Perceptions of Women: They do not do heavy physical work?

Visual Aid 2.1.4: Perceptions of Women: They do not do heavy physical work?

No Physical Work?

            Discuss, based on these observations what stereotypes need to be questioned.

Conclude the session by highlighting that sex is biologically determined whereas gender roles are culturally defined; gender roles are shaped and sustained by values, norms, ethos and practices; and gender roles vary widely both within and across cultures.

Visual Aid 2.1.5: Perceptions of Men and Women

Sex-Biological	Cultural
·        Given by birth ·        Cannot be changed ·        Only women can bear and feed children	·        Learned through socialisation ·        Can be changed ·        Women and men can work as teachers, engineers, labourers, etc. ·        Women and men can take care of children, cook, clean their homes, etc.