Women as catalyst for social and economic development

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"We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society" is this year's theme for International Women's Month which truly reflects women's roles and responsibilities in today's society.

Women's tasks used to be limited to maternal roles and responsibilities. But times have changed and so have their roles and responsibilities in 21st Century society.

If women's roles then were just limited to taking care and raising children and doing household chores, in today's society, their responsibilities and obligations are beyond these maternal tasks.

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Women have become catalysts for economic progress. They hold varying positions in both local and international companies. Data show that women's percentage in the workforce is almost equal to that of men.

In the Philippines, women have been part of the country's workforce. They have made significant contributions to the Philippine economy.

Millions of Filipino women are working in both big and medium companies and in micro-businesses like small bakeshops, restaurants and eateries, and salons.

Many Filipino women also work in public vehicles as conductors, and in malls as sales ladies.

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Achievements

Being in workplaces working hand-in-hand with men is already an achievement for women.

In the Philippines, many women do excel in their chosen fields for which they received accolades. In fact, many of them are successfully running and managing multinational companies.

Roles and responsibilities

Apart from their maternal responsibilities, in today's modern society, women also have taken and assumed a wide array of roles and responsibilities ranging from working in different institutions like in the corporate world, business establishments, and in any legal income-generating endeavors.

Challenges

Sadly, despite the country's existing laws protecting women, still, physical, emotional, and psychological abuses are prevalent among Filipino women.

Sexual advances of different forms are committed in workplaces, homes, schools, public transportation, and even on public transportation.

Acts of lasciviousness are the common sexual advances committed inside public transportation perpetrated by fellow passengers and in some cases by drivers.

As we celebrate Women's Month, let's also express our genuine gratitude and appreciation to our mothers, sisters, aunts, and to all women for their valuable contribution to society and for taking care of us.

Author

Samuel A. Escabarte a licensed English Language and Literature teacher. Please follow this small website as I share with you historical events, diverse, unique culture, and stunning scenery of my small, yet beautiful country, the Philippines.

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