MODULE 14-16 Flashcards
The rate of unemployment of women is higher than of men. There are also women that are not given fair opportunities in career advancement.
Discrimination
Inadequate physical facilities and occupational safety measures in dangerous chemicals, unreasonable work schedules, unjust compensation etc.
Poor working conditions
The Filipino workers’ wage is second to the lowest in the world (Union Bank of Switzerland study).
Low wages
3 Major Organizations Promoting
Gender Equality (Globally)
- Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
- UN Women
- The Gender and Development Network
3 Major Organizations Promoting
Gender Equality (Nationally)
- National Economic Development
Authority - Department of Education
- Philippine Commission on Women
aims to provide equal opportunities for women and men, as well as to integrate gender equality into policies and practices, both within participating States and the organization itself.
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
which works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, empowerment of women and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners
United Nation Women
a diverse, effective, and inclusive membership network made up of leading UK-based non-governmental organizations’(NGO) staff
Gender and Development Network
that aims to promote a whole-society approach to strengthen the linkages between government and non-government agencies and organizations,
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
refers to people’s understandings of what it means to be a citizen go to the heart of the various meanings of personal and national identity, political and electoral participation, and rights (Kabeer,2005).
Inclusive citizenship
refers to the legal status of an individual in a particular state that allows him or her to enjoy certain rights and protection. They are beneficiaries of social welfare programs and other public services and are guaranteed protection from internal and external threats.
Citizenship
it relates to an individual’s perception of his capacity to influence the political system toward a political end.
Political efficacy
it is the extent of engagement that an individual has with the political system in the attempt to achieve a goal.
Political Will
is “the process and institutions that contribute to public decision-making”.
Public governance
as state-authorized processes that allow citizens to voice their opinions and cast their votes about policies and programs that are directed towards the development of the citizens’ lives.
participatory governance
