What men and women want: a practical guide to gender and participation

This guide looks at why addressing men and women's different life experiences is an essential part of any participatory work. It is based on an actual gendered participatory appraisal in Wales, UK, and takes the reader through a process that is gendered throughoutùthat is, it takes account of the different perspectives of men and women. It offers a range of tools, and explains how to analyse and collate qualitative information with a gender perspective. The guide is divided into 6 main sections: introduction; what is participatory appraisal?; a section outlining the different stages of participatory appraisal; a "tools" section describing specific activities and methods; lessons learned; and suggestions for further reading.