Role of Men in Advancing Women Empowerment Flashcards
activities and initiatives spanning the entire month of March.
National Women’s Month
on March 8, a tradition born from the early 20th-century activism of women advocating for labor rights and gender equality. Between 1909 and 1911, working women in the United States, united under the National Women’s Trade Union League and other groups, rallied against low wages, insufficient protective legislation, and harsh working conditions.
National Women’s Month
grown into a significant platform for celebrating women’s achievements while addressing critical issues concerning women’s empowerment and gender equality. Anchored in international and national frameworks, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (1995-2025), and the Sustainable Development Goals, this month-long celebration highlights the critical role of women in nation-building.
National Women’s Month
Declaring the first week of March each year as Women’s Week and March 8 as Women’s Rights and International Peace Day
Proclamation No. 224 s. 1988
Providing for the observance of the Month of March as Women’s Role in History Month
Proclamation No. 227 s. 1988
Declaring March 8 of every year as National Women’s Day.
Republic Act (RA) 6949 s. 1990
is the process of enabling or authorizing individual to think, take action and control
work in an autonomous way.
Empowerment
can be viewed as means of creating a social environment in which one can make decisions and make choices either individually or collectively for social transformation.
Empowerment
strengthens the innate ability by way of acquiring knowledge, power and experience. It
is the process by which one can gain control over one’s destiny and the circumstances of one’s lives.
Empowerment
is a process of enabling women to have access and make productive contributions to their economic independence, political participation and social development.
Women empowerment
enables the individuals to realize their identity and powers in all spheres of life. It consists of greater access to knowledge and resources, greater autonomy in making decisions or free from the shackles imposed on them by custom, belief and practices in the society.
Empowerment
These are preconceived ideas about how people of different genders should behave.
- Challenging Gender Stereotypes / Traditional Gender Norms
Gender Stereotypes:
These are cultural expectations about roles, behaviors, and responsibilities based on gender.
- Challenging Gender Stereotypes / Traditional Gender Norms
Traditional Gender Norms:
Men’s Role:
- Rejection of Toxic Masculinity
1.2 Encouraging Equal Partnerships
1.3 Supporting Women’s Ambitions
- Rejection of Toxic Masculinity
- Men as Allies and Advocate in the fight of Gender Equality
2.1 Challenging Gender-Based Discrimination:
2.2 Promoting Women’s Leadership:
2.3 Standing Against Abuse
2.4 Addressing Microaggressions
2.5 Creating Safe Spaces for Women - Breaking the Cycle of Violence
3.1 Challenging Toxic Masculinity:
3.2 Holding Other Men Accountable:
3.3 Engaging in Violence Prevention Programs:
3.4 Providing Support to Survivors
Men can challenge harmful stereotypes of masculinity, such as the expectation to be emotionally detached, aggressive, or dominant.
- Rejection of Toxic Masculinity
Men can actively participate in household responsibilities and childcare, rejecting the stereotype that caregiving is solely a woman’s role.
1.2 Encouraging Equal Partnerships:
Men in leadership positions have the power to uplift women by advocating for their advancement and challenging any bias or discrimination.
1.3 Supporting Women’s Ambitions
Men’s support can significantly amplify the impact of the gender equality movement, contributing to the dismantling of patriarchal systems and promoting equal opportunities for all.
- Men as Allies and Advocate in the fight of Gender Equality
Men can advocate for gender equality in the workplace, educational institutions, and social settings.
2.1 Challenging Gender-Based Discrimination:
Men can support women’s advancement by advocating for their representation in leadership roles, be it in politics, business, or other areas of influence.
2.2 Promoting Women’s Leadership
Men have an essential role in ending gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and trafficking.
2.3 Standing Against Abuse
Men can challenge everyday sexism, such as gender-based jokes, inappropriate comments, or dismissive attitudes toward women.
2.4 Addressing Microaggressions
Men can work to create environments where women feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and pursue leadership opportunities without fear of discrimination or bias.
2.5 Creating Safe Spaces for Women
Breaking the cycle of violence requires collective action from all sectors of society, particularly the active involvement of men, who often hold significant influence in both perpetuating and preventing violence.
- Breaking the Cycle of Violence
