Research Article

Women During General Community Quarantine (GCQ): A Case Study

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Abstract

The Philippine government has imposed General Community Quarantine (GCQ) measures to slow the risk of the spread of COVID-19. This study seeks to identify the problems women encountered during this period and determine solutions to address those problems. Descriptive qualitative method multiple case study design was used. With thematic analysis, results found out that women are burdened by family security and financial capability, which contributes to the triple role of women. Moreover, resiliency has emerged as the main factor in solving these burdens. This study contributes to the fifth Sustainable Development Goal, gender equality, and women empowerment.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies

Volume (Issue)

3 (11)

Pages

79-83

Published

20-11-2021

How to Cite

Maunes, P. L. (2021). Women During General Community Quarantine (GCQ): A Case Study. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 3(11), 79–83. https://doi.org/10.32996/jhsss.2021.3.11.6

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Keywords:

Women, Covid-19, General Community Quarantine