Knowledge and Experience on Gender-Based Sexual Harassment Among Students of Marinduque State University: Input to Localized Gender and Development Framework of Implementation
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https://doi.org/10.65232/61yqce17Keywords:
Safe Spaces Act, Gender violence, Gender protection, Gender advancement and development, GADAbstract
From as simple as catcalling to the heinous act of rape, violence knows no gender. Probing the awareness and experiences of students related to Safe Spaces Act could avert gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) incidents. Using questionnaire, data were collected from 535 students of Marinduque State College. Results revealed that respondents were mostly female, single, 21-25 years old, fourth year students, and residents of Boac Municipality. 40-46% of them are moderately aware on selected provisions of the Act. 51% experienced GBSH in streets and public places, mostly committed by strangers however 78% were not reported. Institutionalizing GBSH preventive approaches among HEIs was highly recommended. This includes collaborative implementation with agencies of PNP and LGU.
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