1987 Constitution Article 2 Section 14
Summary
TLDRThe video script highlights the importance of gender equality in the Philippines, as mandated by the 1987 Constitution. It discusses the historical challenges faced by women and the progress made through legislation such as equal pay, anti-discrimination laws, and gender-based violence laws. The script also emphasizes international agreements, government initiatives, and the role of NGOs in promoting gender development. It calls for continued efforts to end discrimination and support women's rights.
Takeaways
- 🏛️ The 1987 Philippine Constitution emphasizes gender equality and the importance of women in nation-building.
- 🚫 The Constitution prohibits gender discrimination and promotes equal opportunities for both men and women.
- 📈 Historically, women have faced significant challenges in education, politics, employment, property rights, and reproductive health.
- 📊 Article 2 Section 14 of the Constitution mandates equal treatment before the law for women and men.
- 🌟 Women have made progress in leadership roles, reflecting the commitment to gender equality.
- 💼 Governments play a crucial role in adopting laws and policies that address gender disparities and discrimination.
- 📚 Examples of legislation supporting gender equality include gender-based violence laws, equal pay laws, and gender quota laws.
- 👶 Maternity and paternity leave policies aim to promote work-life balance and gender equality.
- 🚫 Anti-discrimination laws ensure equal treatment across various areas such as employment and education.
- 🌐 The Philippines has ratified international agreements that align with the goals of gender development and equality.
- 🌱 NGOs and civil society play a vital role in lobbying for change, conducting research, and providing services to promote gender equality.
Q & A
What is the significance of Section 14 in the 1987 Philippine Constitution regarding gender development?
-Section 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution emphasizes the importance of women in nation-building and pledges to offer gender equality before the law. It forms the basis for policies that support gender equality, combat discrimination, and advance the rights of women.
How does the inclusion of gender equality in the Philippine Constitution through the 14th amendments impact women's rights?
-The inclusion of gender equality through the 14th amendments marked significant progress in the fight for women's rights, ensuring equal protection under the law and granting suffrage, which are crucial steps towards eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal rights and opportunities.
What are the historical challenges women have faced in the Philippines?
-Historically, women in the Philippines have faced significant challenges in obtaining education, participating in politics, accessing employment and property rights, and controlling their reproductive health.
What is the role of legislation in promoting gender equality in the Philippines?
-Legislation plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality by adopting laws and policies that address gender disparities and discrimination, creating a framework for ensuring quality rights, opportunities, and protections for all genders.
Can you provide examples of legislation that support gender development and equality in various countries?
-Examples include gender-based violence laws, equal pay legislation, gender quota laws, policies providing maternity and paternity leave, anti-discrimination laws, and women empowerment laws.
How does the effectiveness of legislation on gender development and equality vary?
-The effectiveness of legislation can vary and depends on factors such as enforcement, social attitudes, and cultural norms.
What international agreements has the Philippines ratified that align with the goals of gender development?
-The Philippines has ratified several international agreements including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
What is the role of civil society and NGOs in promoting gender equality?
-Civil society and NGOs are important actors that articulate the needs and interests of citizens, lobby for change, carry out research, develop policies, mobilize resources, and even provide direct services. They play a crucial role in promoting gender equality.
What are some government initiatives in the Philippines that align with the Constitution's provisions on gender equality?
-Government initiatives include gender-sensitive education, programs for women's economic empowerment, legal reforms to address discrimination and violence against women, and gender-responsive budgeting to promote equitable resource distribution.
What are the potential future directions and challenges in advancing gender development in the Philippines?
-Future directions and challenges include supporting non-profit organizations focused on ending violence against women, promoting gender equality in leadership and decision-making, and addressing issues such as wage gaps, household responsibilities, and sexual violence.
How can individuals engage in supporting gender development and equality?
-Individuals can engage by supporting and advertising non-profit organizations, participating in events, and advocating for gender equality in their communities and workplaces.
Outlines
📜 Gender Equality in the Philippines Constitution
The first paragraph discusses the importance of Section 14 in the 1987 Philippine Constitution for gender development. It underscores the role of women in nation-building and the commitment to gender equality before the law. This section serves as a foundation for programs that combat discrimination and promote women's rights, advocating for equal opportunities and a legal system that considers gender. The paragraph also reflects on historical challenges faced by women in education, politics, employment, property rights, and reproductive health. It notes the progress made through constitutional amendments and the ongoing struggle for gender equality, particularly in political representation and healthcare access. The paragraph concludes with examples of women leaders and the assertion that all humans are equal, regardless of gender.
🌐 Legislative Measures for Gender Development
The second paragraph delves into the role of legislation in advancing gender development and equality. It highlights the importance of laws and policies that address gender disparities and discrimination. The paragraph provides examples of such legislative measures, including gender-based violence laws, equal pay legislation, gender quota laws, maternity and paternity leave policies, and anti-discrimination laws. It also mentions women empowerment laws and discusses the impact of landmark legal cases, such as Roe v. Wade and Obergefell v. Hodges, which have shaped gender rights interpretations. The paragraph further emphasizes the role of international agreements ratified by the Philippines, like the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.
🌱 The Role of Civil Society and NGOs in Gender Equality
The third paragraph focuses on the crucial role of civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in advocating for gender equality. It discusses how these organizations articulate citizens' needs, lobby for change, conduct research, and provide direct services. The paragraph also touches on the challenges faced by NGOs, such as building capacity and defining their roles in promoting gender equality. It mentions various government initiatives that align with the constitutional provisions on gender equality and women's rights, including gender-sensitive education, economic empowerment programs, legal reforms to address discrimination and violence against women, and gender-responsive budgeting. The paragraph concludes by calling for support for non-profit organizations and engagement in ending violence and discrimination against women, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive society.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gender Equality
💡Discrimination
💡Nation Building
💡Legislation
💡Gender-Based Violence
💡Equal Pay
💡Gender Quotas
💡Maternity and Paternity Leave
💡Anti-Discrimination Laws
💡Women Empowerment
💡International Agreements
Highlights
The Philippines 1987 Constitution emphasizes the importance of gender equality and women's role in nation-building.
Section 14 of the Constitution is crucial for advancing gender equality and combating discrimination.
Historical challenges faced by women include limited access to education, politics, employment, and property rights.
The 14th and 19th amendments marked significant progress in the fight for women's rights.
Article 2 Section 14 ensures fundamental equality before the law for both women and men.
Women's capabilities in various fields have been proven, challenging the notion of discrimination based on gender.
Legislation plays a crucial role in respecting gender development and promoting gender equality.
Examples of legislation include gender-based violence laws, equal pay legislation, and gender quota laws.
Policies like maternity and paternity leave promote work-life balance and gender equality.
Anti-discrimination laws ensure equal treatment in employment, education, and housing.
The Philippines has ratified international agreements promoting gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women.
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action focus on empowering women and their full participation in society.
The Sustainable Development Goals include achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls.
The Philippine government has programs aligned with the Constitution to promote gender equality and women's rights.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a vital role in advocating for gender equality and providing services.
The Philippine government's initiatives include gender-sensitive education and economic empowerment programs.
Future directions for advancing gender development should focus on supporting non-profit organizations and ending violence against women.
Transcripts
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the Philippines 1987 Constitutions are
taking two section 14 is crucial for
gender development this emphasizes the
importance of women in nation building
and pledges to offer gender equality
before the law this course forms the
basis for those and programs that
support gender equality combat
discrimination and Advance the rights of
women it promotes equal opportunities
and legal system that takes gender into
all supporting attempts to create a
society that is more inclusive and
equitable
Contrition of the long-standing struggle
to eliminate discrimination and ensure
equal rights and opportunities for all
individuals regardless of their gender
historically women have faced
significant challenges in obtaining
education participating in politics
assessing employment and property rights
in controlling their reproductive health
the inclusion of gender equality in the
institution through the 14th amendments
equal protection clause in the 19th
amendments granting of suffrage marked
significant progress in the fight for
women's rights however the struggle for
gender equality is ongoing as women
continue to face discrimination in areas
such as paid political representation
and access to healthcare overall
according to Article 2 Section 14 which
states that the states recognize the
role of women in nation building and
shall ensure that fundamental equality
before the law of women
women and men should be treated equally
and discrimination is prohibited since
women are also women they have the
rights to behave to do as they like and
to hold leadership position
nowadays we can observe that some of the
leaders in our town are women it is
because of the human rights women should
not face discrimination because they are
currently capable of doing all the main
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we are all humans we are all equal
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legislation place a crucial role in
respecting gender development and
promoting gender equality in country
by adopting low and policies that
addressed gender disparities and
discrimination governments
can't create a framework
for ensuring quality rights
opportunities and protections for all
genders here are some examples of how
legislation has been
used to support gender development and
equality in various countries number one
gender-based violence laws
many countries have implemented laws to
address gender-based violence such as
domestic violence sexual
assault and harassment
number two
equal pay legislation
loss promoting equal pay
aim to eliminate the gender wage Gap by
ensuring
the men when
men and women receive equal pay for
equal work
next is gender Kota loss gender quota
loss are designed to increase women's
representation in political and
decision-making position
policies
legislation providing maternity and
paternity leave aims to promote gender
equality by supporting work life balance
and parental responsibilities
number five anti-discrimination laws
discrimination laws will prohibit
discrimination based on gender ensuring
equal treatment in various areas such as
employment education and housing
next is women empowerment loss
some countries have enacted laws is
basically aimed to empowering women and
promoting gender equality
it's important to note that the impact
of legislation on gender development and
equality can vary and the effectiveness
of this loss depends on several factors
including enforcement social attitude
and cultural norms
the challenges that individuals
encounter in terms of gender development
initiatives especially by women are
discrimination given by the community
and the Judgment that states they are
not capable for helping the country's
economy and community
but as he stated in 1987 Constitution
Article to section 14 the state should
formulate strategies to expand women's
participation in non-household and
productive activities
and make them as the direct contributors
to the country's economic growth
it is the duty of the state to ensure
the quality before the law in all
aspects of National Life by identifying
or ending all the practices and systems
that are these unveiling gives to women
or discriminate again against them
in addition our women have proven their
capabilities in different fields in
business professions Arts education and
in public service even internationally
in the past even today women involve
themselves in worthy causes or
activities involving National concerns
Landmark legal cases highlight
significant legal cases of decisions
related to gender developments and
rights that have shaped the
interpretation of the section
Landmark legal cases related to gender
development and rights have played a
crucial role in shaping interpretations
and policies for instance cases like Roy
v Wade 1973 established a women's right
to choose regarding Reproductive Rights
and
obergy fell V Hodge 28 2015 extended
marriage rights to same-sex couples
impacting gender and sexual orientation
equality these cases have set legal
precedence influencing how gender and
rights are understood and protect in the
legal framework
International agreements the Philippines
has ratified several International
agreements and conventions that align
with the goals of gender development as
outlined in the 1987 Constitution
Article number two section 14. number
one convention on the elimination of all
forms of discrimination against women
saidao the Philippines ratified said
though in 1981. this treaty promotes
gender equality and aims to eliminate
discrimination against women in all
areas of life including political
economic and socialist spheres number
two Beijing declaration and platform for
action
the Philippines endorsed the Beijing
declaration and platform for Action in
1995. this International agreement
focuses on empowering women and ensuring
their full participation in all aspects
of society including education
employment and decision making processes
number three
sustainable development goals sdgs the
Philippines along with other United
Nations member states
adopted the sdgs in 2015. these goals
include achieving gender equality and
empowering all women and girls
they provide they provide a
comprehensive framework for promoting
gender development and addressing gender
disparities
number four convention on the right on
the rights of the child CRC although not
specifically focused on gender
development the CRC
ratified by the Philippines in 1990
includes Provisions to protect the
rights of girls and promote their equal
opportunities
the importance of eliminating
gender-based discrimination and ensuring
that girls have access to education
education health care and protection
from exploitation these are just a few
examples of International agreements and
conventions ratified by the Philippines
that align with the goals of gender
development outlined in the 1987
Constitution these agreements provides a
framework for for promoting gender
equality eliminating discrimination and
empowering women and girls in various
aspects of life
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