Gender Equality Barriers among Maritime Students: Basis for Gender and Development Program

Authors

  • Alexander Sotes Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc
  • Orzon Agad Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.
  • Rodulfo Undap Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.
  • Jumarey E. Achicoso Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0829-3595
  • Jasper John D. Guiral Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8455-6136
  • Miles Humphrey M. Ignacio Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.
  • Renz Gerald Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.
  • Peter J. Malaki Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9260-6279
  • Abran Kent V. Torralba Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v56i1.884

Keywords:

Feminist Theory, gender development, structural barriers, family position Social barriers, gender equality, age, gender, ethnicity, descriptive-quantitative, policy development, Philippines

Abstract

This study investigates the gender equality barriers among maritime students in the Philippines, focusing on the influence of ethnicity and age on perceptions of these barriers. Utilizing a descriptive correlational method, the research involved 554 student respondents from the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. (MMACI). The study employed a questionnaire adapted from Fidan et al. (2020) to assess perceptions of structural and social barriers. The findings reveal significant gender disparities in the maritime education sector, with males dominating both BS Marine Engineering (BSMarE) and BS Marine Transportation (BSMT) programs. The study also highlights the interconnected nature of structural and social barriers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive interventions to promote inclusivity and equity. Additionally, the research identifies variations in perceptions of gender equality barriers based on ethnicity, particularly among BSMarE students. The study concludes by proposing an action plan to promote gender and development programs in the College of Maritime Education, emphasizing awareness, policy revisions, training, mentorship, and industry collaboration.

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Author Biographies

  • Alexander Sotes, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Orzon Agad, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Rodulfo Undap, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Jumarey E. Achicoso, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Jasper John D. Guiral, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Miles Humphrey M. Ignacio, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Renz Gerald, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Peter J. Malaki, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

  • Abran Kent V. Torralba, Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga Inc.

    Butuan City, Philippines

References

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Baxter, J. (2016). Age and Gender Equality Attitudes in Australia. Journal of Sociology, 52(4), 723–739.

Black, S. E., Devereux, P. J., & Salvanes, K. G. (2005). The more the merrier? The effect of family size and birth order on children’s education. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 120(2), 669-700.

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Published

2024-03-28

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How to Cite

Sotes, A., Agad, O., Undap, R., Achicoso, J., Guiral, J. J., Ignacio, M. H., Gerald, R., Malaki, P., & Torralba, A. K. (2024). Gender Equality Barriers among Maritime Students: Basis for Gender and Development Program. JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research, 56(1), 76-101. https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v56i1.884

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