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For humanitarian organizations, gender parity goes to the heart of our effectiveness. In an age when humanitarian organizations are actively seeking to put affected people at the centre of their response, gender parity is an essential building block in effectiveness, relevance and credibility.

Very often, the majority of people who are affected by conflict are women and children. A lot of times, they have ideas, but very often they are not so visible. In addition, she says, being a woman negotiating humanitarian access in a male-dominated world of politicians, militaries and armed groups can be an advantage. There is evidence that, once they have entered a country as 'dependent spouses', women can have difficulty finding work which matches their qualifications.

Men also move for associational reasons, partly related to availability of family reunification in countries that draw especially on female migrants, such as domestic workers.

Women can also receive fewer entitlements in the country they move to, such as health, education and access to language training, due to their different entry status. If women are viewed as 'dependants' their rights may be legally based on the migration and residency status of their husband, keeping some women in abusive relationships.

Gender-segregated labour markets in the destination country offer different opportunities and rewards to women and men. Jobs more often done by men are classified as skilled and jobs more frequently done by women as unskilled, with greater rights awarded to skilled workers.

Women may feel empowered by taking on paid work in a new country, gain new and respect due to the remittances they are able to send back but it depends on the conditions and remuneration of the work people receive. Most of the book focuses on the sex differences between boys and girls but it seems that most of the content is centered on girls. I found a lo I was very disappointed in this book.

I found a lot of it to be based on the author's values of what good girls should be doing. He uses a lot of vignettes to illustrate his point and many seemed cheesy and artificial.

The chapter on transgendered children was not helpful. Sax states that while being left handed or gay is a normal variation, being transgendered is not because you have to have medical intervention to achieve transition. To a certain extent, he sort of differentiates between biological sex and gender identity but he makes no attempt to differentiate gender identity from gender expression.

It was a very narrow interpretation of a very broad, nuanced subject. But, my knowledge of gender identity and expression comes from sensitivity training as a healthcare provider. This book has shown me other views of this issue and has shown me where I need to do more research to get to the bottom of Sax's assertions.

I would not recommend this book or at least, the sole book to people trying to do a deep dive into gender identity and gender expression of children. Sep 12, Adnan rated it really liked it Shelves: y , zscience , zpsych-socio , c-audible.

Why Gender Matters is a shotgun to the face of all those who would deny the relevance and inherent importance, and also the character of sexuality and gender and biology. Hint: radical feminists, queer theorists, and the rest of the gang! The book details the physiological, psychological, sensory, and all distinctions that generally differentiate between boys and girls as they are children.

This book is so important to parents, and I hope I listen to it again when I am about to become a father to take extra care of my son or daughter. Oct 02, Paul Galloway rated it it was amazing. This book is very helpful. People This book is very helpful. People suffer brokenness and seek fulfillment, we crave identity and long for rest. Dec 16, Lisa Moncur rated it really liked it. I have found myself confused about all the political conversations about gender. I have started to believe that there is no difference between boys and girls, that gender is a social construct, but that ideology only brings problems for me in the way I interact with the boys in my life.

Saying there is no difference between me and them only creates contention, dissatisfaction and disappointment. This book provided great insight to me as a mother, wife, and teacher as I help shape my boys into the men they are meant to be. I gave it 4-stars because the part about transgender individuals was super confusing.

Feb 13, Robin rated it really liked it. As a biology teacher I greatly appreciated the emphasis on research.

I also appreciated the explanation at the end explaining the difference between scientific research and ideology. This has been a problem within the sciences, with every area of academia. Just because there are studies and research, it is not a guarantee that research is not tainted by personal beliefs and political winds.

Studies are angled, directed, or even truncated and killed before they can even get started. I appreciate As a biology teacher I greatly appreciated the emphasis on research.

I appreciate greatly the willingness to look at studies and lab results that are not currently being heard, as a simple result of their not being currently in vogue. This is wrong from a scientific standpoint, and does no one any favors in the long run. How can we help our kids, our students if we are bringing the results of only a few pre-selected studies? This book was very interesting, and very useful as a teacher mother as well. Jul 22, Eden Wen rated it really liked it. A lot to think about and consider with this book.

I believe the author tried his hardest to be middle-of-the-road, slamming arguments down from both sides, but every so often, he slipped conservative and perhaps old-fashioned, especially in his recommendations in parenting and discipline, and perhaps the idea that boys need to be taught to be gentlemen which I am still ruminating on—is that the "solution" to our modern day rape culture? The basic premise—that being gender blind leads to reinf A lot to think about and consider with this book.

The basic premise—that being gender blind leads to reinforcing a sexist society—is fascinating and one I agree with. And while studies are regularly generalized between boy and girl, I think the principles are there.

Also makes me consider enrolling my daughter in an all-girl school, of she shows more typical learning patterns of a girl. All in all, it made me think a lot. Some of the things mentioned in the book I will adopt into my life, others I won't think again beyond tonight.

Sep 06, Magen rated it liked it. This is well researched and I trust Dr. Sax's experience. I appreciate his efforts to affirm LGBT people so far as he allows based on the science he cites. It is one thing, however, to cite science and interpret objective conclusions, both of which he does with middling to failing success. I also don't agree with his insistence on authoritative parenting, and he does rely on stereotypes too often. This book does have a lot of helpful info, and I can relate to his hesitations with current ideolog This is well researched and I trust Dr.

I mean Jun 25, Eshita Joshi rated it really liked it. Contains a lot of interesting science, but also a lot of narratives in a lot more detail than should have been possible.

I think this isn't too big a problem since the author establishes the basic differences between cishet boy and girl psychology that makes them a boy or a girl and then talks about that in terms of trans and intersex youth as well as lesbi Contains a lot of interesting science, but also a lot of narratives in a lot more detail than should have been possible.

He also argues that gender and sexuality are very much connected as one identity often shapes how you think about the other one. This book was annoying to read at times, but I think has enough actual research behind it to be rated highly. Mar 18, Jed rated it really liked it. This is a great book about child and adolescent psychology. Read this book. Just open your mind a little first. Nov 27, Jeff Miller rated it it was amazing. This is a very informative and educational book.

Sax clearly outlines how understanding true differences between sexes can help parents and teachers engage more effectively with children and youth. Adequate time is given to variation within the sexes. Case studies are presented which illustrate the main points of the book. A substantial list of references is also provided with each chapter to direct further reading, and to show the science behind the text.

Policymakers who claim that gender This is a very informative and educational book. Policymakers who claim that gender is only a social construct would do well to evaluate the science that shows this is not the case. Not all women were able to work from home, and many women working essential jobs relied on public transportation, exposing themselves to a greater infection risk. Poorer people living in urban areas are more likely to live in overcrowded areas, associated with higher infection risks , and to suffer from higher levels of air pollution and noise, which are associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases which are risk factors for COVID Women, especially poorer women, are among the most affected by climate change.

Meanwhile, their voices are often ignored in environmental planning and management. The implementation of strict socially restraining measures during COVID has raised profound concerns about compliance with fundamental human rights, including the right to non-discrimination, dignity, justice, and equality; the right to work and to receive an education; access to healthcare, privacy, and data protection.

Oct 28, Project news. Oct 8, Project news. Women have been hit harder than men by the political responses to the pandemic We are experiencing a health, humanitarian, economic and social crisis that affects us all, but its consequences are not the same for everyone.

Gender stereotypes Gender stereotypes influence our attitudes and everyday behaviour.