title: Parse a string to an Enum value in VB.NET
body: <p>How can I parse a string in VB.NET to enum value?</p>
  
  <p>Example I have this enum:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Public Enum Gender
      NotDefined
      Male
      Female
  End Enum
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>how can I convert a string "Male" to the <code>Gender</code> enum's <code>Male</code> value?</p>