Lesson 11: Power, Use of Force, and Consent Flashcards
perpetrators can have a “real” or “perceived” power. Also, power
is directly related to choice (the more power, the more choices available;
unequal power relationships are exploited and abuse.) ex. Social,
economic, political, physical, gender-based, age related)
power
“force” might be physical, emotional. Or
economic in nature. It may also involve coercion or pressure including
intimidation, threats, persecution, or other forms of psychological or social
pressure and manipulation.
use of force/violence
acts of GBV occur without informed consent. Even if the
person says “yes,” this is not true consent because it was under duress, or
the perpetrator/s used some kind of force to get to say yes.
consent
Some examples of different types of power and powerful people are the
following:
-social
-economic
- political
- physical
- gender-based
- age-related
refers to repeated acts of violence in a
relationship
cycle of violence
The impact of GBV can be
traumatic
the state recognizes the role of
women in nation-building and shall ensure the fundamental
equality before the law of women and men”
THE 1987 constitution
State shall protect working women by
providing safe and healthful working conditions, taking
into account their maternal functions, and such facilities
and opportunities that will enhance their welfare and
enable them to realize their full potential in the service of
the nation.”
art. 13 sec. 14
Provides for the election of
sectoral representation, including women, in local legislative
councils
local government code of 1991
Provides for the creation of women-oriented
or women-based parties to compete under the party-list
system. Women is one of the nine sectors identifed in the
law.
party list law
Covers issues, such as nigh work
prohibition, specifies that employers must provide special
facilities for women, prohibition of discrimination against
women in respect to terms and conditions of employment,
and prohibition of discrimination by reason of marriage of a
woman worker.
labor code (1989)
is an act
promoting the integration of women as full and equal partners of men in
development and nation-building.
women in nation building law: republic act 7192 (1991)
Gave Filipino women the rights
to own land that previously reverted to sons and other male family members.
1988 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
Giving representation to women in social security
commission
Republic Act 7688 (1994)
declaring sexual harassment
to be unlawful in the employment, education, or training environment
anti-sexual harassment law RA. 7877 (1995)
