Gender and Society

• The se acts include the Magna Carta for Women, which provided greater protection for women against discrimination, and the Anti - Violence Against Women and their Children Act, which provided greater protection.
• Gender and society in the Philippines are shaped by the country's history, culture, and colonial experience.
• The concept of gender in the Philippines is a complex one, with diverse ideas, experiences, and expressions that vary across the archipelago.
• There are many different gender identities and roles, and these are constantly in flux.
• Gender roles in the Philippines are highly influenced by traditional Filipino values and beliefs, which emphasize the importance of family, respect for elders, and a strong sense of community.
• Women in the Philippines are expected to embody particular roles in the home and community, such as being the primary caregivers and homemakers, while men are expected to be the breadwinners and leaders.
• Gender inequality is a major issue in the Philippines, with women more likely to be victims of violence, experience poverty, and be underrepresented in decision-making roles.
• The Philippines also has a high rate of teenage pregnancy, and access to reproductive health services is limited.
• Although the current situation is far from ideal, there are signs of progress towards gender equality in the Philippines.
• A number of laws have been passed that seek to protect women from gender-based discrimination, and there is an increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality.
• There are also a growing number of organizations and individuals who are actively working to promote gender equality in the country.
• Gender and society are highly important to Filipinos, as they are closely linked with the country’s social and cultural values.
• According to researcher Stephanie de Vera, "gender and society in the Philippines are closely intertwined with its history, culture and colonial experience, and are deeply embedded in Filipino values, beliefs, and traditions." De Vera notes that traditional Filipino values emphasize the importance of family, respect for elders, and a strong sense of community.
• These values have contributed to the development of gender roles, which have been reinforced by the Catholic Church.
• Gender and society in the Philippines are characterized by male dominance in economic and political roles, while women are largely relegated to the private sphere of the home.
• Women in the Philippines have fewer economic opportunities than men and are subject to discrimination in the workplace.
• Women are also less likely than men to be involved in decision-making processes.
• The culture in the Philippines is largely patriarchal, and as a result, there are gender disparities in education, health care, and access to resources.
• Despite the fact that women are now more likely to pursue higher education and participate in the labor force, they are still underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles.
• Gender is a social construct that is used to distinguish between people based on their perceived or assigned sex.
• Gender roles are often based on cultural norms and expectations.
• Bisexual is a person who is physically, emotionally, and/or romantically attracted to people of more than one gender.
• Asexual/Aromantic/Agender is a person who does not experience sexual attraction or romantic attraction, or who does not identify with any gender.
• In the pre-colonial period, there was a greater degree of gender equality, with both men and women having significant roles in decision-making and economic activities.
• The American colonization of the Philippines in the late 19th century also played a role in shaping Filipino gender roles.
• Gender, sex, and sexual orientation are distinct concepts that often intersect and influence each other, but they are not the same.
• Plus is an umbrella term for any gender identity and/or sexual orientation not listed above.
• The Filipino gender roles have been shaped by a long history of colonization, cultural influences, and religious beliefs that have shaped the society for centuries.
• Lesbian is a female-identified person who is physically, emotionally, and/or romantically attracted to other female-identified people.
• Gay is a male-identified person who is physically, emotionally, and/or romantically attracted to other male-identified people.
• Pansexual is a gender identity where a person is attracted to people of all gender identities.
• The Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century brought with it new influences on gender roles, with the Catholic Church playing a key role in institutionalizing the traditional gender norms.
• Chinese and Japanese cultures tended to be more patriarchal than Filipino culture, with the father being the head of the household and women having more limited roles in decision-making and economic activities.
• LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender, and/or Plus, representing a broader range of genders, sexual orientations, and identities than traditional definitions of sexuality and gender.
• Transgender is a person whose gender identity and/or expression is different from the gender they were assigned at birth.
• Examples of different genders included in the LGBTQIA+ acronym are non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming.
• Intersex is a person whose reproductive or sexual anatomy does not fit the typical definitions of male or female.
• Sex is a biological distinction based on reproductive organs and hormones, typically divided into two categories: male and female.
• The Spanish colonial period and the introduction of Catholicism led to a shift in gender roles, with women being confined to the home and men having greater authority.
• Queer/Questioning is an umbrella term used to refer to individuals with non-normative gender identities and/or sexual orientations.