Analysis on the awareness index of physical education teachers and students on gender sensitivity

Abstract

Gender-sensitive environments should be constantly provided by educational institutions for the people who are on campus. In particular, when it comes to how they conduct the teaching and learning processes for their pupils, educators need to be conscious of their obligations to provide gender-sensitive concepts among themselves. The PE Teachers and Students Awareness to Gender Sensitivity Survey was used in the study. This study showed that gender affected perception differences and the communication process. According to accounts, women tend to view communication as a crucial aspect of gender sensitivity, however men may also harbor prejudices against women based only on their sexual orientation. Gender also influenced the perception of the respondents where males were more pessimistic in achieving gender sensitive institution. Another factor that affects the Communication Process where different ages were shown to be onwards for gender-sensitive classrooms. Age brackets believed that the students and teachers have to be supportive for gender identity of an individual as they prefer a certain sport or activity. They believe this will not limit their capacity to be an athlete. However, the age brackets is also unsure if the institution will achieve a gendersensitive setting because they believe there is still present discrimination to LGBT community. Perceptions were neutral and thus, there is occurrence of harm, bullying, and discrimination.