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While institutional gender segregation may be intended to address perceived differences between men and women or maintain social order, it can also perpetuate stereotypes, limit opportunities for certain individuals, and contribute to inequality and discrimination. Efforts to promote gender equality and inclusivity often aim to challenge and dismantle institutional gender segregation. | While institutional gender segregation may be intended to address perceived differences between men and women or maintain social order, it can also perpetuate stereotypes, limit opportunities for certain individuals, and contribute to inequality and discrimination. Efforts to promote gender equality and inclusivity often aim to challenge and dismantle institutional gender segregation. | ||
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Weber A.S. (2009). e learning in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC): Problems and prospects. ''Proceedings of the 8th IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education, WBE 2009'', 95-100. https://doi.org/ | Weber A.S. (2009.0). e learning in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC): Problems and prospects. ''Proceedings of the 8th IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education, WBE 2009'', 95-100. https://doi.org/ | ||
Leetaru K. (2010). A new look at the institutional impact on women in postsecondary engineering education 1966 2007. ''Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering'', ''16''(2), 177-192. https://doi.org/10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v16.i2.60 | Leetaru K. (2010.0). A new look at the institutional impact on women in postsecondary engineering education 1966 2007. ''Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering'', ''16''(2), 177-192. https://doi.org/10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v16.i2.60 | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 18 July 2024
Date and country of first publication[1]
2009
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Definition
Institutional gender segregation refers to the practice of separating individuals based on their gender in various settings, such as schools, workplaces, or social spaces. This segregation can be enforced through policies, rules, or cultural norms that dictate different treatment or opportunities based on an individual's gender.
Examples of institutional gender segregation include:
- Single-gender schools or classrooms: Some educational institutions separate students based on their gender, believing that this approach can improve academic performance or social dynamics.
- Gender-specific job roles: Certain industries or workplaces may limit job opportunities based on gender, such as only hiring men for leadership positions or only women for administrative roles.
- Gender-specific dress codes: Some institutions enforce gender-specific dress codes that dictate what men and women are allowed to wear, reinforcing traditional gender norms and roles.
- Separate facilities for men and women: Public spaces like restrooms, changing rooms, or sports facilities may be segregated based on gender, which can create challenges for individuals who do not fit into a binary understanding of gender.
While institutional gender segregation may be intended to address perceived differences between men and women or maintain social order, it can also perpetuate stereotypes, limit opportunities for certain individuals, and contribute to inequality and discrimination. Efforts to promote gender equality and inclusivity often aim to challenge and dismantle institutional gender segregation.
SF Synonyms
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See also
Institutional Gender Segregation appears in the literature with the following segregation forms
References
Notes
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Institutional Gender Segregation appears in the following literature
Weber A.S. (2009.0). e learning in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC): Problems and prospects. Proceedings of the 8th IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education, WBE 2009, 95-100. https://doi.org/
Leetaru K. (2010.0). A new look at the institutional impact on women in postsecondary engineering education 1966 2007. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(2), 177-192. https://doi.org/10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v16.i2.60