Women's Global Struggles and Opportunities
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Which of the following is considered a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world?

  • Increased military presence
  • Global trade agreements
  • Economic growth through industrialization
  • Gender equality (correct)

    • What action is essential to eliminate violence against women and girls?

  • Eliminating harmful practices such as child marriage (correct)
  • Implementing stricter law enforcement methods
  • Increasing surveillance in public spaces
  • Promoting traditional gender roles

    • How can governments enhance gender equality in economic resources?

  • By prioritizing male ownership of land
  • By providing specialized training only for men
  • By undertaking reforms to give women equal rights to resources (correct)
  • By limiting women's access to financial institutions

    • What is a key element in ensuring women's participation in decision-making?

    <p>Promoting women's leadership and participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for providing universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights?

    <p>Enhanced information and communications technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action to achieve economic equality between genders?

    <p>Acknowledge and combat sextortion as a form of corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of discrimination does the lack of property rights for women exemplify?

    <p>Structural discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the synthesis by Anna Cristina Tuazon, what effect does merely wearing stilettos have on women's struggles?

    <p>It disrespects women's historical struggles and widens the gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader aim of social justice as defined in Calalang v. Williams?

    <p>To humanize laws and equalize social and economic forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainable social development require according to the content?

    <p>Equal access for women to social opportunities and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best captures the criticism of women's rights promotion as per the synthesis from the article?

    <p>It fails to address the root causes of gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome of effective promotion of women's rights?

    <p>A significant reduction in gender-related violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of governance could exacerbate economic gender inequality?

    <p>Weak governance combined with conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes male chauvinism?

    <p>A prejudiced belief that men are superior to women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended strategy to achieve the 30% threshold in women's political participation by 2023?

    <p>Incentivized gender quotas in party membership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a barrier to women's political participation?

    <p>Absence of party support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is women's political participation linked to gender equality?

    <p>It is fundamental to achieving gender equality and democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does education play in women's leadership?

    <p>A well-developed education system enhances women's leadership capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of the electoral system that favors men?

    <p>It develops policies that disadvantage women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best summarizes the United Nations' goals for women's empowerment?

    <p>To promote women's participation and leadership at all levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommended institutional actions for women's empowerment?

    <p>Institutionalization of women’s development programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Women's Global Struggles and Opportunities

    • The presentation is about the multifaceted struggles and opportunities faced by women globally.
    • Key learning outcomes include distinguishing the multifaceted image of women's long-standing struggles and summarizing the United Nations' complementary goals on women's empowerment.
    • Gender Inequality refers to the broad range of conditions by which women have been disadvantaged.

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    • Students should be able to understand the multifaceted aspects of women's long-standing struggles.
    • Students should be able to summarize the United Nations' complementary goals for women's empowerment.

    Gender Inequality

    • Gender inequality dwells within the household and stems from existing gendered social norms and perceptions, including ideological viewpoints.
    • Gender inequality also originates from newly defined rules and procedures.
    • Male chauvinism is the prejudiced belief that men are superior to women.

    Political Participation

    • Women's political participation is fundamental to achieving gender equality and a genuine democracy.

    Countries with Women in Top Positions

    • As of January 1, 2024, 15 countries had women as heads of state.
    • 16 countries had women as heads of government.
    • 80 countries had ever held women in a head of state position.
    • 27 countries had women in a head of state or government position as of January 1, 2024.

    Obstacles to Women's Leadership

    • Absence of party support is a significant obstacle.
    • A lack of development in education systems for women's leadership contributes to the problem.
    • The essence of existing electoral systems often favors men.

    Case Analysis: Summary

    • Case analysis involves group work and discussion on articles about women's political participation and leadership; analysis of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
    • Recommendations to achieve a 30% gender quota by 2023 include incentives for gender quotas in party membership; gender-based reforms within the party's charter; legislated quotas; institutionalization of women's programs; and the implementation of gender-inclusive policies.

    Economic Empowerment

    • Investment in women's empowerment yields substantial social and economic benefits.
    • A significant amount (12.5 billion hours) of unpaid care work is done by women globally.

    Why Invest in Women?

    • Companies with at least 15% women in senior management roles experience profitability increases of over 50%.
    • Investing in women could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025.

    Women in Crisis & the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • Women carry a substantial burden of unpaid care work (3.2x more than men).
    • During the COVID-19 pandemic, women made up 39% of the global job market but lost 54% of overall job roles by May 2020
    • Women are disproportionately represented in part-time and informal jobs, and experience poor working conditions and limited opportunities.
    • Not addressing the pandemic's gender impact could lower the global GDP by $1 trillion by 2030.

    Women's Economic Empowerment

    • Economic empowerment includes increased agency to voice and influence decisions in homes and communities, make strategic life choices, and retain control over resources.

    Multiplier Effect

    • Every pay check to a woman is an investment in human capital for the future generation.
    • A woman's income has a direct effect on family and community wellbeing (health, education, etc.).

    Case Analysis: Economic Gender Inequality, Conflict, & Weak Governance

    • Case analysis involves a collaborative group discussion about an article titled "Economic Gender Inequality Exacerbated by Conflict and Weak Governance."
    • Recommendations include acknowledging and combating sextortion as a form of corruption and recognizing the lack of property rights for women as a form of structural discrimination and economic violence.

    Sustainable Social Development

    • Sustainable social development requires equal access for women and men to social opportunities and services.

    Societal Justice

    • Justice involves humanizing laws and equalizing social and economic forces, aiming for a secular conception of justice. The quote comes from Calalang v. Williams 70 Phil. 726 (1940)

    Stats on Current Societal Issues

    • Nearly half of married women lack decision-making power in reproductive health and rights.
    • 57% of women (15-49 years old) take decisions on their sexual and reproductive health.
    • Over 1 in 4 women (15 and over) have experienced intimate partner violence.
    • 1 in 5 young women are married before their 18th birthday.

    Gender Disparities in Study & Work

    • Women are underrepresented in STEM and ICT fields despite a higher enrollment rate in higher education.
    • At the tertiary level, women enroll faster than men, but continue to be underrepresented.
    • Women (70 and older) are 20-30% more likely to die from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than men.
    • Women are the main caregivers in health-related situations for their partners, daughters, and daughters-in-law.

    Gender Equality Progress

    • The world is not on track to meet gender equality goals by 2030.
    • The attainment of gender equality could take 300 years to end child marriage; 286 years to close legal protection gaps; and 140 years to achieve equal representation in workplace leadership.

    Case Analysis: Women's Struggles Beyond Stilettos

    • Case analysis involves group discussion about the article "Women's Struggles Go Beyond Stilettos."
    • A key takeaway from the discussion involves the importance to respond positively regarding women's rights and ensure that the relevant programs positively benefit women's right to life, liberty, and property.

    Sustainable Development Goals

    • The presentation highlights the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

    Governments of the World Need to Do...

    • Undertake reforms to grant women equal economic rights, including access to land.
    • The use of information and communication technologies should be enhanced to support gender equality.
    • Policies and legislation supporting gender equality should be implemented.

    Synthesis

    • Gender equality is a continuous pursuit, not an overnight mission, and requires global cooperation to address women's continuous struggles.

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    This quiz covers the diverse struggles and opportunities faced by women worldwide, emphasizing their position in society. It also addresses gender inequality and the United Nations' initiatives aimed at promoting women's empowerment. Students will learn to identify and articulate these complex issues.

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