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GENDER STUDY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- women's studies
1, record 1, English, women%27s%20studies
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- female studies 2, record 1, English, female%20studies
correct, see observation
- feminist studies 2, record 1, English, feminist%20studies
correct, see observation
- gender studies 3, record 1, English, gender%20studies
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Women's studies is an academic field that draws on feminist and interdisciplinary methods to place women's lives and experiences at the center of study, while examining social and cultural constructs of gender, systems of privilege and oppression, and the relationships between power and gender as they intersect with other identities and social locations such as race, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, and disability. 4, record 1, English, - women%27s%20studies
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
women's studies; female studies; feminist studies; gender studies : Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they can refer to distinct study approaches. 5, record 1, English, - women%27s%20studies
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Grades et diplômes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- études sur les femmes
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tudes%20sur%20les%20femmes
correct, see observation, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- études féministes 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9tudes%20f%C3%A9ministes
correct, see observation, plural feminine noun
- études sur le genre 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tudes%20sur%20le%20genre
correct, see observation, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
études sur les femmes; études féministes; études sur le genre : Bien que ces termes soient parfois employés de manière interchangeable, ils peuvent désigner des approches d'études distinctes. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tudes%20sur%20les%20femmes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la mujer
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudios sobre la mujer
1, record 1, Spanish, estudios%20sobre%20la%20mujer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfoque académico, generalmente interdisciplinario, del análisis de la condición femenina y de las correlaciones sexistas, así como de lo relativo a las diferencias hombre-mujer en todos los demás ámbitos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - estudios%20sobre%20la%20mujer
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gender and development
1, record 2, English, gender%20and%20development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GAD 1, record 2, English, GAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gender and development is an interdisciplinary field of research and applied study that implements a feminist approach to understanding and addressing the disparate impact that economic development and globalization have on people based upon their location, gender, class background, and other socio-political identities.... Unlike WID [Women in Development], the GAD approach is not concerned specifically with women, but with the way in which a society assigns roles, responsibilities and expectations to both women and men. 2, record 2, English, - gender%20and%20development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Droits et libertés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- genre et développement 1, record 2, French, genre%20et%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- égalité entre les sexes et développement 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20sexes%20et%20d%C3%A9veloppement
- égalité des genres et développement 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20genres%20et%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- género en desarrollo
1, record 2, Spanish, g%C3%A9nero%20en%20desarrollo
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- género y desarrollo 2, record 2, Spanish, g%C3%A9nero%20y%20desarrollo
see observation, masculine noun
- GED 1, record 2, Spanish, GED
see observation, masculine noun
- GED 1, record 2, Spanish, GED
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Real Academia de la Lengua Española desaconseja el uso de la palabra "género", del inglés "gender", para todas las nociones relativas a diferencias o desigualdades de índole social, económica, política, laboral, etc. En español, debe emplearse el término "sexo" y sus derivados "sexista", "sexual". 3, record 2, Spanish, - g%C3%A9nero%20en%20desarrollo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rapid-onset gender dysphoria
1, record 3, English, rapid%2Donset%20gender%20dysphoria
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ROGD 1, record 3, English, ROGD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This study of parent observations and interpretations serves to develop the hypotheses that rapid-onset gender dysphoria is a phenomenon and that social influences, parent-child conflict, and maladaptive coping mechanisms may be contributing factors for some individuals. Rapid-onset gender dysphoria(ROGD) is not a formal mental health diagnosis... 1, record 3, English, - rapid%2Donset%20gender%20dysphoria
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Sociologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dysphorie de genre à apparition rapide
1, record 3, French, dysphorie%20de%20genre%20%C3%A0%20apparition%20rapide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dysphorie de genre à apparition soudaine 2, record 3, French, dysphorie%20de%20genre%20%C3%A0%20apparition%20soudaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología clínica
- Sociología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- disforia de género de aparición rápida
1, record 3, Spanish, disforia%20de%20g%C3%A9nero%20de%20aparici%C3%B3n%20r%C3%A1pida
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Social Policy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- women's empowerment
1, record 4, English, women%27s%20empowerment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 2015 Global Study on Women, Peace and Security... notes that there is a "consistent, striking disparity between policy commitments to gender equality and women's empowerment, and the financial allocations to achieve them. " 2, record 4, English, - women%27s%20empowerment
Record 4, Key term(s)
- empowerment of women
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Politiques sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autonomisation des femmes
1, record 4, French, autonomisation%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Étude mondiale de 2015 sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité [...] note qu'il existe une «disparité constante et frappante entre les engagements politiques en faveur de l'égalité des sexes et de l'autonomisation des femmes, et les allocations financières pour y parvenir». 2, record 4, French, - autonomisation%20des%20femmes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la mujer
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Políticas sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- empoderamiento de la mujer
1, record 4, Spanish, empoderamiento%20de%20la%20mujer
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La igualdad de acceso de la mujer a los recursos económicos y financieros y al control sobre ellos es decisiva para lograr la igualdad entre los géneros y el empoderamiento de la mujer, y para el crecimiento económico y el desarrollo equitativos y sostenibles. 1, record 4, Spanish, - empoderamiento%20de%20la%20mujer
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology
- Sexology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- AlterHeros
1, record 5, English, AlterHeros
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AlterHeros is primarily a volunteer community organization, [nonprofit] ... [It is] based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 2, record 5, English, - AlterHeros
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
AlterHeros’ mission is to foster the development of individuals in relation to their sexual orientation, gender identity and sexuality. The organization has three objectives : Enable participants to communicate with an interdisciplinary team of mental, physical and psychological health professionals specialized in the field of sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual health; provide a space for socialization and structured discussions on thematic topics for the purpose of promoting physical, mental and psychological wellbeing as well as preventing isolation [and] study the issues and the social challenges related to sexual orientation, gender identity and sexuality. 2, record 5, English, - AlterHeros
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie
- Sexologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- AlterHéros
1, record 5, French, AlterH%C3%A9ros
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AlterHéros est avant tout un organisme communautaire bénévole à but non lucratif, incorporé depuis 2003, dont le siège social est à Montréal, au Québec, Canada. 2, record 5, French, - AlterH%C3%A9ros
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La mission d'AlterHéros est de favoriser l'épanouissement des individus par rapport à leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité de genre et leur sexualité. [Les] services sont principalement axés vers les jeunes de 14 à 35 ans et développés pour eux, [mais] ils sont tout de même offerts à l'ensemble de la population confrontée à ces situations. L'organisme s'est fixé trois objectifs : permettre aux participants de communiquer avec une équipe interdisciplinaire de professionnels en santé physique, mentale et psychologique spécialisée dans le domaine de l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité sexuelle, l'expression de genre et la santé sexuelle; offrir un espace de socialisation thématique et structurée sur des sujets d'appoint dans le but de promouvoir la santé physique, mentale et psychologique ainsi que de briser l'isolement [et] étudier les problématiques et les enjeux sociaux reliés à l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre et la sexualité. 2, record 5, French, - AlterH%C3%A9ros
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-03-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Legal Actions
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bona fide justification defence
1, record 6, English, bona%20fide%20justification%20defence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As to the concerns raised by women's groups, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, in their study on gender identity, stated that the bona fide justification defence would include trauma suffered by habitual users of the service. 2, record 6, English, - bona%20fide%20justification%20defence
Record 6, Key term(s)
- bona fide justification defense
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Actions en justice
- Droits et libertés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- défense de motif justifiable
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9fense%20de%20motif%20justifiable
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- défense fondée sur un motif justifiable 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9fense%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20un%20motif%20justifiable
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son étude sur l'identité sexuelle, elle déclare qu'un organisme peut répondre aux exigences de la défense fondée sur un motif justifiable de refus d'un service en démontrant le traumatisme des personnes qui utilisent habituellement ce service. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20de%20motif%20justifiable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-04-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Public Service
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gender neutral classification plan
1, record 7, English, gender%20neutral%20classification%20plan
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The joint union management pay equity study was completed using a gender neutral classification plan. 2, record 7, English, - gender%20neutral%20classification%20plan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Fonction publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plan de classification non sexiste
1, record 7, French, plan%20de%20classification%20non%20sexiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Commission a souligné qu’elle était prête à fournir des conseils et des suggestions pour l’élaboration d’un plan de classification non sexiste. 2, record 7, French, - plan%20de%20classification%20non%20sexiste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
- Social Problems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gender analytic framework
1, record 8, English, gender%20analytic%20framework
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In conducting our study, we used a gender analytic framework, which means we continually thought about how the social construction of gender affects girls and boys, women and men, within the circumstances of armed conflict. 1, record 8, English, - gender%20analytic%20framework
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- méthode d'analyse sexospécifique
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27analyse%20sexosp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le premier chapitre, l'emploi d'une méthode d'analyse sexospécifique nous permet de montrer qu'au cours des guerres, qu'elles soient passées ou présentes, les hostilités et l'idéologie militariste intensifient le sexisme, les hommes et les garçons perpétrant des actes d'une extrême violence à l'endroit des filles et des femmes, et en particulier des violences à caractère sexuel. 1, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20d%27analyse%20sexosp%C3%A9cifique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-12-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Committee on Labour History
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Committee%20on%20Labour%20History
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CCLH 2, record 9, English, CCLH
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Committee on Canadian Labour History 3, record 9, English, Committee%20on%20Canadian%20Labour%20History
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Committee on Labour History is open to anybody interested in studying and promoting all aspects of working-class and labour history. The Committee defines working-class and labour history in the broadest terms and encourages study of working-class communities, culture, ethnicity, family life, gender, sexuality, migration, ideology, politics and organization. It recognizes the value of a diversity of disciplinary and theoretical approaches to the study of history and encourages open and active discussion and debate. As well, it aims to encourage the inclusion of working-class history in school curricula, through institutions of public history, and within the educational programs of labour and community organizations. 3, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Committee%20on%20Labour%20History
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité canadien sur l'histoire du travail
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20canadien%20sur%20l%27histoire%20du%20travail
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-10-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Educational Institutions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Women's Study Center
1, record 10, English, Women%27s%20Study%20Center
correct, Chile
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1984 by women, social scientists and economists concerned with gender issues. Known as CEM from the initials of its Spanish name "Centro de Estudios de la Mujer" it conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs, concentrating on the fields of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning. 1, record 10, English, - Women%27s%20Study%20Center
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Centro de Estudios Femeninos
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Women's Study Center
1, record 10, French, Women%27s%20Study%20Center
correct, masculine noun, Chile
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de edificios
- Instalaciones de investigación científica
- Establecimientos de enseñanza
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro de Estudios de la Mujer
1, record 10, Spanish, Centro%20de%20Estudios%20de%20la%20Mujer
correct, masculine noun, Chile
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CEM 2, record 10, Spanish, CEM
correct, masculine noun, Chile
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Centro de Estudios de la Mujer fue fundado en abril de 1984 por un grupo multidisciplinario de investigadoras en ciencias sociales y económicas. Està dedicado a los estudios de género y realiza investigación, formación, difusión y asesorías especialmente en las áreas de Trabajo y Empleo, Ciudadanía y Participación Política, y Políticas Públicas. 1, record 10, Spanish, - Centro%20de%20Estudios%20de%20la%20Mujer
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Centro de Estudios Femeninos
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Cartography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Gender and Cartography
1, record 11, English, Commission%20on%20Gender%20and%20Cartography
correct, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of the International Cartographic Association (ICA). 1, record 11, English, - Commission%20on%20Gender%20and%20Cartography
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aims : to serve as a resource on issues related to gender and cartography; to facilitate international professional contacts on gender issues; to study existing atlases for gender content and problems, keeping in mind the possibility of an ICA world thematic gender atlas. 1, record 11, English, - Commission%20on%20Gender%20and%20Cartography
Record 11, Key term(s)
- ICA Commission on Gender and Cartography
- Gender and Cartography Commission
- International Commission on Gender and Cartography
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Cartographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Commission sur l'égalité des sexes et la cartographie
1, record 11, French, Commission%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20sexes%20et%20la%20cartographie
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relève de l'Association cartographique internationale (ACI). 1, record 11, French, - Commission%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20sexes%20et%20la%20cartographie
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Buts : Servir de ressource sur les sujets liés au genre et à la cartographie; faciliter les contacts professionnels au niveau international sur les sujets d'égalité des sexes; étudier des atlas existants pour leur contenu et leurs problèmes relatifs à l'égalité des sexes, en gardant à l'esprit l'établissement possible d'un atlas thématique mondial de l'ACI. 1, record 11, French, - Commission%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20sexes%20et%20la%20cartographie
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Commission internationale sur l'égalité des sexes et la cartographie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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