Understanding Violence Against Women in the Philippines Quiz
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What is encompassed by the term 'violence against women'?

  • Verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape (correct)
  • Verbal abuse, physical harassment, emotional neglect, and sexual harassment
  • Physical violence, psychological manipulation, emotional neglect, and sexual harassment
  • Physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, and sexual assault
  • 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% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 10%
  • 15%
  • What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?

  • 20% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 25%
  • Why does violence against women occur according to the text?

    <p>Precisely because of their gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms of violence are considered gender-based according to the text?

    <p>Physical, sexual, and emotional violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women in the Philippines had reported ever experiencing emotional violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>26%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'violence against women' used to encompass?

    <p>Verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is violence against women considered gender-biased?

    <p>Because it occurs precisely because of their gender, specifically because the victims are women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women in the Philippines had ever experienced sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or partner?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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