1972

ILOILO DOCTORS COLLEGE

West Timawa, Iloilo City
Gender and Society
Prelim Exams
Course: BS PSYCH-II
Prepared by: Angel Yvonne C. Malagad

General Direction: Answer the questions diligently. Do not cheat. Those who will be caught cheating will be
penalized accordingly.

I. Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is incorrect. (2 points each)

True 1. Many societies consider women as the weaker sex, physically and emotionally.
True 2. In many other fields, women have a tough time getting ahead because of how men set the kinds of
activities and forms of behavior women have to engage in.
False 3. Women in the Philippines suffer less discrimination as compared to other nation.
False 4. The passage of Reproductive Health Law is a violation of the right of women to choose.
True 5. Gender is a socially learned behavior usually with one’s sex.

II. Defend your answer.

1. Do you think there is a necessity for the passage of SOGIE Bill? If YES, why? If NO, explain. (5)
YES, individuals often face discrimination in various aspects of life including education or employment,
SOGIE BILL is a step towards creating better community and it is a matter of discussion in promoting
inclusivity, respect, and equality to individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

2. There is an on-going discussion regarding women joining ROTC and categorizing it to be mandatory –
are you in favor? Explain your answer. (5)
NO, ROTC can be a choice but should not be mandatory to women since if we look into most important
issues of our country, we should give more importance to women to be able to have economic
knowledge and education in order to contribute in country’s economy such as healthcare or education
and not women engaging or preparing themselves to a war.

3. In the case pertaining to Reproductive-Health Law, what is its relevance to the protection of gender and
society in general? (10)
Reproductive health laws promote gender equality by ensuring that individuals of all genders have
equal access to reproductive healthcare services, including family planning and maternal care. It
supports social and economic development by allowing individuals and families to plan for their
futures, pursue education and careers, and contribute to their communities.

4. Cite at least one law that protects gender-based discrimination and explain its purpose. (5)
RA 9262, also known as An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, Providing
Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes, is to safeguard
the family and its members, especially women and children, from violence and other threats to their
personal safety.

III. Bonus: Cite at least 2 South Korean girl-group who debuted around 2011. (5)
1. Apink
2. Stellar
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. It may be necessary to encounter the defeats,
so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” —Maya Angelou