Exploring Concepts of Gender and Health

Publisher Information: Publications, Health Canada
Date of Publication: June 2003
ISBN: 0-662-34144-9
Cat. No.: H21-216/2003E-IN

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Table of Contents

1. Gender-Based Analysis - A Catalyst for Change

• What Is Gender-based Analysis?
• Why Is Gender-based Analysis Important?
• About This Guide
• How Being Male or Female Affects Your Health

2. Foundations of Gender-based Analysis

• Legal Foundations
• International and Domestic Commitments
• Health Canada Commitments

3. Key Concepts in Gender-based Analysis

• Sex
• Gender
• Formal and Substantive Equality
• Diversity Analysis
• Population Health
• Sex/Gender-sensitive Health Research
• Gender Mainstreaming

4. Integrating Gender-based Analysis Into Research, Policy and Program Development

5. The Research Process and Gender-based Analysis

6. Policy and Program Development and Gender-based Analysis

1. Identify and Define the Policy Issue
2. Define goals and outcomes
3. Engage in research and consultation
4. Develop and analyze options
5. Implement and communicate policy and program
6. Evaluate policy and program

7. Case Studies

• Case Study 1 - A Research Case Study: Cardiovascular Disease
• Case Study 2 - Developing Performance Indicators and Measures for the Mental Health System
• Case Study 3 - Understanding Research on Violence
• Case Study 4 - Tobacco Policy

8. Conclusion

9. References

10. Further Reading: Selected Documents and Guides on Gender-based Analysis

11. Selected Resources for Gender-based Analysis

Appendix 1: Important Policies and Legislative Measures

Appendix 2: Gender-based Analysis and Social Trends

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