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    GENDER, POLITICS, AND

    THE STATE

    Asst. Prof. Simeon Ferdinand E.


    Feraro
    How does the
    state promote
    gender equality
    or inequality?
    How the state can promote equality

    1. Women’s policy
    machineries
    2. Developing women-
    friendly policies
    3. Gender mainstreaming
    4. Multiculturalism
    Women’s Policy Machineries

    •In lay terms, this means the state allows


    the establishment of groups and
    organizations that pursue women’s rights
    and advancements for gender equality
    •Advocacy groups
    •Gabriela
    •Kilusang Kababaihang Pilipina
    (Philippines Women's Movement)
    •Katipunan ng Kalayaan para sa
    Kababaihan (Organization of Women for
    Freedom) or KALAYAAN
    Developing Women Friendly Policies

    •Anti-discrimination and anti-sexual


    harassment policies in the work
    place
    •Laws against violence against
    women and children. Ex. Safe
    Spaces Act
    •Paternity and maternity leaves
    •Encouraging group activities that
    involve both men and women
    Gender Mainstreaming

    •According to Sivakumar (2016), “gender


    mainstreaming is Gender mainstreaming is the
    process of bringing a gender perspective into the
    mainstream activities of government at all levels
    including in policies, programs and projects.
    •It is a global strategy of achieving gender equality.
    •Involves using and considering different gender
    perspectives when crafting policies, laws,
    programs, and projects to ensure both men and
    women are able to utilize and benefit from them.
    Principles of Gender Mainstreaming

    •According to Wien (2010), there are 5 principles of


    gender mainstreaming:
    1.Gender-sensitive language.
    2.Gender-specific data collection and analysis.
    3.Equal access to and utilization of services
    4.Women and men are equally involved in decision
    making.
    5.Equal treatment is integrated into steering
    processes.
    GENDER SENSITIVE LANGUAGE
    Use of gender neutral
    nouns: doctor, police
    officer, firefighter,
    salesperson, nurse,
    entrepreneur, plumber,
    pilot, etc.

    • Texts referring to or addressing both women and men must


    make women and men equally visible.
    • This applies to, among others, forms, documents, telephone
    directories, texts on the intranet and the internet, advertising
    for events, folders, posters and films.
    • Attention must also be paid to a gender-sensitive choice of
    images when preparing public relations material.
    GENDER SPECIFIC DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

    • Data must be collected, analyzed and presented by gender.


    • Social dimensions, such as age, ethnicity, income and level
    of education should also be reflected where possible.
    • Gender-specific analysis of the initial situation must
    provide the basis for all decisions.
    GENDER SPECIFIC DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

    Source: http://rssocaraga.psa.gov.ph/content/gender-statistics-caraga-2010-
    2015
    EQUAL ACCESS TO & UTILIZATION OF SERVICES

    • It is important to identify:
    • Who uses the services (women or men or both)?
    • Who are the clients (women or men or both)?
    • Who are the target groups(women or men or botH) ?
    • Do women and men have different needs?
    • Are the different circumstances of women and men taken into
    account when planning and designing services?
    • Do all target groups have access to the same facilities or services?
    • Who benefits most?
    • Which group would suffer most if they could not use the services
    offered?
    • Are the offices providing the service structurally gendered and barrier
    free, (i.e. the waiting areas, lighting, access without steps, signage)?
    EQUAL ACCESS TO & UTILIZATION OF SERVICES

    • For example, in the design and


    construction of evacuation centers, the
    needs of both sexes are considered like
    proper segregation of facilities between
    sexes to ensure no untoward incidences
    of harassment happen.
    • Another example is the design of gender
    neutral uniforms to ensure that they are
    comfortable to wearers regardless of
    gender.
    • Gender neutral restrooms
    WOMEN & MEN ARE EQUALLY INVOLVED IN DECISION
    MAKING

    • There should be a balanced gender ratio at all levels of decision


    making.
    • This is also important when appointing working groups, project
    teams, commissions and advisory boards, as well as when
    organizing events, e.g. when selecting speakers.
    • Workplaces must be structurally gendered and barrier free where
    possible (e.g. gendered signage, sufficient lighting, avoiding
    potentially frightening situations as in poorly accessible basement
    archives, access without steps, social rooms for different
    occupations).
    EQUAL TREATMENT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE STEERING
    PROCESS

    • Paying attention to the


    different circumstances of
    women and men enhances:
    • the success rate,
    • effectiveness and
    • maximum utilization of staff
    and funds.
    • When doing organizational
    projections, targets, and
    accomplishments, they are
    processed without any
    reference to one’s gender.
    Gender Mainstreaming
    Multiculturalism

    •Attributes and behaviors of men and women are shaped by


    culture
    •Some long held beliefs about the roles appropriate to men
    and women are the main stumbling block in the attainment of
    gender equality
    •Multiculturalism opens doors for tolerance and dialogue
    •Multiculturalism encourages open-mindedness
    Social institutions that can reinforce gender
    equality

    • State- laws and statutes


    • Educational institutions-
    curriculum, character
    development
    • Mass media- stereotyping
    • Economy – opportunities
    and access to resources
    • Family- norms and
    acceptable behavior
    • Religion- morality
    Attitudes and Behavior that are Taboo for Men
    and Women in Philippine Society
    MEN WOMEN
    •Letting women pay during •Making the first move
    dates in courtships
    •Washing women’s clothes •Smoking & drinking

    •Crying openly in public •Watching pornography

    •Using make up, lip sticks, and •Premarital sex (losing

    other cosmetics virginity)


    •Promiscuity
    •Assertiveness (ability
    to speak one’s mind
    without fear of
    reprimand)
    Gender-based Crimes

    • According to Sarre et al (2021),


    men are more likely to commit
    the predatory & violent crimes:
    1. Predatory crimes- homicide,
    theft, robbery, rape, and murder.
    2. Hate crimes
    3. Crimes against the public
    (mugging, terrorism &
    kidnapping)
    Gender-based Crimes

    • According to Davies (2002),


    women are more likely to
    commit the following crimes:
    1. Economic crimes - customer
    theft or shoplifting, cheque
    frauds, forgeries, deceptions,
    estafa, drug related offences
    and offending related to sex
    work such as prostitution or
    soliciting.
    2. Moral crimes such as adultery
    Final Assessment
    TASK:

    Make a music video that addresses gender


    issues. Groups will select from the following
    themes:

    1.Relationships
    2.Employment and career opportunities
    3.Domestic violence
    4.Gender empowerment
    Final Assessment
    MECHANICS:

    1.Composed of four (4) groups


    2.Music and lyrics must be original
    3.Music video must not be more than 2:30 long
    4.Students are expected to be creative and
    resourceful in the production of the music
    video
    5.Videos must be uploaded via google drive
    and shareable via social media platforms.
    6.Deadline of submission will be the day of
    your final exam.
    Criteria for Grading
    MECHANICS:

    1.Originality 40%
    2.Resourcefulness 20%
    3.Content 20%
    4.Quality 20%

    5.Total 100%

    6.Deadline of submission is on May 15, 2022


    7.Deadline is FINAL! No extensions!
    Thank you very much
    for listening!!!

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