Understanding Culture, Society and Politics (Part IV) Flashcards

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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.

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Social Inequality

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have been a subject of inequality.

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Gender and sexual orientation

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Traditionally, ________ were regarded as placed in the lower social status in society compared to men.

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Women

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________ 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.

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Men

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A similar situation is experienced by the _____ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community whose gender preferences are subject to discrimination in society.

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LGBT

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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.

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Ethnic Minorities

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____________ are also victims of inequality and deprived of opportunities in society especially, in the employment sector due to their physical impairments

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Person with disabilities (PWD) or Differently- abled persons

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Members of society that have more power than others are called dominant members.

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Minorities in the social structure

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_______________ & ___________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

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Discrimination and Prejudice

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______________ 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.

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Prejudice

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__________ is an act while ________ is an attitude

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Discrimination & Attitude

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__________ refers to our tendency to picture all members of a category as having the same qualities.

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Stereotyping

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Usually, _________ is a result of overgeneralization

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Stereotyping

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_________ is the belief that our nation, race, or group is the best or superior to others.

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Ethnocentrism

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____________ is a situation when people encounter problems that they do not know how to solve.

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Scapegoating

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____________ often, they feel frustrated, and eventually, it leads to aggression.

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Scapegoating

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__________ When it happens, people usually look at someone or something else to be blamed for their troubles or problems.

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Scapegoating

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___________ is the belief that one’s race is superior and has the right to control or direct others.

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Racism

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What is the first way by which social inequality can be addressed?

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Policy Legislation

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What are the 11 laws that promote women’s rights?

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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).

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What is the Law for the Ethnic Minorities?

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Indigenous People Rights Act 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371 of 1997)

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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.

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105 - Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

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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.

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Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women

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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.

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Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004

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What Law is this?

This law seeks to provide all possible assistance to Filipino women in their pursuit of owning, operating, and managing small business enterprises. RA 7882, or the Act that states the Provision of Assistance to Women Engaging in Micro and Cottage Business Enterprises, and for other purposes, was approved in February 1995.

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Assistance for small - scale women entrepreneurs

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What Law is this?

RA 7877 addresses the issue of sexual harassment committed in employment, education, or training
environment. It was signed into law on February 14, 1995, under former President Fidel Ramos’ administration. Sexual favors made as a condition in the employment or granting promotions or privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating, or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate,
deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect is punishable by law.

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Anti- Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

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What Law is this?

RA 8353 states that any person having carnal knowledge of a woman through force, threat, or
intimidation or by means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority will be punished.
Depending on the severity of the case, the offense may be punishable reclusion perpetua or life
imprisonment.

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The Anti-Rape Law of 1997 Inequality

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What Law is this?

RA 8505 declares the policy of the State to provide necessary assistance and protection for rape
victims. The government shall coordinate its various agencies and non-government organizations to
work hand in hand for the establishment and operation of a rape crisis center in every province and city that shall assist and protect rape victims in the litigation of their cases and their recovery.

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Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998

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What Law is this?

RA 8505 declares the policy of the State to provide necessary assistance and protection for rape
victims. The government shall coordinate its various agencies and non-government organizations to
work hand in hand for the establishment and operation of a rape crisis center in every province and city that shall assist and protect rape victims in the litigation of their cases and their recovery.

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Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998

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What Law is this?

RA 9710 is a comprehensive women’s human 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. It conveys a framework of rights for women based directly on international law. Pursuant to this law is Executive Order 273 that states the approval and adoption of the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development, 1995-2025.

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Magna Carta of Women

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What Law is this?

RA 6949 declares the eighth day of March every year as a special working holiday.

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National Women’s Day Inequality

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What Law is this?

Equality Bill, also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill (ADB), is a bill that
was proposed by the Congress of the Philippines. It is intended to prevent various economic and public accommodation-related acts of discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation,
gender identity, or expression. The version in the House of Representatives passed its third reading most recently on September 20, 2017, but died in the Senate. It has been refiled for the 18th Congress.

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Expression (SOGIE)

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What Law is this?

It is an Act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural
Communities/Indigenous Peoples, creating a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing implementing mechanisms, appropriating funds, therefore, and for other purposes.

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Indigenous Peoples Rights Act 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371 of 1997).

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

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*RA 10070
*RA 10366
*RA 10524
*RA 10754
- RA 11106
*RA 11228
*RA 1179
*RA 1373
*RA 3562
*RA 4564
* RA 5250
*RA 6759
*RA 7277
*RA 9442

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

Establishing Institutional Mechanism To Ensure The Implementation Of Programs And Services For Persons With Disabilities In Every Province, City and Municipality, Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The Magna Carta For Disabled Persons, As Amended, And For Other Purposes.

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*RA 10070

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Authorizing The Commission On Elections To Establish Precincts Assigned To
Accessible Polling Places Exclusively For Persons With Disabilities And Senior Citizens

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*RA 10366

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Expanding The Positions Reserved For Persons With Disability, Amending For
The Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The Magna Carta For Persons With Disability

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*RA 10524

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Expanding The Benefits And Privileges Of Persons With Disability (PWD)

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*RA 10754

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Declaring The Filipino Sign Language As The National Sign Language Of The Filipino Deaf And The Official Sign Language Of Government In All

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RA 11106

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

– An Act Providing For The Mandatory Philhealth Coverage For All Persons With Disability (PWDs), Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For Persons With Disability”

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*RA 11228

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act To Provide For The Promotion Of Vocational Rehabilitation Of The Blind And Other Handicapped Persons And Their Return To Civil Employment

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*RA 1179

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Authorizing The Philippine Sportswriters Association To Hold One Benefit Boxing Show Every Year, The Net Proceeds Of Which Shall Constitute A Trust Fund For The Benefit Or Disabled Filipino-
Boxers

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*RA 1373

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act To Promote The Education Of The Blind In The Philippines

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*RA 3562

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Authorizing The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office To Hold Annually One Special Sweepstakes Race For The Exclusive Use Of The Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Welfare Administrations, In Its Development And Expansion Program For The Physically Disabled Throughout The Philippines.

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*RA 4564

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Establishing A Ten-Year Training Program For Teachers Of Special And
Exceptional Children In The Philippines And Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds Thereof.

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  • RA 5250
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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Declaring August One Of Each Year As White Cane Safety Day In The Philippines And For Other Purposes

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*RA 6759

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Providing For The Rehabilitation, Self-Development And Self-Reliance Of
Disabled Person And Their Integration Into The Mainstream Of Society And For Other Purposes.

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*RA 7277

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What are the following laws are passed to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise Known As The “Magna Carta For
Disabled Persons, And For Other Purposes”

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*RA 9442