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The document discusses gender inequality in the Philippines, specifically in the workplace and government. While the Philippines leads Asia Pacific in gender equality at work, inequality still exists, especially for lower-income women. There is also a lack of women in top government and business positions. To further promote equality, the document recommends increasing family-friendly policies, improving gender balance in male-dominated industries, and strengthening incentives for women's participation in the workforce.

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Position Paper - Purpcomm

The document discusses gender inequality in the Philippines, specifically in the workplace and government. While the Philippines leads Asia Pacific in gender equality at work, inequality still exists, especially for lower-income women. There is also a lack of women in top government and business positions. To further promote equality, the document recommends increasing family-friendly policies, improving gender balance in male-dominated industries, and strengthening incentives for women's participation in the workforce.

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Campos, Charlotte Kyle S.

January 16, 2019

BSA I – 01

Gender inequality is still very rampant in some places in the world particularly in a
country where patriarchy is highly recognized and patronized. According to Amy Parziale,
“gender inequality can be defined as allowing people different opportunities due to
perceived differences based solely on issues of gender. Gender discrimination is the
prejudicial treatment of an individual or group due to gender. Gender inequality and
discrimination are generally discussed as pertaining to women, but anyone can
experience gender-based inequality or discrimination.” Gender inequality is visible and
sensible mostly in third world countries. It can be felt in different ways such as having
unequal opportunities in accessing health, education, political representation, labor
market especially in the work place. Gender inequality remains a major barrier to the
development of these areas. Work place is one area that many people feel the need to
survive and fight against the patriarchy system. Gender inequality should be addressed
as it is critical to sustaining developments and economic developments in gender equality.

Gender inequality in the work place is not really an issue in the Philippines but is
still talked about every now and then. In fact, according to the study held by McKinsey
Global Institute (MGI), Philippines leads the Asia Pacific region in terms of gender equality
in work but it does not mean that it has no room for improvements. The study found that
even though the Philippines is leading against the other Asia Pacific countries in terms of
gender equality in work, socioeconomic status still affects the experience of the lower-
income Filipinas as they still face a considerable gender gabs and less opportunity.

Philippine government and companies should also consider these measures


recommended by the study: 1) to increase access to, and equal provision of, family-
friendly policies in the workplace; 2) to introduce policies and programs to improve gender
balance in male-dominated industries; 3) to strengthen economic incentives for women
to remain in the workplace; 4) to reduce barriers to labor-force participation by young
mothers and single parents; 5) to use financial products and services to increase
economic empowerment for less-educated women and; 6) to accelerate implementation
of programs to improve maternal health in rural and isolated areas.

According to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), gender


inequality still prevails in the Philippine government and the business sector with a few
women holding top positions where key policies are usually decided. The lack of
representation of Filipina women in the industry especially in the top business posts such
as chief-level positions, board memberships and director positions. According to the data
World Bank showed, there is only 32% and 11% Filipino women holding corporate
executive and board member positions in the Philippines respectively.

The low level of Filipino women representation in the electoral office may be a
cause to the limited involvement of women in electoral politics and not to how the public
perceive to vote for them. The study held by the Philippine Institute for Development
Studies (PIDS) also noted how the importance of including women in key discussion since
they see different aspects of the situations from men. “A greater participation of women
in all industry levels is good for business since female managers and decision-makers
see additional aspects of problems and solutions in the daily operations of their
companies. Women are informed by their own challenges and experiences, which are
different from those of men,” the study said.

However, a study conducted by monster.com, showed the opposite of it. An


alarming 76% of female respondents still admits that they deal with inequality and
prejudice on a daily basis. The research also showed that out of 900 women surveyed
locally, 18% say they experience things like being “talked down to” by their bosses, or
being called names such as “bossy”.

Philippines may be striving in fighting the gender parity but it cannot be denied that
it is still one of the major problems as of today especially in terms of Filipino women
representing different positions – politically or in business setting. By reinforcing
opportunities for higher-income women and extending them to the lower-income women,
the Philippines could add $40 billion to its annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025.
References:

Hapal, D. K. (2018, May 18). PH leads Asia Pacific on gender equality in work. Retrieved
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Gender Inequality and Discrimination. (n.d.). Retrieved from


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Merez, A. (2018, March 10). State think tank: Not enough women in top PH posts.
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HR in ASIA – 76% Women and Working Mothers in Philippines Still Experience


Workplace Discrimination. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.hrinasia.com/general/76-
women-and-working-mothers-in-philippines-still-experience-workplace-
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