Gender roles are stereotypes regarding attitudes, attributes, and actions imposed on men and women based on gender. These kinds of preconceptions are usually harmful to society — yet, understanding ...

States affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) dominate the list of the 10 worst-performing countries on key socioeconomic indicators for gender equality. These contexts often exacerbate ...

Joanne Sandler is the Ad Interim Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). She guides efforts to implement rights- and results-based programmes in support of ...

Gender essentialism is the belief that a person, thing, or particular trait is inherently and permanently male and masculine or female and feminine. In other words, it considers biological sex the ...

Gender bias in healthcare is widespread. Patients, doctors, researchers, and administrators can all hold biased views about gender. These views affect how the healthcare system works and have a ...

The gender binary perpetuates norms that can be harmful emotionally, psychologically, and physically. Once you understand what it is, you can begin to identify how it’s worked its way into your day-to ...