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It's a specific term that refers to the "set of differentiated characteristics that each society assigns to men and women".

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It refers to the personal perception that an individual has about themselves in terms of their gender. Gender identity can coincide with the sex assigned to a person or it can differ from said classification.

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Gender expression is a person's appearance, behavior, attitude and gestures, which are associated with gender in a particular cultural context, specifically around the categories of masculinity and femininity. This also includes so-called gender roles.

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The genetic basis of sex is determined by meiosis, a process by which paired chromosomes are separated, resulting in the formation of an egg or sperm, which are then joined at fertilization.

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The gender binary is the classification of gender into two distinct and opposite forms of masculine and feminine, either by social system, cultural belief, or both simultaneously. Most cultures use a gender binary, having two genders.

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It is the type of sexual attraction that a person feels according to the sex of the person or people to whom they feel attracted, as well as the patterns of attraction that characterize it.

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Gender discrimination describes the situation in which people are treated differently simply because they are male or female, rather than on the basis of their individual skills or capabilities.

The following is a list of discriminatory acts you may come across among your peers, at home, at school or in the workplace:

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Harassment and catcalling on the street are prime examples of how women’s right to walk freely around their environment is restricted. The normalisation of harassment of eyewitness and authorities perpetuate this form of discrimination and limit women’s freedom.

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Stereotypes are how societies expect people to act based on their gender. For example, girls should stay at home and help with housework and childcare, should dress modestly and not stay out late at night. These stereotypes can often bleed out into school and work, where girls are less likely to be encouraged into technology subjects and leadership roles, due to the perceived ‘male nature’ of these pursuits. Likewise, seemingly positive stereotypes and gender roles such as men being the ‘provider’ or ‘protector’ of the family, put an unnecessary burden on men and boys that could more positively be shared in an equal partnership.

These attitudes limit girls’ power by rendering them less able to help contribute to making the world around them a better place.

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Objectification is when a person is treated as a commodity or an object without regard to their personality or dignity. It commonly happens in the media where women are photoshopped and coated leading to much more emphasis and value being put on their external appearance above other capacities. This affects girls’ body image, their self-esteem and ultimately the value they put on themselves. However, girls are also often represented poorly in entertainment and the media in ways that reinforce damaging gender stereotypes and traditional roles. Objectification must be called out and girls must be encouraged to tell their own stories – ones that reflect their power, potential and diversity.

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Gender equality implies that all people have the same rights, resources and opportunities regardless of their gender identity and are treated with the same respect in all aspects of daily life: work, health, education.​​​​​