The Practice of Gender Equality As Perceived By Students in Kaylaway National High School, Nasugbu, Batangas
Keywords:
gender equality, perception, students, gender preference, gender treatment, gender acceptanceAbstract
INTRODUCTION
One of the major problems in the Philippines regarding practicing gender equality is discrimination against members of the LGBTQIA community. LGBTQIA which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual and asexual people are more likely to experience intolerance, discrimination, harassment, and the threat of violence due to their sexual orientation. This study aimed to evaluate the extent of practicing gender equality among the students as well as the teachers. The implementation of gender and development program will help the students to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of gender equality.
METHODS
The method used in the study was descriptive-qualitative method of research. The study identified the students' awareness about practicing the gender equality. The descriptive information is obtained through the use of devices or descriptive survey instruments in conducting measurements from selected respondents.
RESULTS
Most of the respondents were female and belong to 11 years old -15 years old. They were practicing gender equality in terms of sexual preference, gender treatment, and gender acceptance. There was significant relationship on the responses of respondents regarding sexual preference, gender treatment, and gender acceptance when they are grouped according to their profile variables. The Practice of Gender Equality Model that enhance the equality of the students in Kaylaway National High School was designed by the researcher.
DISCUSSIONS
The outcomes of the study revealed that the students were practicing gender equality in terms of sexual preference, gender acceptance and gender treatment. The students should increase their awareness on gender equality whether they are young or old, male or female. Similar study should be conducted in other settings to validate the results of this study. Implementation of the Gender Equality Model should be done to practice gender equality at all times.
