Gender Terminology Booklet

Sesotho sa Leboa Tshiven ḓ a kgethollabong khethululo nga vhu ṱ alusambeu tshi ṱ alula nga vhu ṱ alusambeu

English

Definitions

Xitsonga

161 gender

Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, based on equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.

xihlawuhlawurim- bewu

discrimination

162 gender disparities Differences in gender towards access to resources, status, and well-being, which usually

hlokegotekat ekano go tša bong

phambano nga vhu ṱ alusambeu

hambano hi rimbewu

favour men and are often institutionalised through law, justice, and social norms. Allocation of different jobs or types of work to women and men.

163 gender division of labour

karoganyo ya mošomo go ya ka bong

khethekanyo ya mushumo nga vhu ṱ alusambeu

nkavaniso wa mitirho hi rimbe- wu

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Gender Terminology Booklet