes even unconsciously.
e.g. Gender ideology refers to one’s beliefs on the responsibilities, rights and roles of women and men. Feminism is an ideology that aims to establish equal social, economic and political rights for women.
References:
1. Cole, Nicki. “The Definition of Ideology and the Theories Behind It”. ThoughtCo.. ThoughtCo, 27 June 2017. Web. Accessed on 19 September