Effects of Gender Sensitivity and Teacher’s Morale on the Teaching Performance of Teachers
EFFECTS OF GENDER SENSITIVITY AND TEACHER’S MORALE
ON THE TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS
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A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School
Malolos City
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In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Management
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by
MAY 2011
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction The traditional roles of men and women can be described in terms of their responsibilities and tasks. Men are the head of the family; the breadwinner, they are career-oriented, strong and powerful. Women, on the other hand, are responsible for preparing day-to-day meal, cleaning the house, sewing dresses, bearing children and staying home to look after them. Changing the traditional roles has resulted to different behaviors and perspectives. A mother who pursues a career may be criticized for leaving her children in someone else’s care. If a woman actively seeks a promotion at work, she may be called aggressive. If a man cries when he is upset or sad, he may be ridiculed as a sissy or coward. If a father enjoys feeding or playing with his baby, he may be considered less masculine. Nowadays, the emerging roles of men and women are said to be equal. The tag of women as subordinates of men, homemaker, child bearer, clerks and secretaries may be considered things of the past due to the existence of the very few but world class and proactive women. These confusing changes on the concept of gender sensitivity as well morale cannot be set aside since it is an unspoken truth in the society even in the academe. Institutions and organizations have tried their best to address issues concerning this matter but how can we be sure if decisions are made in a discreet way to avoid social conflict within the organization. Gender sensitivity may take the forms of prejudice, gender bias and discrimination against the identity of male and female or
ON THE TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS
____________________
A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School
Malolos City
____________________
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Arts in Education Major in
Educational Management
____________________
by
MAY 2011
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction The traditional roles of men and women can be described in terms of their responsibilities and tasks. Men are the head of the family; the breadwinner, they are career-oriented, strong and powerful. Women, on the other hand, are responsible for preparing day-to-day meal, cleaning the house, sewing dresses, bearing children and staying home to look after them. Changing the traditional roles has resulted to different behaviors and perspectives. A mother who pursues a career may be criticized for leaving her children in someone else’s care. If a woman actively seeks a promotion at work, she may be called aggressive. If a man cries when he is upset or sad, he may be ridiculed as a sissy or coward. If a father enjoys feeding or playing with his baby, he may be considered less masculine. Nowadays, the emerging roles of men and women are said to be equal. The tag of women as subordinates of men, homemaker, child bearer, clerks and secretaries may be considered things of the past due to the existence of the very few but world class and proactive women. These confusing changes on the concept of gender sensitivity as well morale cannot be set aside since it is an unspoken truth in the society even in the academe. Institutions and organizations have tried their best to address issues concerning this matter but how can we be sure if decisions are made in a discreet way to avoid social conflict within the organization. Gender sensitivity may take the forms of prejudice, gender bias and discrimination against the identity of male and female or
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