@article{ref1,
title="Violence against women in the Philippines: barriers to seeking support",
journal="Lancet regional health. Western Pacific",
year="2022",
author="Valdez, Isabel Kristine M. and Arevalo, Ma Veronica Pia N. and Robredo, Janine Patricia G. and Gacad, Sabrina Laya S. and Villaceran, Marie Aubrey J. and Libang, Gertrudes R. and Dela Paz, Edelina P. and Rubin, Krissi Shaffina Twyla A. and Eala, Michelle Ann B.",
volume="23",
number="",
pages="e100471-e100471",
abstract="The Philippines is among one of the most gender-equal countries in the Western Pacific region.​​ Nevertheless, it is evident that the sociocultural landscape lags behind: one in four Filipino women has experienced gender-based violence, and 41% of victims do not seek help. Despite existing laws and a widespread local anti-violence against women (VAW) movement, multiple barriers to help-seeking exist, and it is ultimately the economic, sociopolitical and cultural structures in the Philippines hindering VAW victims from seeking support.   Like in other Asian countries, Filipino women are stifled by a patriarchal society emphasizing male dominance in family structures and larger social institutions. Traditionally, Filipino men are household heads and breadwinners; women are deemed subservient, hence economic abuse is common in VAW cases, and a high acceptance of justified wife beating exists. Women's pleasures are considered objects to pursue or control, hence they are regarded as a vulnerability. Few women seek help because of expectations to be self-sacrificing, thus giving up safety and security in favor of family reputation. Defying gender norms invites objectification, shame, guilt, and even justification of violence, hence the culture of victim-blaming...<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2666-6065",
doi="10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100471",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100471"
}