ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Genuine appreciation and deepest gratitude for the support, inspiration, and
encouragement are extended to the following that made this study possible:

First of all, to our Professor Al F. Fontamillas who guide us every step of this
research paper and show compassion for us to accomplish this study.

To the informants who genuinely answered our question with regards to the study.

To the researchers’ parents who have steadfast love and support financially and
morally. Also their firm trust added confidence to the group to finish the study.

Lastly and above the rest to our Almighty God who served as the center of the
study, His unending guidance and protection that provided us the strength throughout the
study and His unfailing love to all nations.

We, the researchers: Elcca Joy A. Salamanes, Justine M. Sacramento, Krystel

Peraro, Monique M. Santiago and Angelica D. Narvarte hold in high regard all of you who
made this study attainable.

Thank you!

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 ABSTRACT OF THE STUDY

Title : Effects of Catcalling to Women’s Dress Code of Grade 12 Accountancy,

Business and Management in Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Researchers: Angelica D. Narvarte

Krystel B. Peraro
Justine M. Sacramento
Elcca Joy A. Salamanes
Monique M. Santiago

Program : Accountancy and Business Management

Institution : Senior High School Department

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Year : 2018-2019

Adviser : Prof. Al F. Fontamillas

The Problem

This study aims to know if there is an effect of catcalling to change the dress code
of women.

Findings

The researchers found out that most of the respondents usually experienced
catcalling in the streets and transportations.

Majority of the respondents are usually wearing casual clothes, school uniform and
especially, fitted clothes.

Almost all of the respondents think that wearing shorts and sleeveless clothes
make it more attractive and prone to be catcalled.

When it comes to the reaction and action of the respondents, most of the
respondents ignore and pretend not to hear nor see the catcaller when being catcalled,
but the other respondents confront them.

Mainly, the respondents did not try nor change the dress code.

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 Based on the result, most of the respondents’ self-esteem is affected by
catcalling, making them less comfortable and becoming more aware to their
surroundings.

Conclusion

Effects of Catcalling to Women’s Dress Code

The researchers therefore conclude that women’s dress code has no effect for
women to be catcalled.
The conclusion is based from the informants’ answers, whether women wear
conservatively or not, it is the catcallers’ job to suppress catcalling, that in the first place
is their fault, and not the victims. Catcalling is in fact not a form of flattery and compliment
instead, catcalling is a form of harassment and objectification, that leads women feel less
comfortable to the public and causes a low self-esteem and confidence.
Recommendations

Administers in every barangay should implement a seminar, meetings and forums

with regards to the effects of catcalling to all women.
The government should create an advertisement by showing the laws and
punishments that catcallers may face when they catcall.
Create more laws and act that will surely make catcallers feel afraid to commit
such harassment.
Students are advised not to tolerate such demeaning acts and to report
immediately to the right authorities.
A highly recommended for future researchers to use this qualitative research to
develop a more specific and detailed study that will bring about the hidden corner of
catcalling.

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 EFFECTS OF CATCALLING TO WOMEN’S DRESSCODE OF GRADE 12
ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT IN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES, STA. MESA, MANILA

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Table of Contents................................................................................................. i
Acknowledgement................................................................................................ iv
Abstract of the Study........................................................................................... . v
Title Page............................................................................................................. vii

Chapter 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction........................................................................................................... 1

Background of the Study....................................................................................... 2

Conceptual Framework......................................................................................... 4

Statement of the Problem..................................................................................... 5

Scope and Limitation of the Study........................................................................ 5

Significance of the Study...................................................................................... 6

Definition of Terms................................................................................................ 7

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Experiences of Women Being Catcalled.............................................................. 8

Effects of Catcalling on Women........................................................................... 9

Sexual Objectification.......................................................................................... 9

Dress Code as a Basis of Being Catcalled......................................................... 10

Kinds of Clothes Wear by Women...................................................................... 10

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 Responses to Street Harassment....................................................................... 11

Places Where Women Are Mostly Being Catcalled............................................ 11

Officials as Part of Harassment.......................................................................... 11

Law for Sexual Harassment............................................................................... 12

Synthesis............................................................................................................ 12

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design and Method Used................................................................... 14

Methodology....................................................................................................... 14

The Qualitative Approach................................................................................... 14

Secondary Data.......................................................................................................... 14

Data Generation Method(s)...................................................................................... 15

The Participants or Key Informants and the Selection Technique...................... 15

Instrumentation................................................................................................. 15

Validation of the Research Instrument.................................................................... 15

CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION……... 16

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Results .......................................................................................... 27

Conclusions ................ ....................................................................................... 28

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 Recommendations ............................................................................................. 28

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

Interview Transcription

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