Understanding Gender Issues

What is gender discrimination?

• Respecting people of different genders

• Treating someone unfairly because of their gender

• Offering equal opportunities to everyone

• Encouraging gender equality

An example of a gender stereotype is:

• Girls can be engineers

• Boys can be nurses

• Only boys are good at sports

• Everyone deserves respect

Which of the following describes gender equality?

• Men are better leaders

• Everyone should have equal rights and opportunities

• Only women should speak about their rights

• Boys and girls should have different rules

What is gender bias?

• Fair treatment for all genders

• A neutral opinion on gender

• Favoring one gender over another

• Promoting gender roles equally

A teacher who always lets boys answer Math questions and ignores girls is showing:

• Gender equality

• Gender fairness

• Gender bias

• No discrimination

Which action shows respect for gender diversity?

• Using inclusive language

• Making fun of someone’s identity

• Limiting roles based on gender

• Ignoring bullying

What should you do if you witness gender-based bullying?

• Laugh along

• Join the bully

• Walk away silently

• Report it and support the victim

Which of the following is a harmful gender stereotype?

• Boys should not cry

• Girls can be athletes

• Both genders can succeed

• Everyone deserves opportunities

When someone is treated unfairly in a job because of their gender, it is called:

• Gender expression

• Gender role

• Gender discrimination

• Gender respect

Which law protects women and children from abuse in the Philippines?

• Clean Water Act

• RA 9262 – Anti-VAWC

• Cybercrime Law

• Safe Spaces Act