Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to give light to the experiences of working women and women leaders who are also victims of domestic violence. This study may inspire women from all walks of life and to give voice to the abused women to stand for their rights in advancing gender equality and development. Five informants from Matanao, Davao del Sur were selected through purposive sampling on February 18, 2017, for an in-depth interview. The research design employed in this study was phenomenology as it explained well the experiences and perspectives of women leaders on domestic violence. The results of the interview were transcribed, translated, and coded to produce themes. Several issues escalated as regards to the narratives of working women leaders who are abused at home, the following were the themes: anxiety and signs of depression, prejudice, low self-esteem, and poor disposition, and resilience. As to their insights that they can share with other women and to the academe: disputing chauvinism, the optimistic outlook in life, faith in God, tenets on leadership, and gender distinctions.
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