Gender And The Law Final Paper - Monica.docx

Monica May Ramos 2016010501 Gender and the Law

Research Title: The Labyrinth Procedure of Rape Cases in the Philippines Research Background: Rape is a crime involving power relations between the offender and the victim, and rooted in male dominance and female subordination. It is no doubt, the result of disparities in the status and situations of women and men - between the more powerful and the oppressed.1 It is one of the most prevalent forms of violence against women (VAW) in the Philippines. Reported rape cases ranked third (13.1%) of the total reported VAW cases in the country from 1999 to 2009.2 As such, there is a need to assess how effective our existing laws in addressing rape cases. It is but important to examine how the different state agencies work hand in hand in resolving the administration of justice concerning rape cases. Outline: 1. What are the laws relating to rape. How effective is each law? (Anti-rape Law, Violence against Women and Children, Anti-Sexual Harrasment Act) (What are the common problems being encountered by state agencies (courts, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Commission on Women) in implementing their mandates. How rape cases is being resolved in the Philippine Courts. 2. What are the existing oppressions of rape victims that are usually not resolved by the Philippine courts? (Rape cases are difficult to prosecute.) 3. How the State can addressed the necessity of efficient and effective administration of justice concerning Rape cases. (Promote gender equality and empower women through different agency – DSWD, PCW and courts system.)

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https://www.pcw.gov.ph/wpla/amending-anti-rape-law https://pcw.gov.ph/focus-areas/violence-against-women/rape