Gender Disparities in Access, Participation, and Perceptions: A Study of Home Economics Education in San Fernando La Union Secondary School
Abstract
This study explored the gender disparities in access, participation, and perceptions on home economics education among secondary school teachers and students in the City of San Fernando La Union. The study unraveled the experiences of both teachers and students in home economics in terms of access and participation rates as well as perceptions on career opportunities and future aspirations. The study employed qualitative research design in order to explore and understand the prevailing issues on gender disparities in home economics education. In-depth interview using a researcher-made structured questionnaire was used to gather data from the eight respondents, 4 of whom were teachers of home economics and 4 were junior high school students with home economics subjects. Thematic analysis through coding and identifying recurring themes was used to analyze and interpret collected responses from the 8 key informants. It was found out that there is no gender disparity in terms of access to home economics classes and related resources while there is a big disparity in number in terms of participation rates and class engagement between male and female students while contrasting perceptions as to career opportunities and future aspirations in home economics were revealed in the study. Challenges on gender stereotype brought about by societal norms and standards are prevalent, thus causing lesser male engagement on home economics. It is further concluded that there is a need for curriculum update fostering inclusivity, raising awareness on the relevance and benefits of home economics through career counseling and promoting effective teaching strategies that targets to increase student engagement across all genders.
Keywords
Home economics, Gender disparity, perception
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IRE Journals:
Marilou A. Dela Pena , Adekris S. Bantic , Emelyn Bascones; Maurine B. Cadingla , Jarold A. Coilan; Maricel A. Macanas , Francisco Jr. A. Wangag; Jubilee D. Yadis
"Gender Disparities in Access, Participation, and Perceptions: A Study of Home Economics Education in San Fernando La Union Secondary School" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 2 2024 Page 335-343
IEEE:
Marilou A. Dela Pena , Adekris S. Bantic , Emelyn Bascones; Maurine B. Cadingla , Jarold A. Coilan; Maricel A. Macanas , Francisco Jr. A. Wangag; Jubilee D. Yadis
"Gender Disparities in Access, Participation, and Perceptions: A Study of Home Economics Education in San Fernando La Union Secondary School" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(2)
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