Gender Terminology Booklet

Sesotho sa Leboa Tshiven ḓ a

English

Definitions

Xitsonga

226 genital

A person’s external organs of reproduction.

ditho tša bong nnyo

swirho swa rimbewu

vhudzimu vumbo vumbu

227 glass ceiling

Artificial impediments and invisible barriers that militate against women’s access to top decision-making and managerial positions in an organization, whether public or private and in whatever domain. Forms of violence which are accepted as part of the cultural practices in specific countries and context. Cultural norm that continuously connects men to power and economic achievements. Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

dišitišaphihlelelo nzivhelanyaluwo xisive-

lavugimamusi

228 harassment

tlaišo kgatelelo

u tambudza u shengedza

nxaniso

229 harmful

ditlwaedi tše kotsi tša setšo

maitele a mvelele a vhaisaho

maendlelo ya ndhavuko yo onha

traditional practices.

vhumaan ḓ af hadzavhanna

230 hegemonic masculinity

maatla go ya ka bonna

vuxinuna lebyi khonyaka

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Gender Terminology Booklet