Does our Philippine laws merely over-protective towards women instead of giving empowerment?: A legal study concerning the empowerment of Filipino women
Date of Publication
2012
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management
Subject Categories
Commercial Law
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Commercial Law
Thesis Adviser
Hilario S. Caraan
Defense Panel Member
Reynaldo Ros
Anna Theresa Licaros
Abstract/Summary
This study examined whether Whether or not the selected Philippine laws protective of women are in consonance with the main trust of CEDAW and UDHR of empowering them, instead of merely protecting them. This study examined Republic Acts 9262 or An Act Defining Violence Against Women And Their Children, Providing For Protective Measures For Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefore, And For Other Purposes, specifically the provision in directing men to provide for his wife and/or their child. This study also examined Republic Act No. 7192 or An Act Promoting the Integration of Women as Full and Equal Partners of Men in Development and Nation Building and for Other Purposes specifically the provision on preventing their heavy migration.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU19655
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
100 leaves
Recommended Citation
Magcanlas, J. F., & Jamilarin, P. M. (2012). Does our Philippine laws merely over-protective towards women instead of giving empowerment?: A legal study concerning the empowerment of Filipino women. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/17839