House of Cards: A Study on Gender Bias in Child Custody
Daquial, Yran Klein G. | Bunag, Geselle Jean C. | Culangen, Bianca Lei C. |
Evidente, Joy Louise T. | Manuel, Hazel Lei P. Introduction:
The importance of family
o Filipino Families o Family as foundatin Battle for Child Custody o One of the consequences of separation of husband and wife o Possibility of gender bis provision o Mother being the first choice Laws and jurisprudence in relation to Child Custody o Article 213 of the Family Code of the Philippines o Bondagjy vs. Bondagjy o Tanog vs. CA
Body:
The researchers’ objectives
o To prove that a father just as capable and has the capacity to have main custody over children below seven years old. o To determine the compelling reasons of why the mother is preferred over the father. o To provide evidence presenting the father as having better capability to provide for the child but the mother was still chosen. Questions on gender bias in Child Custody in the Philippines
o What is the driving force behind preference of mothers?
o What may properly bridge the gaps brought about by this preference? o What are the benefits of parenthood that only a father can provide? o What are the benefits of parenthood that only a mother can provide? Fathers can also provide what mothers can Compelling reasons why mothers are preferred over the fathers o Betterment of the child o Maternal preference Compelling reasons that mother can be unfit Court shall decide for the best interest of the child o Factors that may affect o Bond that was established
Conclusion:
Gender bias in giving the child custody
Fathers should not be considered as second choice