Abstract
This study examined the impact of empowerment on women after a decade of its rigid campaign in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and its effect on peace and social order as perceived by the residents of sitio Alitaptap, Nueva Ecija. The researcher utilized a descriptive research design using a self-devised questionnaire to gather information. The findings revealed that the respondents have a high level of conformity to the actions of local government unit to empower women. As to the impact of empowerment on women, the respondents agreed to the positive result of the action taken by the local government unit. The study showed that empowering women brought peace and social order and the quality of program implementation in the place caused high degree of effectiveness in the performance of duty of local officials. However, there are some things that are not clear to the respondents as there are some questions where respondents stand neutral. The study revealed that not only will women gain knowledge of their rights on the action of the local government but will also teach men how to respect women. The only negative result of the study is the threat that women may use their rights to prejudice men that may result in social disorder.
Highlights
Women have been suffering from discrimination, injustice and inequality all over the world
This study examined the impact of empowerment on women after a decade of its rigid campaign in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines and its effect on peace and social order as perceived by the residents of sitio Alitaptap, Nueva Ecija
The questionnaire has three parts, Part I is composed of actions taken by the local government unit in empowering women, Part II is the impact of empowering women, and Part III is the effect of empowerment on women
Summary
Women have been suffering from discrimination, injustice and inequality all over the world. They are always dominated by men and became the most oppressed people. This may be the result of biological differences between women and men. Men and women were born with characteristic differences, ability, knowledge, and scope of power. They were created having duties and responsibilities according to their ability. From the time they were born they have assigned role to play in the society. Men have natural strengths and abilities than women and women have abilities and characteristics based on their creation
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