Breaking the barriers!

In order to promote gender equality and justice, Filamer Christian University Inc. partook in a hybrid seminar, focusing on gender-fair education curriculum and gender-fair language awareness held at Roblee Hall, Feb. 7.

Gender and Development (GAD) Coordinator of Northern Iloilo State University Lennie Malubay spearheaded the seminar, in which she talked about the roles of gender socialization, stereotypes, and gender sensitivity.

She emphasized about the school gender biases where boys and girls at an early age are being taught in schools what toys and games are “appropriate” for their genders.

“We canalize or ginatagaan naton sila direction nga amo kamo ni dapat. We expose them to what we think is proper,” Malubay emphasized.

The GAD Coordinator also spoke about the unfair gender relations that resulted in men and women being reduced by their freedom to choose and decide on matters pertaining to improvement.

Furthermore, Malubay highlighted the need of gender mainstreaming in higher education, which is a strategy to ensure that men and women are treated fairly.

“This should not stop us from spreading advocacy about gender equality, as gender and development can give us proper education,” she concluded.

The seminar taught students and teachers about diverse perspectives and experiences for both genders, ensuring everyone feels respected in a learning environment.

(News article by Alyssa Keith Dela Cruz, The Hillside Echo – Senior)