Gender Equality as Perceived by Grade Six Pupils in Tala Elementary School Nasugbu, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Gender and development are a program of the government. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of pupils regarding gender equality.

METHODS

We conduct data gathering to determine the perception of the pupils regarding gender equality.

RESULTS

Most respondents were aged 11, and female. The study revealed that the gender equality of the respondent has been observed by the pupils particularly on their acceptability of lesbian and gay pupils as they rated Agree on all items about gender equality. There is no significant relationship in the perceptions of respondents regarding gender equality and Profile variables. The Gender Equality Model was designed by the researcher.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers should increase the awareness of pupils regarding gender equality through the integration of Gender and Development. The school should strengthen the implementation of Gender and development Program to decrease discrimination among pupils. Teachers should provide conferences and meetings to all parents to make them aware of this matter. The designed Gender Equality Model should be implemented to further enhance the awareness of pupils towards gender equality.