Women's Global Struggles and Opportunities Unit III PDF

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This presentation outlines women's global struggles and opportunities, highlighting the multifaceted nature of these challenges. It touches upon intended learning outcomes and concepts such as gender inequality and political participation. The document emphasizes the need for inclusive policies and programs to address gender disparities.

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Unit III: WOMEN’S GLOBAL STRUGGLES AND OPPORTUNITIES SHEFFERD BIB S. BERNALES, Ph.D.,D.M. Associate Professor I, Faculty of Arts and Sciences [email protected] Distinguish the multifaceted image of women’s long- standing struggles; and Summar...

Unit III: WOMEN’S GLOBAL STRUGGLES AND OPPORTUNITIES SHEFFERD BIB S. BERNALES, Ph.D.,D.M. Associate Professor I, Faculty of Arts and Sciences [email protected] Distinguish the multifaceted image of women’s long- standing struggles; and Summarize United Nations’ complementary goals on women’s empowerment. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES It also dwells inside the household. “…refers to the broad It also stems from preexisting gendered range of conditions by social norms and perceptions, and to which women have been some extent ideological. disadvantaged…” It also arises from newly defined rules and procedures. Male Chauvinism a prejudiced belief of an individual or a group of individuals that men are superior to women. Women's political participation is fundamental to gender equality and genuine democracy. POLITICAL Countries with Women in the Highest Position of State (As of January 1, 2024) OBSTACLES Absence of party support Absence of a well-developed education system for women’s Essence of the electoral leadership system that favors men Case Analysis Women’s Political Participation and Leadership United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific  Group into five (5) groups;  Read the article and discuss with the group the article’s salient features; and  Come up with a group’s synthesis. Women’s Political Participation and Leadership United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Synthesis: In order to achieve the 30% threshold by 2023, the following are recommended: (1) Incentivized gender quotas in party’s membership; (2) Gender-based reform within the party’s charter; (3) Legislated gender quotas; (4) Institutionalization of women’s development programs; and (5) Enactment of gender-inclusive policy. …investment in the empowerment of women can yield large social and economic returns. ECONOMIC Case Analysis Economic Gender Inequality Exacerbated by Conflict and Weak Governance Kvinna till Kvinna  Group into five (5) groups;  Read the article and discuss with the group the article’s salient features; and  Come up with a group’s synthesis. Economic Gender Inequality Exacerbated by Conflict and Weak Governance Kvinna till Kvinna Synthesis: To ensure economic equality between genders, the following are recommended: (1) Acknowledge and combat sextortion as a form of corruption; and (2) Recognition of women’s lack of property rights as a form of structural discrimination and economic violence. Sustainable social development can only be achieved if women are given equal access with men to social opportunities and services. SOCIAL Social justice is…the humanization of laws and the equalization of social and economic forces by the State so that justice in its rational and objectively secular conception may at least be approximated. Calalang v. Williams 70 Phil. 726 (1940) Case Analysis Women’s Struggles Go Beyond Stilettos By Anna Cristina Tuazon  Group into five (5) groups;  Read the article and discuss with the group the article’s salient features; and  Come up with a group’s synthesis. Women’s Struggles Go Beyond Stilettos By Anna Cristina Tuazon Synthesis: Responsive promotion of women’s rights can never be as meaningful and impactful as merely wearing women’s stilettos. It only disrespects women, widening the gap, and mocking their long-standing and historical struggles. Society must do better than that. It must strive to guarantee women the effective promotion of their essence and ensure responsive programs that positively benefit their right to life, liberty, and property. End discrimination against women and girls Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a Eliminate violence against women necessary foundation for a and girls peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Eliminate all harmful practices such as child marriage Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work Ensure women’s participation and leadership in decision-making Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights Governments of the world must: Undertake reforms to Enhance the use of Adopt and strengthen give women equal information and policies and legislation rights to economic communications resources including land technology Leaders and citizens of the world should strive to develop and implement responsive programs that promote an equitable and inclusive system in pursuing the rights and welfare of men and women. Gender equality is not an overnight mission, but a continuing pursuit. End of Presentation Thank you

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