Assessment on Harassment Experienced by Women Residing in Kaytapos, Indang, Cavite

Abstract

Harassment is a widely spreading problem that afflicts people and societies worldwide and gradually undermines the principles of equality, dignity, and respect. The study aimed to understand and explore the nature of the various women’s harassment, their effect on individuals and societies, and to explain the importance of comprehensive strategies to prevent this kind of behavior. Previous research has primarily relied on cross-national surveys of adolescents to demonstrate that religious bullying or victimization was significantly associated with depression, intentional violence and injury, and suicidal ideation. The researchers used a descriptive quantitative approach to assess the level of harassment experienced by women residing in Kaytapos, Indang, Cavite. The researchers obtained data from the participants through the use of survey questionnaires. The results showed that the average age of the respondents was 39.44 years, most of them are college graduates, single in terms of their civil status, and the majority of the respondents, according to their occupation, are students. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that women in Barangay Kaytapos Indang, Cavite, rarely experience psychological harassment. The study can be expanded by conducting it in other barangays, municipalities, and such.