Women in the Philippines
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Women in the Philippines (Filipino: Kababaihan sa Pilipinas) may also be known as Filipinas or Filipino women. Their role includes the context of Filipino culture, standards, and mindsets. The Philippines is described[by whom?] to be a nation of strong women, who directly and indirectly run the family unit, businesses, government agencies and haciendas.
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 99 (2010) |
Women in parliament | 22.1% (2012) |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 65.9% (2010) |
Women in labour force | 49.7% (2011) |
Gender Inequality Index[1] | |
Value | 0.419 (2021) |
Rank | 101st out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[2] | |
Value | 0.783 (2022) |
Rank | 17th out of 146 |
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 according to this 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.[3][4]