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What is encompassed by the term 'violence against women'?
What is encompassed by the term 'violence against women'?
What percentage of ever-married women in the Philippines aged 15–49 had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their husband or partner?
What percentage of ever-married women in the Philippines aged 15–49 had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their husband or partner?
What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
Why does violence against women occur according to the text?
Why does violence against women occur according to the text?
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What forms of violence are considered gender-based according to the text?
What forms of violence are considered gender-based according to the text?
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What percentage of women in the Philippines had reported ever experiencing emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
What percentage of women in the Philippines had reported ever experiencing emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
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What percentage of ever-married women in the Philippines aged 15–49 had ever experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their husband or partner?
What percentage of ever-married women in the Philippines aged 15–49 had ever experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their husband or partner?
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What is the term 'violence against women' used to encompass?
What is the term 'violence against women' used to encompass?
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Why is violence against women considered gender-biased?
Why is violence against women considered gender-biased?
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What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
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Study Notes
Violence Against Women
- Encompasses physical, sexual, and emotional violence experienced by women
- Occurs due to deeply embedded societal norms, gender stereotypes, and power imbalance between men and women
Prevalence of Violence Against Women in the Philippines
- 23.4% of ever-married women aged 15-49 experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence by their husband or partner
- 29.4% of women experienced emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner
- 10.3% of women experienced sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or partner
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Test your knowledge of violence against women in the Philippines with this quiz. Explore the various forms of gender-based violence, including verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape. Understand the gender-biased nature of these acts and their impact on women in the country.