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• Sex _ refers to the basic, biologically given psychological differences between males and females.
• Gender_ Refers to a culture`s social construction of differences between the sexes.
• Gender Equality_ refers to the principle of equality between women and men and equal rights to enjoy conditions in realizing their full potentials
• Gender Equity_ refers to the policies, instruments, programs and actions that address the disadvantaged positions of women in society.
• The 1987 _ Constitution has first paved a way for women empowerment.
• Article II section 14 _ the role of the women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men
• Republic Act no 7192 _ women in Development and Nation Building Act was passed. Assistance fund shall be set aside to support programs and activities for women.
• NEDA National Economic Development Authority _ is the responsible agency in ensuring active participation and involvement of women in any program or project that will be implemented by the government.
• Republic Act 7877 or otherwise known as Anti-Sexual harassment Act of 1995. this statute guarantees full respects for human rights and upholds a dignity of workers.
• 2008, Magna Carta for Women or RA No 9710. was promulgated affirming the role of women in nation building. Promote women empowerment.
• This memorandum clearly stated that married women has an option to use the same name as their husband, but no a duty. Accordance with RA NO 7192 & RA NO 9710, Memorandum Circular No 2016-07
• RA 9262 - Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) act of 2004. This law aims to protect women from all forms of violence.
• Simply referred to as the plan. _ Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development 1995-2025
• What is the Meaning of GAD?

  Gender and Development
• This is known as the _ Condonation Doctrine, wherein the crime is considered to be forgiven if the offended party has expressedly forgiven the perpetrator of the felony.
• RA 10354 known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive health Act of 2012 _ recognizes the rights of all to equality and nondiscrimination
• True. Men and Women have different leadership styles
• True. Men are the primarily given the responsibility for affairs in the public sphere (politics and economic)