"Gender" as a tool for social awareness on the key social roles of women

In its edition of today, Al Hayat newspaper wrote that the issue of gender is not a novelty in Lebanon, pointing out to women activists who have remained resolute since their early struggle against patriarchal mindsets deep-seated in society. The newspaper drew attention to the latest organized moves by civil society organizations which crisscrossed with the media work to contribute to shaping the public opinion trends seeking to prioritize the issue of gender. For this trend, the newspaper went on to analyze, constitutes the basis for feminist causes and on it depends the reformation of the social awareness on the role of women in society. Al Hayat wrote that when one becomes consciously aware of the difference between sex and gender, his/her mind will be inspired or spurred to search for social norms which seriously harm women through curbing their capacities. On the subject, the newspaper highlighted last month’s action by FeMale association under the title ‘coverage of women’s issue from a gender perspective’, which brought together a number of journalists from the various media channels. Participants were drawn think through brainstorming sessions on the differences between sex and gender. Al Hayat also interviewed the writer and journalist Sahar Mandoor who confirmed that the local media is experiencing radical transformation in its approach to gender-related discrimination issues. (Al Hayat, October 13, 2016)