Understanding Gender Apartheid
What is Gender Apartheid?
Gender apartheid refers to a state-enforced system of gender-based segregation and oppression, where laws and policies systematically restrict women’s rights and freedoms. It is comparable to racial apartheid, as it legally excludes women from full participation in society, affecting their education, employment, movement, and political rights. Unlike general gender discrimination, gender apartheid is institutionalised, making it a structural barrier to equality. The term is gaining international recognition as efforts grow to have it formally criminalised under international law. Read more
Which countries or societies practice gender apartheid?
Gender apartheid is not specific to one country, religion, or legal system. This project will highlight the global scale of the issue.
How does gender apartheid differ from other forms of gender discrimination?
Unlike general gender inequality, gender apartheid involves systematic, legally enforced segregation and oppression that is institutionalised by the state, comparable to racial apartheid. It is not just social or cultural bias but a legal framework that actively excludes women from full participation in society.
Engaging with the Project
How can I stay updated?
You can follow the project’s progress through our website, events, and publications. We will share key findings, interviews, and project developments as they unfold.
Can I contribute to the project?
We welcome collaboration from researchers, educators, cultural institutions, and advocacy groups. If you are interested in supporting the project in any way, please contact us.
Will the book and documentary be available outside Norway?
The book will be published in Norwegian, but we are exploring options for translation. The documentary will have Norwegian and English subtitles and will be screened internationally at festivals, universities, and cultural institutions.
Ethics and Privacy
How are participants’ identities protected?
All interviews follow strict ethical guidelines, including informed consent, anonymity (when requested), and secure archival storage. The documentary will use animation and other techniques to protect the identities of participants where needed.
Who ensures the project meets ethical standards?
An independent ethics board, including representatives from ICORN, academia, and oral history specialists, oversees the project to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and responsible documentation.
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