Gendering

Research
Ramil M. Perez, DBA;FBE

Research as Core Function

of University
The university is not just as a
generator of knowledge
educator of young minds
transmitter of culture
but is also a major agent of
economic growth

Research as Core Function

of University
A university is also a
Research and Development
laboratory
mechanism through which
the nation builds its human
capital to enable it to actively
participate in the global
economy

UNESCO World Declaration on

Higher Education for the
Twenty-first Century
knowledge creation,
transmission and application are
the lifeblood of the knowledgebased economy.
Universities are tasked to:
1. generate
2. transmit
3. disseminate
4. apply knowledge

RA 8292 (Higher Education

Modernization Act of 1997)
Section 2. Declaration of Policy.
The State shall likewise
promote its exercise and
observance for the continuing
intellectual growth, the
advancement of learning and
research State-supported
institutions of higher learning
shall gear their programs to
national, regional or local

RA 9311 (Conversion of LIT to

EVSU, 2004)
Section 2. General Mandate. The
University shall undertake
research and extension services
and provide progressive
leadership in its areas of
specialization.

Research Agenda of EVSU (2009)

The Universitys Research and

Development thrusts are
geared towards the upliftment
of the quality of life and the
alleviation of poverty in the
region and the country as a
whole, through a sustainable
development approach.

Gendering research: A
framework for relevance

Why Mainstream Gender in

Research?

because research had been

insensitive to gender issues
because it makes a
difference in terms of social
expectations, needs,
opportunities, carrier paths,
life cycles, resource
allocation, etc.
because of the desire for

Desire for change?

Desire for change?

Desire for change?

Desire for change?

Desire for change?

Creating relevance in
research

First Sem Poverty Incidence

Among Families, Region VIII:
2009and 2012

First Sem Per Capita Poverty

Threshold and Poverty Incidence
Among Families, Region VIII: 2006,
2009, 2012

Poverty Incidence and Magnitude of

Poor Population by Basic Sector,
Region VIII: 2003, 2006, 2009
Basic Sector
Women
Youth
Children
Senior Citizens
Urban Poor
Migrant and
Formal
Sector Workers
Farmers
Fishermen
Self-employed
and
Unpaid Family
Workers

Poverty Incidence %
2003 2006 2009
36.7 37.8
39.6
28.8 30.0
37.1
46.7 49.0
50.8
20.3 24.3
22.5
24.7 20.5
28.7

Magnitude of Poor
2003
2006
2009
671,065 741,273 808,543
255,918 299,736 398,645
865,288 904,144 943,877
59,842 92,819 95,174
202,839 180,284 268,471

27.3

26.2

31.9 144,068 152,831 204,444

37.3
29.0

42.1
40.2

46.7 115,059 139,185 116,966

45.7 26,864 29,785 31,954

33.3

34.6

38.2 333,260 293,932 316,767

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Other Gender Issues

Looking back at our

research agenda
The Universitys Research and
Development thrusts are geared
towards the upliftment of the
quality of life and the alleviation
of poverty in the region and the
country as a whole, through a
sustainable development
Are we making relevance in our
approach.
research?

Roscas de Barugo: A Value Chain

Analysis

Roscas de Barugo: A Value Chain

Analysis

 I love technology, and I don't

think it's something that should
divide along gender lines.
Marissa Mayer