Gender Sensitivity Research Methodologies

Gender Sensitivity Research Methodologies. Equity • Inclusivity • Social Justice.

[Audio] Gender sensitivity research methodologies are fundamental in promoting equity and inclusivity in social research. In many societies, gendered power relations influence not only access to resources but also the way knowledge is produced and validated. Traditional research approaches have often been criticized for being androcentric, overlooking women's experiences, or ignoring the complexities of gender altogether..

[Audio] Gender sensitivity in research refers to the recognition and consideration of socially constructed roles, responsibilities, power dynamics, and inequalities that exist between men, women, and non-binary individuals. It acknowledges that gender is not a biological determinant but a social construct that intersects with class, race, ethnicity, religion, age, and sexuality. For instance, a woman's experience of inequality in rural Mindanao may differ greatly from that of an urban woman in Manila, due to the interaction of gender with geography, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status..

Research Methodologies. • Qualitative: interviews, FGDs, life histories • Quantitative: surveys, stats, indices • Mixed methods: combine trends & context • Participatory: co-creation, PAR • Intersectional: layered analysis.

Ethical Considerations. • Informed consent & confidentiality • Avoid harm & re-traumatization • Respect cultural contexts • Reflexivity & researcher bias • Equitable participation.

Challenges. • Cultural resistance • Lack of gender-disaggregated data • Risk of tokenism • Researcher bias • Ethical vulnerabilities • Intersectional blind spots.

Conclusion. • Gender-sensitive research = moral & political responsibility • Ensures inclusivity & robust findings • Empowers marginalized voices • Advances equality & social justice.