Gender-Friendliness of Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Equality among man and woman is the primary concern of the Philippine society today. This must be practiced in society, no matter how urbanized or rural the place is. Additionally, the process of having gender equality and gender responsive must not only be practice during adulthood. It must start at a young age. In support of this, the Department of Education has different programs on Gender and Development in support for the development of of-of gender-responsive and gender friendliness of the school. Gender issues need to be discussed at the municipal level to eliminate gender biases among schools, hence, this triggers the researcher to study on the gender-responsive and gender friendliness of the schools in the District of Magallanes for the researcher believes that exploring these issues on gender will help to improve educational access, equity, and participation of all learners.

METHODS

This research study utilized mixed-methods of both qualitative and quantitative research. It utilized the Gender in Education Network in Asia-Pacific (GENIA) Toolkit that was rated by the respondents by tickling YES or NO and providing Means of Verification (MOV) and remarks. Descriptive method of research was used to answer the questions concerning the status of the subject of the study. Frequency count and percentage were usedto analyze the data given.

RESULTS

The following conclusions and recommendations are made based on the result of this study

Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes are gender-friendly in terms of health and security issues.

Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes are gender-friendly in terms of school and classroom facilities.

Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes are gender-friendly in terms of students' participation and decision making except for deciding on the school rules and regulations.

Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes are gender-friendly in terms of guidance and counseling services.

Schools in the Municipality of Magallanes are gender-friendly in terms of community members and parents.

DISCUSSIONS

Public Elementary and secondary schools in the municipality of Magallanes are public elementary and secondary schools in the Municipality of Magallanes, Cavite is gender-friendly in terms of security and health programs are given to the learners, school and classroom facilities, students' participation in decision-making, guidance and counseling, and community member and parents.