Lesson 1: Significance of Studying Gender and Society

Question 1

3 factors that contributed to the making of CMO #1 S. 2015?

Answer 1

1. Beijing platform for action
2. Philippine Constitution & Magna Carta for women
3. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Question 2

is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world.

Answer 2

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Question 3

The declaration of human rights was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in ______ on ______ by General assembly resolution 217 A (III)

Answer 3

Paris; December 10,1948

Question 4

when was CEDAW adopted?

Answer 4

1979

Question 5

when was CEDAW adopted?

Answer 5

1979

Question 6

when was CEDAW adopted?

Answer 6

1979

Question 7

has been instrumental in setting standards for gender equality, influencing national legislation and policies worldwide. It has been ratified by 189 countries, including the Philippines.

Answer 7

CEDAW

Question 8

is a landmark document for advancing women’s rights and gender equality worldwide, agreed upon during the 4th World Conference on Women in 1995.

Answer 8

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action or BPfA

Question 9

The Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action was adopted by _____ countries

Answer 9

189 countries

Question 10

is the most comprehensive and transformative global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

Answer 10

Beijing Platform for Action

Question 11

Beijing Platform for Action 12 Critical Area of Concern

Answer 11

1. Women and Poverty
2. Education and training for women
3. Women and Health
4. Violence against women
5. Women and armed conflict
6. Women and economy
7. Women in Power and Decision-making
8. Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
9. Human rights of women
10. Women and the Media
11. Women and the Environment
12. The Girl Child

Question 12

provides the State policy, thus ”The state recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.”

Answer 12

Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Constitution

Question 13

provides a strong legal basis for promoting gender equality in the Philippines. It has been cited in numerous legal cases and has served as a guiding principle for the development of laws and policies related to women’s rights.

Answer 13

Philippine Constitution of 1987

Question 14

is a comprehensive women’s 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.

Answer 14

Magna Carta of Women or RA 9710

Question 15

written by 13th-century barons to protect their rights and property again a tyrannical king, King John

Answer 15

Magna Carta

Question 16

a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.

Answer 16

Magna Carta

Question 17

when a person or group of people is treated unfairly or unequally based on characteristics such as race, sexuality, gender, disability, age, and many more.

Answer 17

Discrimination

Question 18

has been instrumental in creating a framework for the participation of women in development. It has led to the development of various programs and initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting their active involvement in decision-making processes.

Answer 18

Women in Development and Nation-Building Act or RA 7192

Question 19

VAWC meaning

Answer 19

Violence Against Women and their Children

Question 20

What term refers to the full equality and equity between women, men, and LGBTQIA+

Answer 20

Gender Justice

Question 21

What specific type of discrimination is being addressed and prevented by the Magna Carta for Women

Answer 21

Gender Based Discrimination