Overview of government initiatives aimed at addressing social inequalities.
Definition: A state where there are differences in opportunity, status, and treatment among members of society.
Social inequality encompasses more than geographic differences (Lee and Rawls, 2010).
The government formulates projects to support research and develop policies reducing social inequalities across various sectors.
Minorities are defined as smaller groups differing from the majority in race, religion, or political beliefs, striving for social inclusion.
Social inclusion: a key principle of social justice; it improves the terms for individuals/groups to participate in society, enhancing their abilities, opportunities, and dignity.
Increasing gap between rich and poor regions; National Economic and Development Authority advocates for increased investment in infrastructure and social services.
From 2009 to 2018, the disparity in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita has widened according to Philippine Statistics Authority.
Richest Region: National Capital Region (NCR) with GRDP per capita of P253,893 in 2018.
Poorest Region: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with GRDP per capita of P14,657.
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): Provides cash grants to the poorest for health, nutrition, and education improvements for children aged 0-18.
Modeled after successful CCT schemes in Latin America and Africa.
Articulates national goals for education improvements, focusing on Early Childhood Development and Universal Quality Education.
Agency: Department of Education (DepEd).
Aims to redistribute land and rights for improved agricultural practices and community support.
Agency: Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).
Strengthens youth participation in governance and prohibits political dynasty within local government units.
Promotes free tuition and fees in state educational institutions to enhance access to quality education.
Minority groups face lower opportunities than dominant groups in society.
Women often earn less than men due to discrimination and biological differences; LGBT community faces stigma and discrimination.
Aims to empower women and enhance their participatory role in socioeconomic development from 1995 to 2025.
Comprehensive rights law focused on eliminating discrimination against women, especially in marginalized sectors.
Enacted in 1997 to uphold the cultural integrity and land rights of indigenous peoples.
Landmark law promoting the rights and welfare of disabled persons, ensuring access to various services and participation in society.
Mandates private sector to reserve at least 1% of workforce for persons with disabilities, enhancing employment opportunities.
A comprehensive global action agenda focusing on critical areas for humanity and the environment including poverty eradication and equality.
Importance of fostering peace and partnership to achieve sustainable development goals.
Listing of 17 goals aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental issues, from poverty to environment.
Goal to end poverty; example: Microfinance initiatives aiding entrepreneurship in developing regions.
Objective to eliminate hunger; example: School Feeding Programs providing meals to children in need.
Ensures health and well-being; example: Global vaccination campaigns preventing disease spread.
Promotes inclusive education; example: Online platforms like Khan Academy providing free resources.
Strives for gender equality; example: Initiatives supporting women in entrepreneurship via microloans.
Ensures sustainable water management; example: Filtration systems providing safe drinking water.
Goal to provide reliable and sustainable energy; example: Solar projects in rural areas.
Encourages equitable economic growth; example: Skills development for green technology jobs.
Focuses on resilient infrastructure; example: Development of smart cities emphasizing sustainability.
Seeks to reduce disparities; example: Income redistribution policies through progressive taxation.
Aims for inclusive urbanization; example: Certifications like LEED promoting sustainable building practices.
Urgent action against climate change; example: Paris Agreement commitments to reduce emissions.
Promotes access to justice and effective institutions; example: Transparency initiatives against corruption.
Addresses adaptation as a necessary process for survival and fitness in various environments.
Refers to changes that enhance organism survival, with adaptability being crucial for success in different conditions.
Physical features adapting organisms to their environments, including body shape and internal organization.
**Skin Color Adaptation: **
Dark skin in sun-intensive areas protects against UV radiation.
Light skin in low sunlight areas enhances Vitamin D production.
The mechanisms and benefits of skin color adaptations help protect against environmental stressors, ensuring survival.
Inherited behaviors and learning processes (e.g., hibernation as energy conservation in winter).
Geographic mobility involving temporary or permanent relocation of individuals, driven by various factors.
Legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, and refugees, each category defined by their legal status and circumstances of migration.
Movement within a country, such as relocation between states or cities, without crossing national borders.
Temporary migration for work or study, with the expectation of returning home after fulfilling migration goals.
Internal processes that support survival in different environments, including biochemical changes critical for adaptability.
Temperature Regulation:
Sweating cools the body in hot conditions.
Shivering generates heat in cold conditions.
Questions regarding the impact of migration on families and challenges for countries of origin and destination.