gender and society Flashcards
people are
grouped and labeled based on
assumed traits or roles due to their
identity
Stereotyping
refer to the social
and cultural construction of men and
women based on their physical,
biological, sexual, and social functions.
They reflect different social and cultural
constructions, such as in politics where
leadership traits are often seen as
inherent.
Gender stereotypes
deeply embedded cognitive
frameworks, dictate how men and women should
think, speak, dress, and interact within society,
leading to gender inequality
Gender Roles
in workplaces
leads to preferential treatment
favoring men and undermines
women’s success. Brown (2010) defines
prejudice as a negative attitude based
on group membership, often affecting
less familiar groups. Studies show men
are more likely to be hired than
women
Gender Prejudice
defined by the World Economic
Forum, refers to the disparity in social, political,
intellectual, cultural, or economic attainments or attitudes
between men and women.
Gender Gap
Causes of Gender Gap
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Roles
Gender Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
Sexism
is when people are
grouped and labeled based on
assumed traits or roles due to their
identity
contributes to gender
inequality by creating fixed ideas
about what men and women can or
should do.
Stereotyping
Gender Stereotypes
refer to the social
and cultural construction of men and
women based on their physical,
biological, sexual, and social functions.
They reflect different social and cultural
constructions, such as in politics where
leadership traits are often seen as
inherent
deeply embedded cognitive
frameworks, dictate how men and women should
think, speak, dress, and interact within society,
leading to gender inequality
formed during childhood
typically persist into adulthood, with certain
presumptions about decision-making and childrearing at home.
Gender Roles
in workplaces
leads to preferential treatment
favoring men and undermines
women’s success. Brown (2010) defines
prejudice as a negative attitude based
on group membership, often affecting
less familiar groups. Studies show men
are more likely to be hired than
women.
Gender Prejudice
Discrimination
a negative action
toward individuals based on their
membership in specific groups (Dovidio &
Gaertner, 2004). In schools, workplaces,
and other environments, it often leads to
bullying. Those commonly targeted
include newcomers, children born out of
wedlock, students from marginalized
families, and people with different skin
colors
is prejudice and discrimination directed
at someone because of their race or ethnic
background, treating them unfairly based solely
on racial identity. This type of bias can affect
various racial groups, such as African Americans,
Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and
European Americans
Racism
is prejudice and discrimination
based on an individual’s sex, often
manifesting as men holding biases
against women. However, sexism can be
directed at either sex by both men and
women.
Sexism
also known as the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), is a law in the Philippines that aims to protect women’s rights and eliminate discrimination. The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging to the marginalized sectors of society.
a. The Philippine Commission for Women (PCW), formerly the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, is the primary policy-making and coordinating body for women and gender equality concerns.
Republic Act (RA) 9710
formerly the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, is the primary policy-making and coordinating body for women and gender equality concerns.
The Philippine Commission for Women (PCW),
mandated to strengthen the delivery of services to women migrant workers abroad.
The Department of Labor and Employement (DOLE) and the department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
has the major role of helping government agencies monitor compliance with the law provisions
d. The Law tasked the government to ensure that women are protected from all form of violence.
Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
AN ACT PROMOTING THE INTEGRATION OF WOMEN AS FULL AND EQUAL PARTNERS OF MEN IN DEVELOPMENT AND NATION BUILDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
REPUBLIC ACT 7192
also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, is a law that prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace, in educational settings, and in training environments. The law was enacted on February 14, 1995 and went into effect on March 5, 1995.
Republic Act 7877
also known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, is a Philippine law that expanded the definition of rape and reclassified it as a crime against a person:
Republic Act 8353
This Act shall be known as the “Safe Spaces Act”.
An Act Defining Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Streets, Public Spaces, Online, Workplaces, and Educational or Training Institutions, Providing Protective Measures and Prescribing Penalties Therefor
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress assembled
REPUBLIC ACT No. 11313
also known as the Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act, is a Philippine law that prohibits the business of matching or offering Filipinos to foreign nationals for marriage or common law partnership.
Republic Act (RA) No. 10906
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN WITH RESPECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE OF THE LABOR CODE, AS AMENDED
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6725
