00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217605157959 Buklod 20230503092542.0 m |o d | ta 071004s2007 xx r |||| u|eng d (iLib)UPD-00000312017 DCHE DML eng DMLUC LG 996 2007 H6 I87 Israel, Perlita R. Gender equity and family decision-making patterns of the Aklanon mothers Perlita R. Israel. 2007. 185 leaves ill. (some col.) "April 2007." Dissertation (Ph.D. Home Economics)--University of the Philippines Diliman. The study examined gender equity and decision-making patterns of the Aklanon rural mothers and their partners and determined the factors related to power in decision-making. The decision-making patterns in the family was ascertained in terms of the family-related activities such as parenting, educating family members, family budgeting, family nutrition and health; and in terms of family practices on spousal rights, benefits, obligations and opportunities...There was no significant difference found between mother's personal and family-related factors and their level of attitude towards gender equity in the family and community. Neither was significant correlation found between personal and family related factors and decision-making patterns of rural mothers. Rural mothers compared to their husbands, play a unique and more significant role in the family in terms of parenting, budgeting and educating family members. They are less dominant in the household but are not totally passive. Rural earning mothers have been found to have a voice in the family. They have accepted the situation where their husbands make the decisions but they also make negotiations in order to reach an agreement or compromise. Sex role Philippines Aklan. Families Decision making Philippines Aklan. Mothers Philippines Aklan. Thesis FI UP UPD DARCHIVES LG 996 2007 H6 I87 Thesis