Gensoc Flashcards
legally defined as the
socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and
attributes that a given society considers appropriate
for men and women.
gender
the Philippines passed the Gender Equality Act
2019,
prohibits discrimination based on gender in
various aspects of life, including employment, education,
and healthcare
Gender Equality Act,
Anti-Discrimination Bill in 2017
seeks to protect the rights of transgender
individuals.
refers to any act of violence
that is committed against an individual specifically
because of their gender, including physical, sexual,
emotional, and psychological harm.
Gender-based violence r
can also encompass
discriminatory practices or harmful behaviors that target
individuals based on their gender identity, expression, or
perceived deviation from societal norms.
Gender-based violence
involves any act that results in bodily harm
or injury to an individual, including but not limited to physical assault,
battery, and domestic violence.
•Physical Violence
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their
Children Act (Republic Act No. 9262)
criminalizes acts of violence against women and
children, including physical violence. This law provides
for protection orders, legal assistance, and support
services for survivors.
involves any unwanted or non-consensual sexual act or
behavior, including rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of
sexual abuse
•Sexual Violence
Anti-Rape Law
(Republic Act No. 8353) and the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act (Republic Act No.
7877)
criminalize sexual violence and harassment. These laws provide for
legal remedies, support services, and protection for survivors.
involves behaviors that
inflict mental or emotional harm, such as verbal insults, threats,
intimidation, and manipulation
Psychological or Emotional Abuse
Republic Act No9262
provides
protection for victims of domestic violence, including emotional abuse.
involves controlling or limiting a person’s
financial resources, access to employment, education, or basic
necessities as a form of power and control.
Economic Violence
RA 9262
recognizes economic abuse as a form of
domestic violence.