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Gender division of labour

Gender division of labour is the result of how each society divides work among men and women according to what is considered suitable or appropriate to each gender.

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UNESCO, Glossary: understanding concepts around gender equality and inclusion in education, tool 1, 2022
UNESCO, Glossary: understanding concepts around gender equality and inclusion in education, tool 1, 2022
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Gender parity, equity, mainstreaming, empowerment, inclusion. These are some of the many terms and concepts that we encounter, use and read about in our daily work on gender equality and inclusion in education. This tool offers a basic reference guide to the fundamental terminology around gender equality and inclusion in education, listed in alphabetical order, not in a particular order of importance. This is an initial list and a living document open to your input. Note that terminology may change as understanding of gender develops.