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Gender Role Perceptions among Senior High School Students: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Schools

This study examined gender role perceptions among senior high school students in Cordon, Isabela, focusing on gender attitudes, household role expectations, and occupational role expectations. Using a descriptive-comparative research design, the study analyzed whether significant differences exist when respondents are grouped according to sex, socio-economic status, and type of school. A stratified sampling technique was employed, and data were collected through a validated survey questionnaire administered to students from both public and private schools. Descriptive statistics and inferential tools, including t-tests and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that, in general, there are no significant differences in gender role perceptions across socio-economic status and type of school, indicating that shared cultural norms and socialization processes strongly influence students’ views. However, significant differences were observed in selected areas when grouped by sex, particularly in attitudes toward leadership, decision-making, childcare, and occupational roles such as nursing, engineering, politics, and high-risk jobs. These results suggest that while students are gradually adopting more egalitarian perspectives, traditional gender stereotypes remain evident in specific domains, especially those associated with authority, masculinity, and career expectations. Overall, the study highlights a transitional shift in gender role perceptions among Filipino youth, where modern and traditional views coexist. The findings emphasize the need for continued educational interventions and policy efforts to promote gender equality and challenge persistent stereotypes within both school and community contexts.