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Gender Equality
Gender Equality
A Research Work Presented to the Faculty and Staff of Senior High School
Investigatories and Immersion of the Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) strand
By:
Crisa C. Carambas
Mariel C. Magsisi
Rhica R. Padilla
Jeorge R. Ragudos
May D. Torres
2024
Chapter 1
This chapter presents the background of the research work, the statement of
the problem and research question, the hypothesis, the significance of the research
work, the scope and delimitation, and lastly, the definitions of terms.
awareness at an early age, particularly among senior high school students. Telbang
National High School (TNHS), located in Telbang National High School, recognizes
the significance of promoting gender equality among its senior high school students.
context.
Gender equality within the realm of education stands as the cornerstone for
building equitable and just societies. It is not merely a matter of ensuring equal
opportunities but also about dismantling deep-rooted societal norms and systemic
conduit through which these barriers can be challenged and eventually eradicated.
nurturing critical thinking, and fostering a sense of agency. When gender equality
inclusive educational environment. It ensures that all students have equal access. to
gender identity.
social development. Studies consistently show that investing in girls' education yields
emphasizing the need for inclusive and equitable education that eradicates gender
disparities and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. Gender equality in
paving the way for a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.
Situated in Region 1, TNHS embodies a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and economic
diversity. Within this dynamic milieu, the school serves as a microcosm where
societal norms intersect and interact. Despite its commitment to promoting gender
equality, a dearth of specific research tailored to the unique context of TNHS exists.
devising effective strategies that resonate with the students, educators, and broader
academic performance among senior high school students at Telbang National High
School.
activities related to gender equality, the study seeks to understand the current state
of gender equality within the school environment. The research will also investigate
the students' knowledge and attitudes towards gender equality, as well as their
School.
group discussions with both male and female senior high school students. Through
this research, we aim to identify the gaps, challenges, and potential opportunities for
promoting gender equality awareness at TNHS. The findings will provide valuable
equality principles within the school's curriculum and activities. Furthermore, the
outcomes of this research will contribute to the broader discourse on gender equality
gender inequality at the senior high school level, we hope to foster a generation of
students who are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to
promote gender equality in their future endeavours. Ultimately, this research aims to
create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects all
The problem that this study aims to address is the gap in the awareness of
gender equality among senior high school students at Telbang National High School,
school year 2023-2024. Despite the significant strides in promoting gender equality
globally, students still lack sufficient knowledge and understanding of the concept.
The curriculum in the school does not explicitly address the issue of gender
and extracurricular activities. Moreover, the school does not have any program or
Therefore, this study seeks to explore the level of gender equality awareness to the
School, with the purpose of promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and non-
a) age;
b) gender; and
2. What is the level of awareness among senior high school students at Telbang
a) curricular.
b) co-curricular
c) extra-curricular
and gender disparities in the academic performance of Senior High School students?
Hypothesis
School students?
the academic performance of senior high school students can be observed in various
aspects:
concept of gender equality and its importance in creating a more inclusive society.
incorporating gender equality awareness in the school curriculum, which can not only
promote greater awareness and understanding among students but also provides the
insights about the impact of gender inequality and the significant role that schools
can play in promoting gender equality. It can also help them identify any gaps and
the need for policy changes that can be implemented to ensure the same.
and behavior. The study can help parents understand the key concepts of gender
equality, which they can communicate with their children and help in promoting a
within schools. This can help facilitate the necessary steps that can be taken to drive
The scope of this study is to know the impact of gender equality awareness
High School. The study will focus on assessing the impact of gender equality
to gender equality. The study will involve a specific sample of students, teachers,
study will be conducted within a specific time frame, which may limit the ability to
capture the long-term effects of gender equality awareness. Secondly, the study will
rely on self-reported data, which may be subject to self-report bias and social
desirability effects. Participants may provide responses that they believe are socially
acceptable rather than reflecting their true attitudes and behaviors. Additionally, the
study will not account for the influence of external factors such as media, community
norms, and societal changes, which may also impact students' attitudes and
understanding of gender equality. Finally, the findings of this study may not apply to
limiting the generalizability of the results. Despite these limitations, this study will
provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and perceptions of gender equality
Definition of Terms
The following terms are lexical and operationally defined for a clearer
regardless of their gender, should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment in
all aspects of society. In this research work, it will be used as the foundational
and promoting efforts to address them. In this research work, it will be used as a
measure of the student's understanding of gender-related issues and their
in the final years of their high school education, typically at the ages of 16 to 18
years old, pursuing advanced studies before entering college or university. In this
can be used as a key variable to assess the extent of inequalities between genders in
activities refer to differences in how boys and girls are treated or represented in the
may be used to specifically refer to the gender equality content within the students'
academic curriculum.
the formal academic curriculum that can be a critical variable in examining the
school students.
work it can be an important variable when exploring the impact of gender equality
activities outside the formal curriculum, including sports, arts, volunteering, or any
non-academic pursuits organized by the school. In this research work, it will be used
LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter present the different literature and studies from other source
that are related to the study “Impact of Level of Gender Equality Awareness to the
Foreign
This paper analyses the efficacy of the Gender Equality Matters (GEM)
and gender-based violence (GBV). While many primary schools are open to engaging
children in the aforementioned topics, current literature perceives the lack of age-
appropriate classroom materials, curriculum overload, and specific training for both
over 2,500 participants across five partner countries (Ireland, Spain, Italy, The
Netherlands, Greece). This paper focuses on the children who participated in this
study in the Irish primary school context (aged 10–13 years old). Pre- and post-
were utilised to gain an insight into the effectiveness of the GEM programme on this
target group (n = 693). Post participation findings indicate that pupils reported a
gender-based bullying and GBV. Overall, the findings suggest a need for primary
school education programmes on the above topics. Although there have been many
efforts to promote gender equality, including legislative and policy changes, our
educational programmes, like GEM, to instil societal change, to inspire and empower
at both national and global levels. The gender gap in academic performance has
been examined not only in terms of school grades and performance but also in terms
of other aspects of academic life. For example, Bugler et al. (2015) suggested that
LOCAL
The goal of education is not just the facilitation of academic knowledge but
also the expansion of understanding of concepts and issues which impact classroom
experiences. This study looked into students’ level of awareness of gender laws, their
of one hundred one (N=101) senior high school students from Lapu-lapu City, Cebu,
protocol and a focus group discussion. Results show that there is moderate
discrimination inside the classroom, and a neutral attitude towards gender tasks and
perceived gender equality in the classroom. Thematic analysis revealed five themes:
(1) perceived differences in behaviors between girls and boys inside the classroom;
(2) perceived favorable attention given by teachers to boys than girls; (3) Science/
academic subjects go beyond gender; (4) equal right to learn regardless of gender;
Philippine educational system, this research hoped to examine how gender equality
allows female members to voice out their concerns and gain support of other
members. Furthermore, the relatively big number of female teachers allows women
to impart knowledge to students, which are not only academic topics but gender-
related issues as well. This exchange of ideas allows gender issues to be discussed in
The goal of education is not just the facilitation of academic knowledge but
also the expansion of understanding of concepts and issues which impact classroom
experiences. This study looked into students’ level of awareness of gender laws, their
of one hundred one (N=101) senior high school students from Lapu-lapu City, Cebu,
protocol and a focus group discussion. Results show that there is moderate
discrimination inside the classroom, and a neutral attitude towards gender tasks and
perceived gender equality in the classroom. Thematic analysis revealed five themes:
(1) perceived differences in behaviors between girls and boys inside the classroom;
(2) perceived favorable attention given by teachers to boys than girls; (3) Science/
academic subjects go beyond gender; (4) equal right to learn regardless of gender;
Evidence from TIMSS 2015 indicated that 4th-grade boys outperformed girls
in mathematics in about one-third of the countries that took place, while for 8th
study, Voyer and Voyer (2014) found that females appear to have higher school
grades in language-based subjects and STEM subjects than males. Ajai and Imoko
(2015) found that male and female students did not significantly differ in
scholars for some time now (see Hung et al. 2012; Jackman and Morrain-Webb
2019; Morita et al. 2016; Sparks-Wallace 2007). Indeed, males in the past have had
females, and their overall academic performance was rated higher than females
(Ullah and Ullah 2019). This situation often translated into employment opportunities
for males in science and engineering professions, whilst also allowing them to occupy
the sciences. Recent studies in the developed world have shown a reversal in
academic performance between males and females, with females outperforming
males in almost all disciplines at various levels of the educational ladder (see Grant
and Behrman 2010; Tshabalala and Ncube 2016; Morita et al. 2016; Perez-Felkner et
al. 2012; Workman and Heyder 2020). Workman and Heyder (2020) argue that
females seem to do better than males in language and the arts, as well in the natural
sciences, despite the latter being a traditional area of male dominance. You and
elementary and higher levels of education is not because they are enrolling in easier
classes or courses, but rather reflects the competencies they possess in all
educational fields.
in female academic performance (Ullah and Ullah 2019), and this is against the
Further, the results from these studies challenge the notion that males perform
better and are fit for science and maths subjects than females (Workman and
Heyder 2020).
Contrary to recent studies from other parts of the world pointing to the
Ghana show that males outperform females, especially in mathematics and science
subjects (see Kyei and Benjamin 2011; Oppong 2011; Armah et al. 2021). Whilst the
above studies from Ghana have been useful, and justify the need to pay attention to
female students and provide them with the necessary support to enhance their
between males and females studying STEM educational programmes in Ghana. First,
extant studies on academic performance between male and female students have
focussed largely on performances at the high school levels, with little attention given
tertiary levels. Focus on the tertiary level is important because at that stage there is
a clear path towards a career that one may want to pursue and therefore it is
expected that students will make much effort to excel academically at this level
male and female students at different stages of their education ladder are limited.
Such a study is important given that academic performance does change as one
This study describes the academic achievements of male and female online
and distance learners who have completed their degrees at the University of the
Philippines Open University. It uses the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and
average completion time to measure the learners' academic achievement. This study
difference in the learners' academic achievement. The data were retrieved from the
Office of the University Registrar's database. The data extracted included all
graduates from 1995-2015, their gender, CGPA, and average completion time by
program type, program level, and faculty of studies. Results show that most are
female (68.42 %) compared to males (31.58%). The two groups also have a
marginal difference in CGPA and average completion time. The male has a slightly
higher CGPA and a shorter average completion time than its female counterpart. The
results of the study were illustrated in tables and graphs. For further study,
remove the gender gap or inequality issues. To determine the difference and level of
awareness between women and men of DepEd Senior High School in Division of
Tanauan, a survey was conducted in the said Division. The result of the survey was
analyzed by computing the weighted mean and thru analysis of variance. As end
Gender Equity issues except on the length of service that proved to be significant in
issues that gained low scores, methods of conducting sessions on GAD and degree of
Conceptual Framework
The paradigm of the research work is the I.O.P (Input, Process, Output) that
aims to explain the relationship between the aspect that this research has to find out
specifically, the respondents' profile in terms of Age, Gender, Track and strand.
Performance to the respondents which can be found in the fish box lebel as
"Input".
successfully gather data mainly, survey and sending questionnaire to google forms,
With the overall product or "Output" of this research that will be produced it
1)Respondent's
Age, Gender,
Track and Strand.
2) What is the
level of awareness
among senior high
school students at
Telbang National
High School? Floating and Floating and
restrieval of restrieval of
3)What are the
questionnaire and questionnaire and
gender disparities
checklist. - checklist. -
in terms of:
Presentation, Presentation,
4. Is there a analysis and analysis and
significant interpretation of interpretation of
relationship data that will be data that will be
between the level gathered. gathered
of gender equality
awareness and
gender disparities
in the academic
performance of
Senior High School
students?
Figure 1: Paradigm of the Research Work
Chapter 3
METHODS
research instruments, data collection procedure and the data analysis method.
Research Design
In the view of the nature of the research problem, the research work will
population, situation or phenomenon of the students to what are their opinion about
with current practices, justify current practices, make Judgments or determine other
practices in similar situations . This includes survey methods in which the students
would answer research questions that will be used to describe the characteristics of a
population.
Research Locale
Respondents
The respondents of this research work were the Senior High School of
The research will use random sampling in choosing the respondents. The
respondents will be population size from 382 Senior High School students with the
To determine the sample size of respondents from the Senior High School
Students of Telbang National High School, the research will use Yamane’s Formula
Yamane’s Formula:
N
S=
1+ Ne ²
Where:
382
n=
1+ ( 382 ) ( 0.05 ) ²
382
n=
1+(382)(0.0025)²
382
n=
1+0.9951
382
n=
1.995
n=195.396
n=196
Research Instruments
This research work will use questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data
acquire the data/ information. The questionnaire will be the main instrument to be
prepared, distributed and failed out by the respondents under the supervision of the
researchers.
Collection Procedure
In the research work, in order to come up with sound results and findings,
Table 1
Dates of procedures
Procedure Date
questionnaire
data
7. Final Defense of the Research Work
To determine the sample size of the respondents from the Senior High School
Students of Telbang National High school, the researchers will use Yamane's Formula
Yamane’s Formula:
N
n=
1+ N (e)²
Where:
In order arrive at the interpretation and evaluation of the data gather, the
The statistical formula below will be utilized by the researchers for the
The data to be collected from the researchers questions (1-4) will be analyzd
with the use of Frequency and Percentage. To find the frequency, the researchers
count the number of times that the independent variables obtained in the given
The formula of the statistical tools which will use was stated below.
• Frequency Count- this statistical tool will use to determine the more frequent
occurring rate in the different indicators. This tool identified the different indicators
• Percentage- this statistical tool will use to determine the relationship indicators in
f
x 100 %
×
Where:
senior high school students, the researchers will use the Pearson's R correlation
coefficient and T-test correlated samples statistical tool, and weighted mean as
Where:
r = correlation coefficient
Cochran’s Formula
z ² p(1−p)
n o=
e²
no
n=
no −1
1+
N
Where:
N – population size
D
t=
√∑ D −¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿
2
∑ D = sum of difference of 1
2 st
and 2nd variable
X Y X–Y x2
To find D = x – y
To find ∑ D 2 = ∑ (x – y)²
The T-score table was used with a 0.05 level of significance to determine the