ORIA, MAYBELYN S.

FA4 (Completion. Not Graded) - SEC 276

THE OUTLINE

Social Issue: Gender Inequality in the Workplace

TOPIC SENTENCE: Despite a variety of gender-responsive policy initiatives and feminist

campaigns, women still suffer from the lack of certain work opportunities and benefits and other
forms of workplace discrimination.

SUPPORTING SENTENCES:

1. Women are less likely to advance in job ranks compared to men due to the persistence
of gender stereotypes.
 Leadership qualities such as confidence, dominance, and assertiveness are often
associated with men.
 The norm that women are seen as potential mothers who must have the bigger
responsibility of taking care of children makes it more difficult for them to
balance work and family duties. As a result, the career growth of women
compared to men becomes significantly slower.
2. Despite several efforts by our government, there is still a gender pay gap in the
Philippines.
 Based on the data collected from a study by Jobstreet in 2019 from 6,971 skilled
workers, male Filipino employees earn PhP 5,000 more than their female
counterparts.
3. The usual victims of workplace harassment or office bullying are women who are
vulnerable to violence and discrimination.
 Women are often coerced or sexually harassed by male co-workers in the
workplace. Reporting these cases are usually career-ending and women find
themselves on the losing end where they experience ridicule and further
alienation.
  There are existing laws for the protection of women in these cases. However, due
to the misogynistic workplace culture and other gender-biased norms, these laws
are poorly implemented and loosely followed.

CONCLUSION: Although there have been a number of mechanisms in place to fight all forms
of gender discrimination in the Filipino workplace, there are still a lot to be done to ensure
women empowerment, end misogynistic behaviors, and promote equality in all aspects.