Most Filipino women think a woman’s place is in the home, survey finds

A recent survey in the Philippines revealed that a majority of Filipino women, 83%, believe being a housewife is as fulfilling as paid work, a significant increase from 70% in 1994. The Social Weather Stations poll, released in March during National Women's Month, also found that around 77% of men and 73% of women strongly agreed that men should earn money while women manage the home. Despite the Philippines' high ranking in international gender equality measures, the survey indicates a prevailing adherence to traditional gender roles. Approximately 75% of women surveyed stated that while a job is acceptable, their primary desire remains having a home and children, a sentiment consistent with findings from 1994.

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