Gender Equality among Hotel Employees in Batangas: Basis for Continuous Improvement

Gender equality is the parity principle among all genders and the right to enjoy and developing equal conditions. The main purpose of this study is to measure gender equality among hotel employees in Batangas. More specifically, it determined the gender equality among the employees in terms of workplace gender bias, parity in appraisal and growth opportunities, natural gender differences, and gender-based work allocation; test the significant difference among the responses on gender equality when grouped according to profile; and propose an action plan to promote gender equality in the hotel industry in Batangas. Descriptive method was used whereas frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and t-test were used to further understand the data of the study. Based on the result, there was gender inequality on gender diversity in the workplace and parity on women and LGBTQ in assigning positions and sexual harassment. The key findings revealed that there are highly significant differences in responses with regards to their education, marital status, age, and years in service when grouped according to profile variables. Gender and development training has been recommended to the hotel management for continuous awareness and implementation of gender equality. The plan of action was proposed and endorsed to the hotel management. for implementation to promote gender equality in the hotel industry in Batangas.

Keywords: Gender equality, hotel management, workplace gender bias