BOAC, Marinduque — In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Marinduque State University (MarSU)-College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), through its General Education Elective 2: Gender and Society course, is organizing the second season of the Kalutang Violet Exchange Series every Wednesday of March.
Led by Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) students, the initiative highlights gender-related research conducted from 2016 to 2024 and connects these studies with local organizations that support women’s empowerment, gender studies, and advocacy.
The first session on March 4 featured discussions on the MarSU Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System alongside research presentations including “Causes and Effects of Unexpected Pregnancy among College Students in Marinduque State University by Ysabel Marie Chan, and “Lived Experience of Teenage Mothers in Barangay Dili and Pinggan, Municipality of Gasan” by Kheychel Deano, Rassel Loto, and Jovelene Morong.
On March 11, another set of gender-related research will be presented, including “Possible Factors that Suspected Violators Commit Incest” by Lundag et al. and “Level of Gender Attributes of Male and Female Students of Marinduque State University” by Manubac et al., both conducted by BSSW students from the 2018 and 2019 batches. The session will also spotlight Circulo de Mujeres (Boac Women’s Club), a local organization advocating for women’s welfare.
The third session on March 18 will feature the thesis “Breaking Gender Barriers: Socio-economic, Cultural and Personal Factors Influencing Male Students to Pursue the Social Work Academic Path in MSC” by Arriene Jane Linguit, Ma. Fe Canelas, and Bea Moring, as well as “Level of Gender Sensitivity of BS Social Work Students in Selected State Universities and Colleges in Mimaropa Region” by Monteron et al. The KALIPI (Kalipunan ng mga Liping Pilipina) Marinduque will also participate virtually as part of the National Women’s Month celebration.
The series will conclude on March 25 with presentations of “Level of Acceptance of ‘Bekis’ by Immediate Families in Marinduque” by Jayson Mistal et al. and “Challenges Encountered in the Implementation of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 in Boac, Marinduque” by Villavicencio et al. The final session will feature the Bila-bila LGBTQIA+ Association of Boac, Marinduque.
Through the Kalutang Violet Exchange Series, MarSU aims to promote awareness and meaningful dialogue on gender issues while strengthening partnerships with community organizations that advocate for gender equality and inclusivity. -- Dr. Randy Nobleza/Marinduquenews.org
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