Activity 1

On a sheet of paper answer the following:

1. Recall stories, proverbs, games and songs that describe the roles of men and women

in your society.

2. Describe how these have shaped your own perceptions, attitudes and behaviour.

Activity 2

Working individually, describe whether these are sex roles or gender roles?

1. Breast-feeding y

2. Caring for children y

3. Cooking y Producing sperm

Activity 3

1. Recall an incident in your childhood when you were treated differently because

you were a boy or a girl. Looking back, how did it make you feel at the time?

2. Would you feel differently today now that you have an understanding of gender?​