prof. aurora javate de dios women and gender institute-miriam college
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WOMEN’S STUDIES : KEY ISSUES AND BEST PRACTICES
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Prof. Aurora Javate de Dios
Women and Gender Institute-Miriam College
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DISCUSSION POINTS
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF WOMEN’S MOVEMENT;
BEGINNINGS OF WOMEN’S STUDES IN THE PHILIPPINES
FACTORS IN THE GROWTH OF WOMEN’S STUDIES APPROACHES IN INTRODUCING GENDER IN THE
ACADEME; MIRIAM COLLEGE WOMEN AND GENDER INSTITUTE ;
HOW WOMEN’S STUDIES ENRICHED AND RECONFIGURED EDUCATION
ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
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I. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
1930s-Suffrage movement as early as the 1930s 1970s – Period of student activism ; Women’s groups in the 70s started discussing
women’s issues and problems ; the concept of patriarchy and feminism were debated in informal circles and groups of women and men;
Activist men were against this early feminism because these concepts came from the west and that they will detract from the main struggle against dictatorship;
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HISTORICAL CON’T
1970s to 1986 -Women fought and organized against martial law and campaigned for Cory Aquino who toppled the Marcos
1986- present period of organizing ; emergence of women’s and women’s centers (research; crisis interventions)
Gender mainstreaming in government
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CHARACTERISTICS OF WOMEN’S STUDIES AND WOMEN’S STUDIES PRACTITIONERS
Women’s studies emerged from the praxis of the women’s movement ;
Most of the pioneers and practitioners of women’s studies have been activists who were part of the country’s political movement against martial law in the 70s;
Although many feminists share the same goal – the achievement of women’s rights in all aspects –political, economic and socio-cultural rights, they are also diverse in their perspectives; theories and orientation.
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II. BEGINNINGS OF WOMEN’S STUDIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Formation of Metro Manila Women’s Studies Consortium , 1987
1988 – First Metro Manila Women’s Studies Consortium Conference in Los Banos, Laguna;
Formalization of Women’s Studies Association of the Philippines as a national network of women’s studies advocates and teachers , 1992
First teacher training workshops in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao on Women’s studies curriculum revision 1992-1994
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III. FACTORS FOR THE GROWTH OF WOMEN’S STUDIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
PRESENCE OF STRONG WOMEN’S MOVEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES AND GLOBALLY AND GROWTH OF WOMEN’S PROGRAMS IN ASIA , NORTH AMERICA AND LATIN AMERICA
BEIJING CONFERENCE ON WOMEN AND GROWTH OF TRANSNATIONAL WOMEN’S MOVEMENT;
GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN GOVERNMENT AFTER RATIFICATION OF CEDAW
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IMPORTANT WORLD CONFERENCES THAT PROMOTED WOMEN’S STUDIES AND GENDER FAIR EDUCATION
World Human Rights Conference, Vienna, August 1993
Jakarta Preparatory Conference on Women, July, 1995;
Beijng Conference on Women, Sept 1995.
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IV. APPROACHES IN INTRODUCING WOMEN’S STUDIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
I. As major course at the MA level MA in Women and Development , University of the
Philippines ; MA in Women’s Studies, St. Scholastica’s College
II. As Minor in Women’s Studies- Miriam College ;
III. Introductory courses in Social Sciences and Values ED-UP and Miriam College;
IV. Integration of Gender into Curriculum in selected subjects- Psychology, Literature, Law, History, Journalism and media ettc.
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APPROACHES CON’T
V. Establishment of Women’s Centers ( stand alone or in combination with academic subjects)- research, advocacy and training ;
VI. Gender and Development Extension Services –Outreach and Organizing
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WOMEN AND GENDER INSTITUTE AT MIRIAM COLLEGE
A TRAINING, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY CENTER THAT PROMOTES -GENDER FAR EDUCATION -WOMEN’ S HUMAN RIGHTS ; YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP; WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN PEACE
AND SECURITY ISSUES ; GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN
ECONOMICS AND TRADE
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TRAINING OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, NGOS AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ON GENDER, WOMEN’S HUMAN
RIGHTS , GENDER FAIR EDUCATION, MIGRATION AND FEMINIST ECONOMICS
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WAGI WORKS WITH MUSLIM WOMEN’S GROUPS AND OTHER INDIGENOUS GROUPS TO PROMOTE PEACE PROCESSES AND UN SECURITY COUNCIL 1325
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WAGI CONDUCTS YOUNG WOMEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN , DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP
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WAGI ALSO SPONSORS INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL FOR A ON UN CEDAW , BEIJNG + 15
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THE DIFFERENCE THAT WOMEN’S STUDIES HAVE DONE TO EDUCATION
-Enriched social , natural sciences and the arts by unraveling and documenting the contributions of women throughout history;
-Introduced a different approach to learning and education through participative processes; critical thinking and writing;
- Broke barriers to women’s educational and occupational opportunities;
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As a result of the promotion to recognize women’s rights and potential , more women are going into science and technology and other non-traditional sectors.
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V. GAINS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
1)Expansion of Women’s Studies programs in the country
- not full programs-diversity of forms and entry points
such as training, project development on gender ;
2) Increase in schools offering women and gender studies in the Philippines 100+
3) Increase in knowledge products such as books; research papers and programs;
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GAINS AND TRENDS CON’T
4) Intersection of women’s studies, development policy and activism
-institutionalization of gender mainstreaming in government, international organizations , donor agencies as a strategy for development
-increased demand for gender experts by governments and donor agencies;
5) Academe as center for discussion and advocacy and campaigns on gender issues- reproductive health and rights; violence against women
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III. Strategic Issues and Challenges in Sustaining WS In the Philippines
a)Sustaining and Institutionalizing Women’s Studies Programs –--dependent on women’s studies champions;
b) Absence of institutional support from government and from school administrators
c) Curriculum integration of gender perspective in the academe is still inadequate ;
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VI . Prospects for the Future
1)Continuing linkage of feminist academicians with women’s movement;
2) Solidarity with regional and global networks of women’s studies advocates and activists (UN Commission on the Status of Women; UNESCAP; GEAR ; ASEAN Committee on Human Rights, etc.
3)Engaging young women in women’s studies and activism;
4) Male involvement in both academic and advocacy of women’s rights
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