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    Children of fathers behind bars: Evaluating their perceived social stigma in relation to their levels of self-esteem and social interaction
    Cabarles, Maria L.; Muyco, Rich Girl S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2008-03)
    The study aimed to describe the relationship of social stigma experienced or perceived to self-esteem and level of social interaction of children with incarcerated father. Respondents consisted of thirty-two high school student ages 13-17 years old, either currently studying or out of school residing in the rural or urban areas of Iloilo. They were selected using a quota sampling method. Gathering of data was in the form of interview and questionnaire which was answered by the respondents. The study hypothesized that there is a relation between the self-esteem and level of social interaction, there is a relation between self-esteem and social stigma experienced or perceived by the children and there is a relation between the level of social interaction and social stigma experienced or perceived of the children with incarcerated father. Spearman-Rank Correlation (Rs) was used to analyze data. The results showed that only the self-esteem and the level of social interaction of children with incarcerated father has a relationship.
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    Exposure to anti-prostitution campaign and the level of awareness and knowledge of Rizal Estanzuela Residents and sex workers in Iloilo City towards task force on moral and values formation's anti-prostitution campaign
    Bayonita, Erlyn I.; Iniego, Christine Joy V.; Tetosera, Jimma Luz P. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    This study aims to determine the exposure to anti-prostitution campaign and the level of awareness and knowledge of the residents of Rizal Estanzuela and the sex workers in Iloilo City towards Task Force on Moral and Values Formation's anti-prostitution campaign. It also intends to assess the needs of the existing campaign. It follows two sampling procedures: simple random sampling and purposive sampling procedure. The results will then be the basis for the production of the campaign materials. The respondents of this study will consist of both sex workers and residents of Rizal Estanzuela, Iloilo City. Based on the results of the study, the researchers found out that the residents of Rizal Estanzuela have average level of awareness and average level of knowledge towards the campaign. Sex workers in Iloilo City have high level of awareness but have average level of knowledge regarding the said campaign.
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    Doors wide open? The attitudes of 82nd Infantry (Bantay Laya) Batallion straight male army personnel toward gay male army colleagues and civil-military operations stakeholders
    Bautista, Maria Theresa Louise; Mana-ay, Frances Ann (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)
    The Philippine Army is a male dominated bastion with a macho warrior culture. Its traditional functions of security and defense have long emphasized masculinity as an important foundation of the institution. Straight men have most of the power and influence in the organization. In 2009, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Lifted the gay ban, allowing gay men to serve in the military. The admission of gay men has become a sensitive issue and was viewed as a threat for the emasculation of the institution. There is an apprehension that allowing gay men to work in the army will negatively affect group cohesion and performance, thus, impairing its function as a force. There is also the probability that gay men who have become members of the army will be vulnerable to discrimination. Through focus group discussions, this paper compared the attitude of straight male army officers and enlisted personnel in the 82nd Infantry' Battalion toward the gay men they have encountered during civil military operations and toward their gay colleagues in the army. It also looked into the actual behavior of the straight male army members and the degree of stigmatization experienced by the gay men inside the camp. Their work environment (civil-military operations, combat and office work), living conditions, and leisure were evaluated. The straight male army officers’ concept of masculinity was also assessed. The policy responses of the institution after the lift of gay ban were looked into. A key-informant interview with a self-identified gay male army officer was also conducted. This research showed that the Philippine army does not completely accept gay men as part of the institution. In the workplace, gay male members of the army are underestimated and indirectly discriminated in a way that they are not usually sent to combat operations but are mostly assigned to civil-military operations work. This is because of the prevailing stereotype that they are soft and feminine. In the camp’s living conditions, it was found out that some of the straight army members are uncomfortable with the presence of gay men. Superior ranking officers also expressed their sentiment saying that gay male army members may tarnish the reputation of the institution which takes pride in their masculinity. There is also no policy inside the camp that safeguards the welfare of gay men and protects them from discrimination. This goes to show that the Philippine Military is not ready for the lift of gay ban and is yet to set a non discriminatory environment for the admission of gay men in the institution.
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    Political participation of the differently abled in the association of disabled persons-Iloilo (ADP-1)
    Basco, Ellinore Joseph; Pabelico, Rhemia Lee C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
    The study is done in order to determine how the differently abled in the Association of Disabled Persons in Iloilo (ADP-1) participate in political activities and to examine the factors that influences the extent of their political involvement. The objectives of this study are: (1) to describe the political participatory acts that the differently abled are engaged in, (2) to determine the extent of their participation, (3) to identify the factors that influence their involvement, and (4) to find out the impediments to their political involvement. The study was a descriptive-analytical that made use of survey, focused group discussion and key informant interview. Through stratified random sampling without replacement and proportional allocation, the study involved sixty-five (65) PWDs as respondents. The study made use of Key Informant Interviews to exact the views from different concerned agencies of the government tasked to implement the Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons and the Accessibility Law. Non-parametric statistics was used in data analysis with five point rating and Likert scales measuring the level of awareness, trust, efficacy and extent of political participation. The statistical tools employed to determine the relationship of factors identified to political participation were Cramer’s V, Contingency Table, Gamma and the Spearman’s rank order Rho. The findings of the study showed that large number of differently abled persons is involved with participatory acts such as voting, communal activities and contacting public officials. They opt to participate in activities in consideration to whether it is regularly held, non-costly to participate, accessibility and distance of the activity where it took place, can directly influence the official’s public policy, if specific programs and policies include their welfare and concerns and if activities may caused bodily threat. The majority of the respondents infrequently employed the other participatory acts due to lack of time and opportunities for participation and they also have livelihood to sustain. The findings also showed that most of the PWDs have low levels of political participation. Moreover, educational attainment and the disability of the person were strong predictors of political participation. In addition, awareness of rights, trust in governance and the association as well as political efficacy has a weak though, positive relationship with political participation. Furthermore, the study also confirmed the existence of structural and attitudinal impedances such as negative attitudes towards the differently abled, inaccessibility of voting centers, lack of support or assistance programs and weak implementation of the Magna Carta and Accessibility Law for the differently abled that hinders the political functioning of differently abled persons as citizens and their full integration to the mainstream society. In view of the findings of this study, recommendations of the researchers include the use of special education (SpEd) Centers as voting precincts for the differently abled voters, the active involvement of the ADP-I in local government development programs, creation of the Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPDA). Future studies regarding the involvement of the differently abled in governance should focus on the differently abled women’s situation in development and political involvement or gender issues, and the perception or attitudes of the public towards the competency of differently abled elected officials and voters.