Welcome to this module. You probably have heard about the term gender and society which are key terms in this course. You may have formed and developed your own versions of what the terms constitute. In this module, we will introduce you to the basic concepts in gender and society and why you should study it. This is an interactive instructional module that uses both action and collaborative learning styles that provide you with diverse online learning experiences and effective learning processes. The key purpose of this module is to expose you to the knowledge of what gender is and how it impacts the lives of both men and women in society. This should hopefully equip you with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills when articulating gender related issues both in theory and practice.