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This document asks the student to reflect on how certain phrases communicate patriarchy in society. The student analyzes four phrases - "Babae kase", "Lalake kase", "Haligi ng tahanan", and "Ilaw ng tahanan" - and explains how each phrase establishes gender roles and stereotypes that position men as dominant over women. The student notes how the phrases view women as weak, limit women's capabilities, position the man as the head of the family, and expect women to fulfill domestic duties in the home.

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Activity 2

This document asks the student to reflect on how certain phrases communicate patriarchy in society. The student analyzes four phrases - "Babae kase", "Lalake kase", "Haligi ng tahanan", and "Ilaw ng tahanan" - and explains how each phrase establishes gender roles and stereotypes that position men as dominant over women. The student notes how the phrases view women as weak, limit women's capabilities, position the man as the head of the family, and expect women to fulfill domestic duties in the home.

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  • Activity 2: Communicating Patriarchy: Explores how common phrases reflect patriarchal themes, with detailed explanations for understanding societal gender roles.

Activity 2

Communicating Patriarchy

Name:

Reflect on this question: How do the following words communicate patriarchy? Provide your
thoughts on the space provided. (20 pts)

Phrase How does it communicate patriarchy?


Babae kase (babae man gud) This phrase discriminates the traits and the
capabilities of women. Some of the common phrases
would be “Mahina yan, babae kase” or “dali ra kaayu
muhilak, babae man gud”. In a patriarchal society,
women are viewed as submissive, fragile, and only
stays at home. This particular phrase just shows that
women can only do limited things, or they are weak
because they are women and not men.

Lalake kase (lalaki man gud) This phrase states how men are the dominant gender
in the society. It’s funny because if we compare this
phrase to the previous “babae man gud” phrase, only
the first word is different while the rest is the same.
Yet, when men are mentioned, the meaning is a
whole lot different from those of the women. This
only shows the existence of patriarchy in the
community. Saying this phrase is like highlighting the
capabilities and strengths of men because they are
men. An example would be “Swerte sila sa anak nila,
lalake kase”, “mas kusgan gyud siya, lalaki man gud”.

Haligi ng tahanan This phrase acknowledges that a man is the head of


the family. That without him, the family can’t stand
on its own. It must be the one to work and provide for
the family and the pillar that keeps the family
together. It shows patriarchy in a way that it focuses
more on men being at the top of the family tree and
only putting the important role of women below it. It
creates a stereotype that a “haligi ng tahanan” must
always be a man.
Ilaw ng tahanan Though this statement is positive title to women, this
also communicates patriarchy. This phrase assumes
women or mothers as the light of the home. She is
expected to teach good manners to her children, take
care of them, take care of the house, and follow their
husbands. It creates a perception that as mothers,
you should act to the following responsibilities. It
shows patriarchy because women are expected to
stay only at home.

Activity 2 Communicating Patriarchy Name: Reflect on this question: How do the following words communicate patriarchy? Prov
Ilaw ng tahanan Though this statement is positive title to women, this also communicates patriarchy. This phrase assumes wome

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