how has history played a negative role in the development of the Filipino nation?
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The role of women in the Philippines (Filipino: Kababaihan sa Pilipinas) is explained based on the context of Filipino culture, standards, and mindsets. The Philippines is described to be a nation of strong women, who directly and indirectly run the family unit, businesses, government agencies and haciendas.
Women in the Philippines
Gender Inequality Index
Value
0.418 (2012)
Rank
77th
Maternal mortality (per 100,000)
99 (2010)
Women in parliament
22.1% (2012)
Females over 25 with secondary education
65.9% (2010)
Women in labour force
49.7% (2011)
Global Gender Gap Index[1]
Value
0.799 (2018)
Rank
8th out of 149
Although they generally define themselves in the milieu of a male-dominated post-colonial society, Filipino women live in a culture that is focused on the community, with the family as the main unit of society, but not always as this is a stereotype. It is in this framework of Philippine hierarchical structure, class differences, religious justifications, and living in a globally developing nation wherein Filipino women struggle for respect. Compared to other parts of Southeast Asia, women in Philippine society have always enjoyed a greater share of equality.[
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