Integrate Gender Perspectives by… Asking the Right Questions
Thinking critically during the operational planning process is key to mission success. In-depth and purposeful information-gathering allows for more informed decisions to be made. Asking precise questions, such as the examples below, provides a better understanding of the needs from diverse groups.
| NOT JUST ASKING… | BUT ALSO ASKING… | |
|---|---|---|
| What needs/interests? |  |
Whose needs/interests? |
| What do people do? | |
Who does what? |
| What resources? | |
Whose resources? |
| How many men? | |
Which men? |
| How many women? | |
Which women? |
| Who is included? | |
Who wants to participate? |
| Who talks? | |
Who is listened to? |
| What action is needed? | |
What is the impact of the action? Who is impacted? |
| What has changed? | |
What is the impact of the change? Who is impacted? |