DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Quarter 2 11
OBJECTIVE/S: At the end you are expected to: Integrate the feminist perspective in analyzing social problems and issues. ‹#›
Asses of the following statement of Feminist theory which is acceptable to the theory. It seeks to outsmart men in the society. It is focused on the inclusion of LGBTQ in the society. It seeks to improve the overall condition of women in the society. It deals with the deeper reconstruction of men and women in the society
2. If Sex pertains to the physiological differences between men and women, while Gender is the sexual preferences, how will it affect to career choice. Only men can work in the industry while women will do housework Women are not able to work in corporate world There will be gender biased in the workplace There will be confusion of career choices.
3. Analyzed the following Women’s Rights which is relevance to the science of the time Women can only choice home economic subjects Women has a constraint of health and education Women must remain voiceless of abuses and opportunities Women can choice any courses according to their interest and skills 4. A French Philosopher who believed that women should be accepted in any job because of skills and aptitude. Adam Smith c. Fourier Sarte d. Daniel
5. Evaluate the statement which disregards Women’s right? Women can work. Women can own properties. Women can acquire equal responsibility. Women must remain voiceless of abuses and opportunities 6. What principle that seeks to promote sexual freedom? Feminism c. Marxism Colonialism d. Positivism
7. Feminist movements were divided into waves in fighting for change, the first wave was focus on promoting women’s ___________________? Right to vote Right to Integrity Right to reproductive health Right to protection 8. Which of the following null and void on the Basic Principles of Feminism? Working to increase inequality Expanding human choice Working to increase equality Elimination of gender stratification
9. Appraise the Alienation of Female Workers that prevent them to join workers union. Alienation from oneself Alienation from their family Alienation from their fellow workers Alienation from the product of their labor 10.Feminist movement that was instrumental in the institutionalization of women’s right to vote: Liberal c. Marxist Black d. Cultural
11.A working woman is entitled 120 days to take care of her child after giving birth according to the law, what do you think is the acceptable reason? Women can have more time for herself Women can properly nurture the infant Women has an injury during birth giving Women can enjoy more time with the family 12.Examine Basic Principles of Feminism which is erroneous to their teaching? Working to increase inequality Expanding human choice Working to increase equality Elimination of gender stratification
13.Feminism allows equal opportunities for both sexes. Gender roles (a set of conforming rules that say how a person should behave based on their gender) can be harmful to the individual. Evaluate the relevance and applicability to sign of time. Working to increase equality Expanding masculinity choice Working to increase inequality Elimination of gender stratification 14.The kind of Alienation of Female Workers that prevent them to join workers union. Alienation from oneself Alienation from their family Alienation from their fellow workers Alienation from the product of their labor
15.One of the basic principles of Feminism is “Expanding Human Choice”, analyze statement tells which is invalid to the principle? Feminists believe that both men and women should have the freedom to develop their human interests Feminists oppose laws and cultural norms that limit women’s income Feminists seeks to understand the prevailing gender inequality Feminist seeks on aesthetic knowledge
What’s New Reflectively read the lyrics sang by Beyonce “Who Rans the World (Girls). After reading reflectively the lyrics, think of local women or national women who make a difference in the community or in the country. Think of prominent women in your community/country in any field of expertise who made a difference in terms of the following: Education b. Politics c. Business d. Medicine e. Entertainment f. Religion g. Media h. Arts
An example is shown in the table below Name of Prominent Women Field of Expertise Contribution to the Community Corazon Aquino Politics The first president of the Philippines who revolutionized democracy in the country Process Questions What resemblances do they have in common? How did these women create an impact in the society? Explain the relevance of involvement of women to social science?
Feministic theory is an ideology, and a social movement that seeks to improve the overall condition of women in society. It challenges the unequal power relations between men and women that manifest in various aspects of society such as the economy, politics, culture, language, military, education, and media. Feminists seek to change mainstream society’s distorted perception of women’s role in nation-building and development. Stereotypes against women have also limited their full potential. Among these misconceptions are that women are physically and emotionally weak, impulsive buyers, illogical decision-makers, poor at Math, and fickle-minded. Research has proven these notions to be wrong, baseless, and unjust.
Feminist Theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical, fictional, or philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women’s and men’s social roles, experiences, interests, chores and feminist politics in a variety of fields, such as anthropology and sociology, communication, media studies, psychoanalysis, home economics, literature, education and philosophy. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. The aims of Feminism are to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's and men's social roles, experiences, interests, chores, and feminist politics in a variety of fields, such as anthropology and sociology, communication, media studies, psychoanalysis, home economics, literature, education, and philosophy.
Feministic theory allows equal opportunities for both sexes. Gender roles (a set of conforming rules that say how a person should behave based on their gender) can be harmful to the individual. It is also unfair to place pressure on boys to fulfil certain roles that are based on their gender. It begins by establishing a link between feminine gender and feminist values, which include cooperation, respect, caring, nurturance, interconnection, justice, equity, honesty, sensitivity, perceptiveness, intuition, altruism, fair- ness, morality, and commitment. Feministic theory represents a body of knowledge that allows us
to break the cycle of repetition and live our lives based upon KNOWLEDGE rather than IGNORANCE. However, Feminism is different to feminist theory. Feminism is a belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. Although largely originating in the West, feminism is manifested worldwide and is represented by various institutions committed to activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests. It is also an organized effort to give women the same economic , social , and political rights as men
Definition of Terms Sex pertains to the physiological and biological differences between men and women. Gender , on the hand, is the identity of masculinity or feminity that is socially constructed and culturally influenced. For example, boys are conditioned to play with toy guns while girls are socialized to play with dolls and toy kitchen sets. Class refers to groups of people with similar status on the bases of income and wealth, as well as individuals who share control over the means or factors of production (land and capital). Examples of this are slaves, slaveowners, peasant class, land-owning class, working class and capitalist class.
Feminist Movement The history of the modern western feminist movements is divided into three “waves”. Each wave dealt with different aspects of the same feminist issues. The first wave comprised women’s suffrage movements of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, promoting women’s right to vote. The second wave was associated with the ideas and actions of the women’s liberation movement beginning in the 1960s. The second wave campaigned for legal and social equality for women. The third wave is a continuation of and a reaction to the perceived failures of second-wave feminism, beginning in the 1990s.
9 Major Strands of Feministic Theory There is a wide range of feminist theories and each has a particular focus, assumption, and advocacy. Over time, various strands of feminism emerged to complement, reinforce, or challenge the existing range of perspectives. In our discussion, we will focus on the contributions of liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, Black feminism, Third World feminism, and ecofeminism in the struggle for women empowerment and social justice. Women’s Rights to …... Work, Just Wave, Own Property, Vote, Hold Public Office, Enter Contract, Maternity Leave, Bodily Autonomy & Integrity, Education, Health, Reproductive Health, Information, Have Equal Right within Marriage, Family Protection and Protection from Rape and Sexual Assault
9 Liberal feminism believes that enhancing women’s social status is possible through institutional reforms in the realms of education, legislation, and governance. In the course of history, the liberal feminist movement was instrumental in the institutionalization of women’s right to vote and hold public office. Marxist feminism asserts that the condition of women can be better understood by examining and challenging the intersection of the oppressive sex- gender system and the prevailing class structure. This strand of feminism combines women’s perspective with class analysis as a framework for challenging the prevailing and unjust social system. It argues that the elimination of gender inequality is only possible by dismantling class inequality. Marxist feminists also denounce how women workers in factories, along with their male counterparts,
9 experience alienation in various forms. Black feminism emerged as a strong reaction against the tendency of the western feminist movement to focus only on the conditions of the white, middle- class, female population. Traditional liberal feminists are heavily criticized by black feminists and Third World feminists for failing to take into consideration the unique conditions and struggles of women in the Third World. Third-World women experience multiple burdens of oppression by virtue of their gender, ethnicity, and social class.
9 Alienation of Female (and Male) Workers Alienation from oneself – The system of over-restrictive division of labor and emasculating workload prevent women workers from developing their full human potential. Alienation from their fellow workers – The practice of covert and overt union- busting operation denies women workers opportunities to forge class solidarity with their fellow oppressed. Alienation from the product of their labor – The prohibitive market price of commodities deprives women workers with meager wages of the opportunity to enjoy the products of their own labor.
Basic Principles in Feministic Theory Working to increase equality : Feminist thought links ideas to action, insisting we should push for change toward gender equality and not just talk about it. Expanding human choice: Feminists believe that both men and women should have the freedom to develop their human interests and talents, even if those interests and talents conflict with the status qou. Eliminating gender stratification: Feminists oppose laws and cultural norms that limit income, educational
and job opportunities for women. Ending sexual violence and promoting sexual freedom: Feminists feel that women should have control over their sexuality and reproduction.
Concept Mapping: From your own understanding complete the concept map below on the role of Men and Women in (Family, Workplace & Society). Consider the Philippine setting in giving your answers. You are free to make your own concept map and be creative in doing this activity and use a separate piece of paper.
Activity Instruction: Choose one institution from the list below and share your knowledge and personal experience where Gender Inequality is present through a reflection paper. Family School Community Church How does Gender Inequality affect our society? As a student, how can you contribute to promote gender equality? in your own family? in your society? ‹#›
ASSESSMENT Multiple Choice: Write the letter of your correct answer in the answer sheet. And explain your answer briefly. (Note: No explanation, no points) Miss South Africa won the Miss Universe 2019 because of her intelligence. What is the connectivity and relevance to the theory of Feminism to beauty pageant? All women have equal opportunity in joining any beauty pageant regardless of beauty, color, height, financial status, educational attainment, and intelligence. All women must have an advocacy in joining any beauty pageant All women must be heard regarding the abuses in the society. All women have equal rights to men Explanation: ___________________________________________________________
2. Analyze the statement “Feminists believe that both men and women should have the freedom to develop their interests, skills, and value system toward work. However, women must choose career that pertain family development.” The first statement is valid. But the second statement is erroneous. The first statement is invalid. But the second statement is correct. All statements are erroneous. All statements are correct Explanation: _____________________________________________________
3. Feminism allows equal opportunities for both sexes. Gender roles (a set of conforming rules that say how a person should behave based on their gender) can be harmful to the individual. Evaluate the relevance and applicability to sign of the time. Working to increase equality Expanding masculinity choice Working to increase inequality Elimination of gender stratification Explanation: ________________________________________________
4. Evaluate the statement which disregards Women’s right? Women can work. Women can own properties. Women can acquire equal responsibility. Women must remain voiceless of abuses and opportunities Explanation: ___________________________________________
5. If Sex pertains to the physiological differences between men and women, while Gender is the sexual preferences, how will it affect to career choice. Only men can work in the industry while women will do housework Women are not able to work in corporate world There will be gender biased in the workplace There will be confusion of career choices Explanation: _____________________________________________________
6. Analyzed the following Women’s Rights which is relevance to the science of the time Women can only choice home economic subjects Women has a constraint of health and education Women must remain voiceless of abuses and opportunities Women can choice any courses according to their interest and skills Explanation: _______________________________________________
7. Asses of the following statement of Feminism which is acceptable to the theory. It seeks to outsmart men in the society. It is focused on the inclusion of LGBTQ in the society. It seeks to improve the overall condition of women in the society. It deals with the deeper reconstruction of men and women in the society Explanation: _______________________________________________
8. Which of the following null and void on the Basic Principles of Feminism? Expanding human choice Working to increase equality Working to increase inequality Elimination of gender stratification Explanation: _______________________________________________
9. A working woman is entitled 120 days to take care of her child after giving birth according to the law, what do you think is the acceptable reason? Women can have more time for herself Women can properly nurture the infant Women has an injury during birth giving Women can enjoy more time with the family Explanation: _______________________________________________
10.The kind of Alienation of Female Workers that prevent them to join workers union. Alienation from oneself Alienation from their family Alienation from their fellow workers Alienation from the product of their labor Explanation: ______________________________________________
11.One of the basic principles of Feminism is “Expanding Human Choice”, analyze statement tells which is invalid to the principle? Feminists believe that both men and women should have the freedom to develop their human interests Feminists oppose laws and cultural norms that limit women’s income Feminists seeks to understand the prevailing gender inequality Feminist seeks on aesthetic knowledge Explanation: _____________________________________________________
12.Appraise the Alienation of Female Workers that prevent them to join workers union. Alienation from oneself Alienation from their family Alienation from their fellow workers Alienation from the product of their labor Explanation: _______________________________________________
13.Assess the following testimony which is acceptable to the feminist theory? Girls will only choose courses on aesthetic career Girls can have the same opportunity to choose a career Only boys to fulfil certain roles that are based on their gender Only girls to fulfil certain roles that are based on their gender Explanation: _________________________________________________
14.Evaluate The applicability of Feminism today’s generation in terms of career. Feminists believe that both men and women should have the freedom to develop their interests, skills, and value system toward work Feminists oppose laws and cultural norms that limit women’s income Feminists seeks to understand the prevailing gender inequality Feminist seeks on equal right of husband and wife. Explanation: _____________________________________________________
15.Examine the statement Psychology is fit for women. Because they have the character of being cautious. The first statement is valid. But the second statement is erroneous. The first statement is invalid. But the second statement is correct. All statements are erroneous. All statements are correct Explanation: ____________________________________________________