MODEL AND MECHANISM TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY IN ORDER TO SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT IN SCHOOLS OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 33, SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to 1) study the attitudes about gender equality among secondary school students in schools 2) compare the differences between factors and attitudes about gender equality. 3) study the operation on gender equality and problems of gender discrimination in schools. And 4) propose a model and mechanism for promoting gender equality in schools. An integrated study was conducted in schools under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area, District 33, Surin Province. This was the mixed research, a quantitative research with a sample group of 400 Mathayomsuksa 6 students. Using multistage random sampling, the tools were questionnaires, data were analyzed using statistics, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and F-test. For the qualitative research, a sample was chosen by purposive sampling of 55 people. The tool was a semi-structured interview. The results showed that the issues that students had low attitudes were 1) women were more sensitive than men ( = 2.29) 2) daughters had to be more careful about sex than sons because sons were unable to get pregnant ( = 2.29) and 3) LGBTQ people are often assertive and funny ( = 2.35). Individual, family and school environment factors were significantly associated with attitudes towards gender equality           (p < .05). As for the implementation, it was found that the school had arrangements for teaching and learning to promote gender equality. The problem condition found that there was verbal bullying about gender the most (91.25%). Finally, there should be a form of consulting, safe space, fair rules and teaching with gender equity using the engagement mechanism of students, teachers, school staff and Officers of Secondary Education Service Area.