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What is the primary function of gender-responsive laws?
What is the primary function of gender-responsive laws?
Which of the following best describes the difference between gender-responsive and gender-neutral laws?
Which of the following best describes the difference between gender-responsive and gender-neutral laws?
Why are gender-responsive laws significant for marginalized groups?
Why are gender-responsive laws significant for marginalized groups?
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed upon by the United Nations in 2015?
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed upon by the United Nations in 2015?
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What is one of the key areas targeted by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is one of the key areas targeted by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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What does CEDAW primarily aim to achieve?
What does CEDAW primarily aim to achieve?
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How does CEDAW define discrimination against women?
How does CEDAW define discrimination against women?
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Which of the following statements is false regarding gender-responsive laws?
Which of the following statements is false regarding gender-responsive laws?
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What historical framework preceded the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What historical framework preceded the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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According to CEDAW, what is one measure signatory countries must undertake?
According to CEDAW, what is one measure signatory countries must undertake?
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What was one significant achievement of the MDGs regarding poverty?
What was one significant achievement of the MDGs regarding poverty?
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What is the main focus of goal seven of the MDGs?
What is the main focus of goal seven of the MDGs?
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Which of the following best describes a challenge that gender-blind laws may create?
Which of the following best describes a challenge that gender-blind laws may create?
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What major event led to the creation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?
What major event led to the creation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?
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What is a key difference between the MDGs and the SDGs?
What is a key difference between the MDGs and the SDGs?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 areas of concern in the BPfA?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 areas of concern in the BPfA?
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What was one of the key principles affirmed in the BPfA?
What was one of the key principles affirmed in the BPfA?
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What percentage of live births worldwide was assisted by skilled health professionals between 2012 and 2017?
What percentage of live births worldwide was assisted by skilled health professionals between 2012 and 2017?
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What challenge is highlighted regarding the progress of the SDGs?
What challenge is highlighted regarding the progress of the SDGs?
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What does CEDAW require regarding discriminatory laws?
What does CEDAW require regarding discriminatory laws?
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In the 2018 SDGs Report, what percentage of the world's workers made less than $1.90 per person per day?
In the 2018 SDGs Report, what percentage of the world's workers made less than $1.90 per person per day?
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What was a significant outcome of the international consensus reached at the BPfA?
What was a significant outcome of the international consensus reached at the BPfA?
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What recent trend has affected global hunger rates according to the 2018 SDGs Report?
What recent trend has affected global hunger rates according to the 2018 SDGs Report?
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What was the annual cost estimated to sustain the SDGs post-2015?
What was the annual cost estimated to sustain the SDGs post-2015?
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What constitutes economic abuse according to Sec. 5 (e) of VAWC?
What constitutes economic abuse according to Sec. 5 (e) of VAWC?
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Which behavior is categorized as verbal harassment?
Which behavior is categorized as verbal harassment?
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Which of the following is an example of visual harassment?
Which of the following is an example of visual harassment?
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What aspect differentiates psychological harassment from other forms of harassment?
What aspect differentiates psychological harassment from other forms of harassment?
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What is the primary focus of R.A. 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?
What is the primary focus of R.A. 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?
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Which action is considered a form of physical harassment?
Which action is considered a form of physical harassment?
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Which statement accurately describes acts of lasciviousness?
Which statement accurately describes acts of lasciviousness?
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What can be a psychological effect of harassment on victims?
What can be a psychological effect of harassment on victims?
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What is the primary aim of the Gender and Development Program (GAD)?
What is the primary aim of the Gender and Development Program (GAD)?
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Under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, who qualifies as a 'woman'?
Under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, who qualifies as a 'woman'?
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What does the term 'Gender Mainstreaming' entail?
What does the term 'Gender Mainstreaming' entail?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the definition of 'Violence against women and their children' under R.A. 9262?
Which aspect is NOT included in the definition of 'Violence against women and their children' under R.A. 9262?
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The Magna Carta of Women emphasizes that women are:
The Magna Carta of Women emphasizes that women are:
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What does the Gender and Development Program (GAD) seek to eliminate in its processes?
What does the Gender and Development Program (GAD) seek to eliminate in its processes?
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Which of these laws specifically supports victims of violence against women?
Which of these laws specifically supports victims of violence against women?
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What characterizes a development process according to the Gender and Development Program?
What characterizes a development process according to the Gender and Development Program?
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What is the primary objective of Republic Act 6725?
What is the primary objective of Republic Act 6725?
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of discrimination in the workplace?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of discrimination in the workplace?
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Under Philippine law, what constitutes rape?
Under Philippine law, what constitutes rape?
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What notable change did Republic Act 8353 implement regarding the classification of rape?
What notable change did Republic Act 8353 implement regarding the classification of rape?
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Which of the following is a requirement for applying the law under the definition of rape?
Which of the following is a requirement for applying the law under the definition of rape?
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Which of the following laws was authored by Leticia Ramos-Shahani?
Which of the following laws was authored by Leticia Ramos-Shahani?
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What does the Gender and Development Budget Policy require from government agencies?
What does the Gender and Development Budget Policy require from government agencies?
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What is a consequence of filing a rape case under the new classification?
What is a consequence of filing a rape case under the new classification?
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Study Notes
Module 6: Gender Responsive Laws
- This module examines the intersection of law and gender, focusing on how legal frameworks can be designed and implemented to promote gender equality and protect marginalized groups.
- Students will learn about gender-responsive laws, which go beyond gender-neutral approaches, addressing distinct needs, experiences, and challenges faced by different genders, particularly women and gender minorities.
- The module explores key legal instruments, both national and international, that support gender equality, including anti-violence laws, equal pay legislation, and reproductive rights.
Learning Outcomes
- Define gender-responsive laws and distinguish them from gender-neutral or gender-blind laws.
- Understand the significance of gender-responsive laws in achieving gender equality and protecting marginalized groups.
- Identify examples of gender-responsive legal frameworks and policies at local, national, and international levels.
Introduction: What are Gender Responsive Laws?
- Gender-responsive legislation makes legislative systems more responsive to explicit and implicit gender issues.
- It facilitates accountability in implementation, considering both specific needs of different sexes and diverse gender perspectives in social, economic, and political issues.
Warm-up Activity: Case Reading
- The activity involves understanding terms like discrimination, harassment, stereotypes, prejudice, violence, and abuse, in relation to Philippine law.
- The goal is to familiarize students with these terms and gauge how Philippine laws address these issues.
Lesson 1: SDG 5 and Other Global Initiatives
- The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the UN in 2015, outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- These goals aim to ensure peace, prosperity, and well-being for the planet and humankind.
- SDG 5, in particular, focuses on gender equality.
SDGs
- The study details the 17 goals encompassing various areas, such as poverty, sanitation, and building local economies, with an emphasis on people's social needs.
- It details how the SDGs build on the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which had tackled issues of poverty, hunger, education, and the environment from 2000 to 2015.
Progress and Challenges with the SDGs
- While progress has been made on some goals, particularly regarding improvements in health, challenges persist in meeting the 2030 targets. Examples include high levels of hunger and inequality, gender inequalities in the areas of leadership, economic participation, and legal protection.
- The UN and its member states have goals and targets that need to be reviewed, updated, and/or improved by 2020.
- Progress has been uneven across all the 17 SDG targets which particularly concerns women and girls.
International Instruments for Gender Responsive Governance
- International legal frameworks, including treaties, agreements, declarations, and conventions, establish standards for gender-responsive governance.
- International agreements, though pivotal for establishing frameworks, are less effective as a legal remedy compared to national policies which are often better suited to being applied in national judicial systems.
- Examples: The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Platform for Action.
The Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action (BPfA)
- A landmark document from the 4th World Conference on Women (1995).
- It provides a comprehensive blueprint of commitments to promote women's empowerment and gender equality in 12 key areas.
The Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313)
- It covers sexual harassment in public spaces, online, workplaces, and educational institutions.
- It improves on existing laws regarding sexual harassment by expanding their coverage.
RA 9262: Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
- This law defines violence against women, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, and outlining measures to protect victims.
RA 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
- Defines sexual harassment in employment, education, and training environments.
- Covers various types such as physical, verbal, and visual harassment, as well as psychological harassment.
RA 6725: Strengthening the Prohibition of Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace
- This law aims to prohibit discrimination against women in the workplace and promote a more equitable work environment.
RA 8353: Anti-Rape Law of 1997
- Reclassified rape as a crime against persons, shifting its classification from a private to a public offense.
- This means that anyone can file a rape case, even if the victim does not want to pursue the case.
Intersectionality
- Intersectionality emphasizes that discrimination and inequality are interconnected and affect individuals based on their multiple identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class, etc.
- Gender responsive laws must address the diverse layers of discrimination faced by women.
- Gender-responsive laws can address the unique challenges faced by women.
Legal Basis for Gender and Development
- Philippine law, specifically the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), adopts a "Gender and Development (GAD)" program.
- GAD programs seek to empower women, promoting self-determination, and making gender equality a fundamental value within development frameworks.
Gender Mainstreaming
- This is a strategy used in policies, programs, and projects to ensure women and men have equal benefit from the implementation of policies, programs, and/or projects.
- It seeks to integrate gender considerations into all areas and levels.
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This module explores the intersection of law and gender, emphasizing the necessity of gender-responsive laws to promote equality. Students will learn about key legal instruments designed to protect marginalized groups and address unique challenges faced by different genders. The focus is on understanding the significance of these laws and their implementation at various levels.
