Femininity, only a social construct: Adamsonian women who broke down gender stereotypes

By Michaela Ann Marie R. Razon

Women’s struggles in the past are infinite as they were under the rule of male feudality, wherein their actions had been limited and controlled.

Fortunately, we have entered a new chapter as women are currently shining in various field of specialization. This Women’s Month, it is but proper to recognize the remarkable victories of the Falcon ladies for their exemplary works.

First in line is Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, who is an alumna of Batch ‘78, Chemical Engineering Program and the first woman Vice Chancellor of the American

CLOTHES AND HAIR/P1

For instance, members of the LGBTQ+ community often seek campus safety and inclusivity, when in fact, they should have it in the first place.

Last November 2022, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila joined other universities in adopting gender-neutral uniform policies. The order allows the students to wear uniforms based on how

International University in Bangladesh. She is the first woman Vice Chancellor at the American International University in Bangladesh. In 2012, she was chosen as one of the top 100 women of the world under the education category by the International Alliance for Women.

Next in line is Coach Merenciana “Ewon” Arayi, who played on our Women’s Basketball Team from 2003 to 2007. She snatched the Most Valuable Player trophy of University Athletic Association of the Philippines in 2004 and she continues to prove that sports has they identify themselves as in the spectrum. The University also lets its students choose any hair color that they would like to go for.

In addition, three of the Philippines’ Big four universities—Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and the University of the Philippines—are some of the major institutions in the country that promote diversity by no gender by being the longest-tenured national team player and captain of the Philippines women’s national basketball team, Perlas Pilipinas.

We also take pride in Dr. Mary Jane Alvero Al-Mahdi who will probably take you the entire day counting her achievements. She is a Chemical Engineering graduate in 1991 and is now hailed as one of the rising tigers by The Nation Builders in Asia Magazine. Al-Mahdi is multiawarded female global business leader, a Chief Executive Officer of the leading multiresearch laboratory— Geoscience, Prime letting the students wear what they want.

The public usually knows the concession about the policies between the students and the school. When it comes to Catholic institutions, the students are envisioned to observe those—just to be classified as respected, and to be looked at as good role models.

If the school’s dress and hair code are made

Certification UAE— with partners and branches in Europe, India, China, and in the Philippines. One of her recently-obtained awards is the Global Women Empowerment Icons 2022 Exemplary Woman Corporates Leadership.

Education, leadership and sports are three of the many things that women were forbidden before. But upon fighting for equality, women today are slowly conquering the existing patriarchal system.

On the other hand, if only the society did not dictate gender roles, women before can do more and have the chance to contribute for the to show a better image of oneself, then it has no comparison in letting the students show off their true colors. Allowing the community to unveil their true selves is just one of the many proofs of diversity. Regardless of someone’s sex, they have the means of expressing the identity they associate themselves to. Everybody has the right to be called by their betterment of the world. But no matter how many “what ifs” we have in mind, we cannot bring time back. The best thing to do in the present is to acknowledge what women are capable of and to normalize having no room for gender discrimination. Everyone has to accept the truth that gender has nothing to do with someone else’s capabilities. respective pronouns.

Aside from these Lady Falcons, we have our Philippine women heroes namely, Gabriela Silang, Melchora Aquino, and Magdalena Leones, who also broke down the feminine image towards them.

In fact, a real safe space is something that makes the students feel valid. They should be visible, and never make them feel apologetic because of who they are.

Campuses that advocate gender equality are also thought highly of. The school itself should be an environment where the students don’t need to question themselves and explain their identity.

We can conclude that even before, women are already eager in breaking the barriers imposed by society. As the years pass by, we can say that finally we are entering a progressive page wherein women can express themselves—however, traditional perception is still there. Indeed, we can admittedly say that equality is not yet achieved, but with the stories of these women who continue to surpass the traditional perception about them, we can definitely conclude that we have a bright future for young ladies waiting ahead.

At the end of the day, students deserve to have enough support and attention. It takes no money to hear what kind of world they hope for. Everybody, mainly the LGBTQ+ community, is just too beautiful to be hidden in a closet. Remember: There is nothing more empathic than people who give students the experience of living equally.