PRELIMS

Question 1

A situation referring to the heavy workload of women, which if computed in terms of hours would total more than 24 hours.

Answer 1

Double/Multiple Burden

Question 2

Feminism

Answer 2

A movement that seeks to raise women’s political, economic, and social status in all aspects of life in societies.

Question 3

One who supports, defends, or pleads active espousal of GAD principles.

Answer 3

GAD advocate

Question 4

Differentiate Sex from Gender.

Answer 4

Sex is the biological assignment while gender refers to roles by culture and society.

Question 5

Ability to identify problems arising from gender inequality and discrimination even if these are not evident on the surface.

Answer 5

Gender Awareness

Question 6

Gender Equality

Answer 6

Men and Women enjoy the same rights.

Question 7

Moves beyond a focus on equal treatment. It means giving to those who have less on the basic of needs.

Answer 7

Gender Equity

Question 8

A society where women and men share equally in responsibilities, power, authority, and decision making.

Answer 8

Gender-Fair Society

Question 9

The gap in any area between women and men in terms of their levels of participation, rights, power, and influence.

Answer 9

Gender Gap

Question 10

Describes the difference between the average earnings of men and women.

Answer 10

Gender Pay Gap

Question 11

Culturally defined attitudes, behaviors, and social position that are based on sex.

Answer 11

Gender Roles

Question 12

Based on an occupation, or a biological function.

Answer 12

Sex Roles

Question 13

Ability to recognize gender issues and to recognize women’s different perceptions and interests.

Answer 13

Gender Sensitivity

Question 14

Society’s perceptions and value systems that instill an image of women as weak and dependent. Men on the other hand are strong and independent.

Answer 14

Gender Stereotyping

Question 15

Women being considered a nonessential force in the economy despite their crucial role in production.

Answer 15

Marginalization

Question 16

Practice of discrimination against a person on the basis of sex.

Answer 16

Sexism

Question 17

Any act of gender-based violence that results in physical or psychological harm to women.

Answer 17

Violence Against Women

Question 18

A collaborative action by the disadvantaged to overcome the obstacles brought about by structural inequality.

Answer 18

Empowerment

Question 19

Concerns that women or men develop by reason of their social positioning through gender roles.

Answer 19

Gender Interest

Question 20

Differential requirements of women and men brought about by the differences in their gender roles.

Answer 20

Gender Needs