UNDERSTANDING

CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS

QUARTER 2 | LESSON 10
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
ADDRESSING SOCIAL
INEQUALITIES

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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

The Duterte administration’s Build Build Build program is embodied in the Philippine
Development Plan 2017-2022.
Socioeconomic Planning is also in line with the country’s development priority of enhancing
infrastructure development in order to attract investments, generate jobs, and spur economic growth.
The Filipino government is actively trying to speed up its poverty reduction plan. Their long-
term goal is to be able to provide more economic prospects, which in turn would help many of their
citizens earn a higher and more stable income.
The goal for the Philippine government is to create more jobs, improve productivity, invest in
health and nutrition while focusing on reducing poverty.
According to the ASEAN Trade Union Council, the Philippines has the highest rate of economic
and social inequality in Southeast Asia. This problem is not limited to personal wealth. Land
distribution, educational and vocational opportunities and basic welfare programs are also affected by
the growing disparity between the Philippines' richest and poorest citizens.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
 Examine Government Programs and Initiatives in addressing Social
Inequalities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Describe the importance of government programs
 Express feelings about social inequalities
 Enumerate the different government programs which address social
inequalities

WHAT DO I KNOW?
Let us see how well do you know about the topic. Begin by
answering the Pre-Test on the next page.
Use your notebook in writing your answers.

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1. Which of the following is to require and to adhere to a multilayered procedure adhering to any or all
expressed legality?
A. Government B. Government Programs C. Programs D. Social Inequality
2. Which of the following occurs when resources in a given society are distributed unevenly, typically
though norms of allocation that engender specific patterns along lines of socially defined categories of
persons?
A. Inequality B. Gender Inequality C. Globally Inequality D. Social Inequality
3. What is usually described on the basis of the unequal distribution of income or wealth is a frequently
studied type of social inequality?
A. Economic Inequality B. Gender Inequality C. Racial Inequality D. Social Inequality
4. Which of the following is the international inequality that refers to economic differences between
countries?
A. Inequality B. Gender Inequality C. Globally Inequality D. Social Inequality
5. Which among them is the result of hierarchical social distinctions between racial and ethnic categories
within society and often established based on characteristics such as skin color and other physical
characteristics or an individual place of origin or culture.
A. Economic Inequality C. Racial Inequality
B. Gender Inequality D. Social Inequality
6. What agency is responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of
basic education?
A. DepEd B. DSWD C. DENR D. DOLE
7. It aims is to fill job vacancies through referral and placement, career counseling, trainings, and seminars
and accommodates various individuals including job seekers, employers, students, out-of-school youth,
migratory workers, and persons with disabilities.
A. DepEd B. PESO C. DENR D. DOLE
8. What Program of government that provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor, to
improve the health, nutrition, and the education of children aged 0-18?
A. Dagdag Kabuhayan C. Every Child A Reader Program
B. Child Friendly School System D. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
9. Which of the following is an executive department of the Philippine Government mandated to formulate
policies, implement programs and services, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive
Branch in the field of labor and employment?
A. DepEd B. DSWD C. DENR D. DOLE
10. Which of the following is NOT belong to the social inequality?
A. Gender Inequality B. Global Inequality C. Racial Inequality D. Financial Inequality
11. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the
social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development.
A. DepEd B. DSWD C. DENR D. DOLE
12. Which is NOT the key to reducing inequality?
A. It is better education.
B. It is better in socio-economic
C. It is better healthcare and social safety nets
D. It is higher and broader economic growth, especially in agriculture
13. Which is NOT a government program?
A. Each child will receive a free bakuna for a year -old baby.
B. Scholarship is offered in the private school.
C. Free jobs for person with disability
D. Education is free to all
14. Which is not a part of our government agencies?
A. Department of Education C. Department of Service
B. Department of Health D. Department of Social Welfare and Development
15. Which of the following is not belong to the group?
A. PWD has educational assistance to pursue schooling, provided he/she meets admission requirements
B. Continuance of the same benefits and privileges given by the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), and PAG-IBIG
C. Express lanes for PWD in all commercial and government establishments (if none, priority shall be given)
D. All of the above

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 LESSO GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
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ADDRESSING SOCIAL
10 INEQUALITIES

WHAT’S IN?
Complete the following chart and write two (2) sentences what you know and understand about
the concept of social stratification.
KNOW UNDERSTAND

ACTIVITY Card
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WHAT’S NEW?
2 Government
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Complete the diagram Programs
and write four (4) importance of
government programs.

WHAT IS IT?
DISCUSSION OF ACTIVITY 1
Government programs are programs and activities sponsored or administered by local, state and
national. They are required to adhere to a multilayered procedure adhering to any or all expressed legality;
this process takes place as follows with regard to the 3 primary branches of the Government – the Executive,
Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch.
Government Programs are offered in a variety of forms, which typically provide assistance and relief
to individuals in need; the nature of being in the state of ‘need’ can vary depending on the expressed details
of a given situation – Government Programs can include insurance, financial assistance, housing assistance,
and additional compensatory measures.
Read and answer the following questions. Use 2-3 sentences for your answers.
1. Base on your experience, define government programs?
2. What are the different government programs in the country?
3. How can we help the government to avoid social inequality?
Guide Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
2. Based on the responses to each questions, what have you realized about the government program that
addressed social inequalities?

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 WHAT’S MORE?
Terms to Understand
Economic and social inequality are complex problems, but they can be
addressed by governments and aid organizations working together to ensure that opportunities are more
readily available for the nation's poorest people.

Social Inequality is one the dimension of stratification that concerns the gap between the rich
and the poor. Social inequality is visible in many other social institutions affecting other social aspects
as gender, capital (social, political and symbolic, ethnic minorities and other minorities and global
inequality.

Forms of Social Inequality

Gender Inequality Racial or ethnic inequality Global Inequality or
Racial or ethnic inequality is International inequality
This has been the major issue the result of hierarchical social refers to economic differences
and problem. Sex gender based distinctions between racial and between countries It refers to
prejudice and discrimination, ethnic categories within a the unequal distribution of
called sexism, are major society often established based scarce resources and value
contributing factors to social on the characteristics such as across territories .
inequality. skin color and other physical
characteristics or an individual
‘s place or origin or culture .

GUIDED ACTIVITY 1
Identify each statement if it describes what particular government programs.
Write HP for Health Programs, EP for Education Program, and EP for Employment Program.
1. Each child will receive a free bakuna for a year old baby.
2. Education is free to all.
3. Scholarship is offered in the University.
4. Free jobs for person with disability.
5. Age Criteria for employment as domestic helper is 25 years old up to 30 years old.

GUIDED
Gender
ASSESSMENT 1 Inequality
Compare and contrast the three types of Social
Inequalities that address social inequality. Write your
answer on a sheet of paper using a Venn diagram. Global Racial
Inequality inequality

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 GUIDED ACTIVITY 2
Write in three (3) government programs in the following agencies of the government.
 Department of Education
 Department of Health
 Department of Social Welfare and Development

GUIDED ASSESSMENT 2
Read each item carefully, choose the letter of the correct answer.
A. DepEd Program B. DOH Program C. DOLE Program D. DSWD Program
1. Journalism Program 6. Childe Friendly School System
2. Bakuna 7. Adoption and Foster Care
3. Blood Donation Program 8. PESO
4. 4P’s 9. Dagdag Kabuhayan
5. Every Child A Reader Program 10. PWD Program

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1
Write five (5) social problems that address social inequalities in the following government agencies.
DepEd DSWD DOLE

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2
Create your own slogan or quote about government programs that addressed social inequality.
One way of expressing our opinion is through posting or sharing information in a form of a post.
Design your own slogan based on your concept and principles you have learned.

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT
Write an essay about government programs
that addressed social inequalities in 100-150 words.

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 Reflection Card

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?

Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the chart
below in 2-3 sentences

I thought…
What were your
thoughts or ideas about
government programs
that address social
inequality?

I learned that…

What new or additional

ideas did you learn
after taking up this
lesson?

I applied that…..
How did you apply the
things you have
learned about
government programs?

WHAT CAN I DO?

On a separate sheet of paper, draw thumbs up ( ) if the sentence or information address
social inequality if you are agree and thumbs down ( ) if not.

1. Increase the minimum wage.

2. Invest in education.
3. Eliminating poverty is achievable.
4. The government of the Philippines is working to expand access to health care, education
and land ownership among the country's poorest families.
5. Creating jobs is one way of addressing inequality.

Choose the correct letter of

your answer from the
ASSESSMENT Card 7 given choices.
1. What agency is responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of
basic education?
A. DepEd
B. DSWD
C.DENR
D.DOLE
2. What is usually described on the basis of the unequal distribution of income or wealth is a frequently
studied type of social inequality?
A. Economic Inequality
B. Gender Inequality
C. Racial Inequality
D. Social Inequality
3. Which of the following is the international inequality that refers to economic differences between
countries?
A. Inequality
B. Gender Inequality
C. Globally Inequality
D. Social Inequality
4. Which among them is the result of hierarchical social distinctions between racial and ethnic categories
within society and often established based on characteristics such as skin color and other physical
characteristics or an individual‘s place of origin or culture .
A. Economic Inequality
B. Gender Inequality
C. Racial Inequality
D. Social Inequality
5. Which of the following is to require and to adhere to a multilayered procedure adhering to any or all
expressed legality?
A. Government
B. Government Programs
C. Programs
D. Social Inequality
6. Which of the following occurs when resources in a given society are distributed unevenly, typically
though norms of allocation that engender specific patterns along lines of socially defined categories of
persons?
A. Inequality
B. Gender Inequality
C. Globally Inequality
D. Social Inequality

7. Which of the following is an executive department of the Philippine Government mandated to

formulate policies, implement programs and services, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the
Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment?
A. DepEd
B. DSWD
C.DENR
D.DOLE
8. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the
social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development.
A. DepEd
B. DSWD
C.DENR
D.DOLE

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9. What Program of government, that provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor, to
improve the health, nutrition, and the education of children aged 0-18.
A. Child Friendly School System
B. Dagdag Kabuhayan
C. Every Child A Reader Program
D.The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
10. It aims is to fill job vacancies through referral and placement, career counseling, trainings, and
seminars and accommodates various individuals including job seekers, employers, students, out-of-
school youth, migratory workers, and persons with disabilities.
A. DepEd
B. PESO
C.DENR
D.DOLE
11. Which is not a part of our government agencies?
A. Department of Health
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Sociology
D. Department of Social Welfare and Development
12. Which of the following is not belong to the group?
A.PWD has educational assistance to pursue schooling, provided the
PWD meets admission requirements
B. Continuance of the same benefits and privileges given by the
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS),
and PAG-IBIG
C. Express lanes for PWD in all commercial and government
establishments (if none, priority shall be given)
D. All of the above
13. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the
social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development.
A. DepEd
B. DSWD
C.DENR
D.DOLE
14. Which is NOT the key to reducing inequality?
A. It is better education.
B. It is better healthcare and social safety nets
C. It is higher and broader economic growth, especially in agriculture
D. It in better in socio-economic.
15. Which is NOT a government program?
A. Each child will receive a free bakuna for a year old baby.
B. Education is free to all.
C. Scholarship is offered in the private school.
D. Free jobs for person with disability.

REFERENCE Card

Philippine Copyright 2016 DIWA Learning System INC

Ederlina D.Balena , Dolores M. Luceno & Arnel M.Peralta Philippine Copyright 2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Education_(Philippines)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Labor_and_Employment_(Philippines

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 ANSWER KEY
Assessment What's More/ What’s What I Know
in/What’s New/What is It/
1. A What We have Learned 1. B
2. A 2. D
3. C Answer may vary 3. A
4. C 4. C
5. B 5. C
6. D 6. A
7. D 7. B
8. B 8. D
9. D 9. D
10.B 10.D
11.D 11.B
12.D 12.D
13.B 13.C
14.D 14.C
15.C 15.D

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