Differences in Gender Role Attitude and Beliefs Among Selected Cooperatives in Imus City, Philippines

Abstract

This study aims to examine the perception and differences between men and women’s in gender role, attitude, and beliefs among management of selected cooperatives in Imus City Cavite, Philippines. It examines the existence of differences in gender roles, attitude and beliefs, evaluates the gender segregation, and analyze differences among the management of cooperative based on their gender identity that influence in the economic growth of the cooperative. Descriptive and comparative statistic research design was utilized in this study. The study population includes cooperatives in the city of Imus, Cavite. Primary data is collected through self-made questionnaires, while secondary data supplements the analysis. The study highlights differences in gender role, attitude and beliefs, and the findings revealed that there is an evident significant difference in the physical

and financial variables of the perceived gender roles among men and women in the cooperatives. Alternatively, no significant difference was found in the social and emotional variables of perceived gender roles as well as in perceived attitudes and beliefs of men and women in the cooperatives.