EQUAL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

In the United States, there is this so-called Equal Rights Amendment, and United Nations had the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The ultimate aim of these two is to ensure gender equality.

                When we say gender equality, it means that there is an equal treatment to men and women. Neither one of them should receive favourable and preferential treatment. UNICEF describes that gender equality “means that women and men, and girls and boys, enjoy the same rights, resources and opportunities. It does not require that they be treated exactly alike.”

                So when we say that there is equal treatment to each gender, it implies that they are provided equal chances by law in democratic activities, social institutions, and there is an equal pay when it comes to work. There is an equal opportunity to get a good job or employment or education, and equality in the utilization of human funds and resources.

                Philippines is also a country promoting equality of the genders. Not only men are allowed to enter politics, but also women. Both men and women are great leaders in the country. Last Oct. 28, 2013, one transgender even won in the Barangay Elections as the Brgy. Captain. The third sex is included in the gender equality. They also have rights in gender equality.

                Having equal rights and equal opportunities of genders is one way to achieve sustainable progress and development, greater economic prosperity, welfare, and better life and future.