Religious Beliefs and Gender Norms as Determinants of Attitudes Towards Women Rights as Perceived by College Students from Selected  Catholic Higher Education Institutions

Author(s)	Mr. Roland John Mojado Delos Santos
Country	Philippines
Abstract	Poor attitudes toward women’s rights is a global concern. The significance of the impact of religious beliefs and gender norms as determinants of attitudes towards women's rights was determined. Using diagnostic research design, involving 150 college students selected through quota sampling, gathering data via survey questionnaire, and analyzing data using multiple linear regression, it was found that religious beliefs and gender norms jointly shape attitudes toward women’s rights, partially supporting Gender Schema Theory. Future studies should explore other factors and use qualitative approaches, while schools promote programs to strengthen support for women’s rights.
Keywords	Religious beliefs, gender norms as determinants of attitudes towards women rights, college students, catholic higher education institutions
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-10
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74274

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