Understanding Culture, Society and Politics (Part IV) Flashcards
is the existence of uneven opportunities and rewards for diverse social positions or statuses within a group or society. It happens when resources, in whatever nature, are distributed unevenly.
Social Inequality
have been a subject of inequality.
Gender and sexual orientation
Traditionally, ________ were regarded as placed in the lower social status in society compared to men.
Women
________ were accorded to have more social and political rights. In these modern societies, though there are already many women representations in civil society, the culture of stereotyping is still evident. They are also subjected to abuse and violence.
Men
A similar situation is experienced by the _____ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community whose gender preferences are subject to discrimination in society.
LGBT
are also subject to social discrimination – the cultural marginalization that they experience from the dominant majority. They are also victims of stereotyping, abuse and, violence.
Ethnic Minorities
____________ are also victims of inequality and deprived of opportunities in society especially, in the employment sector due to their physical impairments
Person with disabilities (PWD) or Differently- abled persons
Members of society that have more power than others are called dominant members.
Minorities in the social structure
_______________ & ___________happens when minorities are being deprived of equal treatment and are kept in a lower statues by the dominant members of the society and the resistance of equality
Discrimination and Prejudice
______________ is defined as a negative attitude toward the members of a group. It is a prejudgment of others that allows us to brand or label them in various negative ways.
Prejudice
__________ is an act while ________ is an attitude
Discrimination & Attitude
__________ refers to our tendency to picture all members of a category as having the same qualities.
Stereotyping
Usually, _________ is a result of overgeneralization
Stereotyping
_________ is the belief that our nation, race, or group is the best or superior to others.
Ethnocentrism
____________ is a situation when people encounter problems that they do not know how to solve.
Scapegoating
____________ often, they feel frustrated, and eventually, it leads to aggression.
Scapegoating
__________ When it happens, people usually look at someone or something else to be blamed for their troubles or problems.
Scapegoating
___________ is the belief that one’s race is superior and has the right to control or direct others.
Racism
What is the first way by which social inequality can be addressed?
Policy Legislation
What are the 11 laws that promote women’s rights?
105- Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
Assistance for small - scale women entrepreneurs
Anti - Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
The Anti-Rape Law of 1997 Inequality
Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998
Magna Carta of Women
National Women’s Day Inequality
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Expression (SOGIE)
Indigenous Peoples Rights Act 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371 of 1997).
What is the Law for the Ethnic Minorities?
Indigenous People Rights Act 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371 of 1997)
What Law is this?
Signed into law on February 2019 by President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law extends the previous 60-day (78 days for caesarian section delivery for women workers in the private sector) paid maternity leave to 105 days. The law also
entails an option to extend for an additional 30 days of unpaid leave. Additional 15 days of paid maternity leave shall also be granted to female solo parents.
105 - Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
What Law is this?
RA 6725 prohibits discrimination with respect to terms and conditions of employment solely based on sex. Under this law, any employer favoring a male employee over a female in terms of promotion, training opportunities, and other benefits solely on account of sex is considered discrimination.
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women
What Law is this?
Inequality RA 9262, or An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes, recognizes the need to protect the family and its
members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their safety and security. Under this law, the state also recognizes the need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety and security.
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
