WE continue our discussion on the proposed Reproductive Health (RH) Bill. Section 4f. Gender Equity – refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of benefits and responsibilities between women and men, and often requires women-specific projects and programs to eliminate existing inequalities, inequities, policies and practices unfavorable to women.
Gender Equity is the most important single factor that defines a woman’s place in society. Unfortunately, it is also the least considered and least understood priorities in gender dealings by most governments. If one cares to look only (but deeply) into section 4f of the RH Bill, one will notice that it is a very involved section.
One can solve all the problems of women in this section and we don’t need to go any further to elaborate on any other section of the Bill. Therefore, this section is devoted extra time and extra length to do an in-depth study of all the aspects and problems related to gender equity.
There are many serious problems in this section that need to be addressed. Since it is concerned with women who are the victim, this section should be called “Gender Inequity.” First of all let us define what Gender Equity is. Gender equity is synonymous with a set of principles, human rights and attitudes that provide opportunities and create expectations about those individuals who are discriminated on the basis of gender.
Gender in this situation is generally applied to women. In the definition of gender equity, gender is never separate from nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender orientation, income or other diversities that define us as human beings. It offers a framework for educational reform in which all females, regardless of the above differences, are treated equally and equitably; and:
a) Are engaged in equal participation in civic duties;
b) Are prepared for future education, jobs and careers;
c) Set and meet high expectations for themselves, their family and others;
d) Develop as respectful and productive individuals, friends, family members, workers and citizens;
e) Receive equitable treatment and achieve equitable outcomes in school and beyond.
Equity and Equality are often used in synonymous terms. (To be continued next issue)(Issue of Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2011)
b) Are prepared for future education, jobs and careers;
c) Set and meet high expectations for themselves, their family and others;
d) Develop as respectful and productive individuals, friends, family members, workers and citizens;
e) Receive equitable treatment and achieve equitable outcomes in school and beyond.
Equity and Equality are often used in synonymous terms. (To be continued next issue)(Issue of Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2011)
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