Gender-based Discrimination Quiz
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What is a key right guaranteed to women by the Magna Carta of Women?

  • Equal pay in the workplace
  • Protection from violence (correct)
  • Priority in disaster response
  • Exclusive participation in sports
  • Why is it important to ensure the protection and security of women in disaster situations?

  • To prevent gender-based violence (correct)
  • To enforce male dominance
  • To limit their participation in relief efforts
  • To provide them with exclusive resources
  • What is a critical aspect of women's rights in relation to education according to the text?

  • Privileged access to education
  • Discrimination in training opportunities
  • Equal access to education (correct)
  • Exclusion from scholarships
  • Why is the equal participation of women in various fields considered necessary?

    <p>To promote diversity and representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal concept does the Magna Carta of Women aim to address?

    <p>Gender discrimination definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Magna Carta of Women, who should designate a gender focal point in Philippine embassies or consulates?

    <p>Department of Labor and Employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility for implementing the Magna Carta of Women?

    <p>Government offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will be held liable if a violation of women's rights is committed by a government agency?

    <p>The violator and the head of the local chief executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sanctions can be recommended by the Commission on Human Rights for violators under the Magna Carta of Women?

    <p>Civil service or other sanctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the implementation of the Magna Carta of Women, who is required to work together in strengthening programs for women migrant workers at Philippine foreign posts?

    <p>Department of Social Welfare and Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity will recommend appropriate administrative law, civil service, or other sanctions for violators to the Civil Service Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local Government?

    <p>Commission on Human Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Magna Carta of Women?

    <p>To ensure recognition, enjoyment, and exercise of women's rights without discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of gender discrimination, what does intersectionality refer to?

    <p>Discrimination compounded by or intersecting with other grounds or conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of individuals/entities does the law strictly prohibit discriminating against women?

    <p>Both public and private entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Magna Carta of Women guarantee regarding women's rights recognition?

    <p>Guarantees recognition without discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a measure or practice failing to provide mechanisms to offset sex or gender-based disadvantages according to the text?

    <p>It further restricts women's access to opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encompasses the rights of women under the Magna Carta of Women?

    <p>Rights recognized under international instruments and those enshrined in the Philippine Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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