COURSE SYLLABUS

GENDER AND THE LAW

S.Y. 2023-2024
(2nd Sem)

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the dynamic relationship between

gender and the law, exploring the fundamental concepts of Gender and Development (GAD)
and their significance in the legal context. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will
analyze the legal mandates, international conventions, and constitutional provisions that
promote gender equality and challenge gender-based discrimination. The course delves into
the importance of gender-fair language and its impact on social norms. It further explores laws
addressing violence against women, emphasizing the protection of their rights and the
prevention of various forms of abuse. Additionally, labor-related laws relevant to gender
equality and work-life balance will be discussed, including laws combating discrimination,
supporting migrant workers, and addressing the unique needs of solo parents. Through
engaging lectures, discussions, quizzes and case studies, students will gain a deeper
understanding of the complex issues surrounding gender and the law, equipping them with the
knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the legal landscape with a gender
lens.

MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) CONCEPTS

1. Initial Assessment in Gender Concepts

2. Legal bases of GAD
• Constitution
• UN Charter
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• LEB Memorandum No. 24
3. History of Gender and Development (GAD)
4. Gender as a Social Construct
5. Agents of Gender Socialization
6. Manifestations of Gender Bias

MODULE 2
LEGAL MANDATES FOR GAD
1. The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women
(CEDAW)
2. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
3. Women in Development and Nation-Building Act (R.A. No. 7192)
4. Magna Carta of Women (R.A. No. 9710)

CASES:
1. In Re: Committee’s view under Article 7, paragraph 3, of the Optional Protocol in respect
of Communication No. 18/2008 submitted by Karen Tayag Vertido.
(CEDAW/C/46/D/18/2008)
 2. Isabelita C. Vinuya, et al. in their capacity and as members of the “Malaya Lolas
Organizations” v. Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo (G.R. No. 162230, 28 April 2010;
G.R. No. 162230, 12 August 2014)
3. People v. XXX (G.R. No. 249833, 19 October 2022)
4. Imbong v. Ochoa (G.R. No. 204819, 8 April 2014)
5. Espiritu v. Boac-Espiritu (G.R. No. 247583, 6 October 2021)
6. Leus v. St. Scholastica’s College Westgrove (G.R. No. 187226, 28 January 2015)
7. Richelle Busque Ordoña v. The Local Civil Registrar of Pasig City and Allan D. Fulgueras
(G.R. No. 215370, 9 November 2021)
8. Anacleto Ballaho Alanis III v. CA (G.R. No. 216425, 11 November 2020)

MODULE 3
GENDER-FAIR LANGUAGE
1. Gender Sensitivity in the Court System.
2. Rules on the Use of Gender-Fair Language in the Judiciary and Gender-Fair Court
Etiquette (A.M. No. 21-11-25-SC)
3. Sexism in Law, Language and Decisions of the Court

CASES:

1. Guanzon v. Rufon (A.M. No. RTJ-07-2038 [Formerly A.M. OCA IPI No. 05-2250-RTJ], 19
October 2007)
2. Espejon and Cabonita v. Hon. Judge Lorredo (A.M. No. MTJ-22-007, 9 March 2022)
3. Re: Laarni N. Dajao (A.M. No. RTJ-16-2456, 2 March 2020)

MODULE 4
GENDER-BASED LAWS
PART I
1. Mail Order Bride Law (R.A. No. 6955)
2. Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act (R.A. No. 10906)
3. Anti-Sexual Harassment Law (R.A. No. 7877)
4. Safe Spaces Act (R.A. No. 11313)
5. Anti-Rape Law (R.A. No. 8353)

CASES:

1. People v. Jumawan (G.R. No. 187495, 21 April 2014)

2. People v. Jalosjos (G.R. Nos. 132875-76, 16 November 2001)
3. Domingo v. Rayala (G.R. Nos. 155831, 155840, and 158700, 18 February 2008)
4. People v. Felan (G.R. No. 176631, 2 February 2011)
5. Buñag v. Tomanan (A.M. No. P-08-2576, 2 June 2020)
6. Escandor v. People (G.R. No. 211962, 6 July 2020)

PART II
1. Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (R.A. No. 9262)
2. Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10364)

CASES:

1. Acharon v. People (G.R. No. 224946, 9 November 2021)

2. Garcia v. Drilon (G.R. No. 179267, 25 June 2013)
3. Estacio v. Estacio (G.R. No. 211851, 16 September 2020)
 4. People v. Genosa (G.R. No. 135981, 15 January 2004)
5. Kane v. Roggenkamp (G.R. No. 214326, 6 July 2020)
6. Calingasan v. People (G.R. No. 239313, 15 February 2022)
7. People v. Casio (G.R. No. 2111465, 3 December 2014)
8. People v. Bandojo (G.R. No. 234161, 17 October 2018)
9. People v. Daguno (G.R. No. 235660, 4 March 2020)
10. People v. de la Rosa (G.R. No. 227880, 6 November 2019)
11. People v. Locadio (G.R. No. 237697, 12 July 2020)

MODULE 5
LABOR RELATED LAWS
1. Anti-Discrimination Law (R.A. No. 6725)
2. Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act (R.A. No. 8042)
3. Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000 (R.A. No. 8972)
4. 105 Days Expanded Maternity Leave (R.A. No. 11210)

CASES:
1. Marajas v. People (G.R. No. 244001, 23 June 2021)
2. Convergys Philippines, Inc. v. Dacanay (G.R. No. 226922, 18 November 2020)
3. Union School International v. Dagdag (G.R. No. 234186, 21 November 2018)
4. Serrano v. Gallant Maritime Services, Inc. (G.R. No. 167614, 24 March 2009)

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