10 Questions
What is encompassed by the term 'violence against women'?
Verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape
What percentage of ever-married women in the Philippines aged 15–49 had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their husband or partner?
26%
What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
20%
Why does violence against women occur according to the text?
Precisely because of their gender
What forms of violence are considered gender-based according to the text?
Physical, sexual, and emotional violence
What percentage of women in the Philippines had reported ever experiencing emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
20%
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?
26%
What is the term 'violence against women' used to encompass?
Verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape
Why is violence against women considered gender-biased?
Because it occurs precisely because of their gender, specifically because the victims are women
What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?
5%
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
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.
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