SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE OFFICE
what is
DEVELOPMENT ?
GENDER &
Gender and Development a development perspective
and process that are
EQUALL ITY
participatory and
empowering, equitable,
sustainable, free from
violence, respectful of
Beyond the Binary: human rights, supportive
Creating Inclusive Spaces of self-determination and
actualization of human
for All Expressions potentials.
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this is how someone feels and
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x Gender equality means that all
individuals, regardless of their
This is how you choose to express
understands themselves in your gender identity through your gender, have the same rights,
relation to gender. It’s about name, pronouns, clothing, hair opportunities, and responsibilities.
It’s about making sure everyone—
who you are on the inside, style, behaviour, voice, or body whether male, female, or non-
and it may or may not align features. Gender expression may binary—has an equal chance to
with the gender you were also encompass characteristics live the life they want, free from
assigned at birth. that may be described as: gender-based discrimination or
Masculine limitations.
“Gender identity is personal Feminine
– it’s how you feel, and it’s Gender-Neutral
valid no matter what.” Androgynous
Men are also affected by gender
stereotypes. They’re often expected
to be tough and unemotional.
Gender equality means creating
space for men to express
vulnerability, care, and tenderness,
without fear of judgment."
Building Stronger,
More Inclusive IMPORTANCE OF CARING & RESPECT
Communities OF GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
Gender and Development (GAD)
advocacy focuses on addressing Respecting and acknowledging someone’s gender identity
gender inequalities, promoting and expression helps create a supportive and inclusive
women's rights, and ensuring environment. Here are some key reasons why this
that both women and men, as understanding is important
well as gender-diverse
individuals, have equal Promote understanding and
opportunities in all aspects of acceptance: Everyone deserves to
life—social, economic, political, feel accepted for who they are.
and cultural. These efforts are
not only directed at women and Supports Healthy Development:
girls but also at men and the supporting them in expressing their
LGBTQ+ community to promote gender identity helps them develop a
inclusive gender norms. strong sense of self.
Encourages Respect for Individual Choices:
This fosters empowerment live authentically
without being constrained by societal
expectations.
Gender and Development
advocacies in the
Philippines ACTIVITY
GABRIELA WOMEN’S PARTY (Not just PINK or BLUE: Equality in motion)
Gabriela is one of the largest and
most prominent women's Answer the following question in a sheet of paper and
organizations in the Philippines. The submit it to your Class Secretary. Once submitted, turn in
group has a political arm, which it on your GCR.
advocates for gender-sensitive laws
and policies at the national and local
1. How can you support your friends or
level. classmates who don’t fit traditional gender
roles?
BANTAY BIKTIMA
Government and NGO programs 2. What can you do as an individual to create a
providing resources, legal aid, and
safer and more inclusive environment for people
shelters for survivors of gender-
based violence, regardless of gender. with diverse gender identities?
MEN OPPOSED TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 3. What is the most important thing you’ve
A movement that encourages men to
take an active role in preventing learned about gender and equality
violence against women and
challenging traditional patriarchal
norms.
Takeaways: Support Awaits!
"Gender expression is about
how you present yourself—
Reach out to connect.
through clothing, appearance,
behavior, and voice. But your
gender identity is your inner
sense of who you are. The two
may not always align with
society’s expectations."
Everyone’s journey
with gender is SHS GUIDANCE
personal, and it's Bldg. A-203 near HS LRC
important to create an
environment where email us here:
people can explore and shsguidance@olopsc.edu.ph pauline.palis@olopsc.edu.ph
express themselves judy.andal@olopsc.edu.ph jasmine.gomez@olopsc.edu.ph
freely, without fear of
judgment or rejection. jerika.lopez@olopsc.edu.ph skye.soriano@olopsc.edu.ph
