Dr Primitivo Iii Ragandang1
1Mindanao State University-iligan Institute of Technology, Tagoloan, Philippines
Biography:
Primitivo III Cabanes Ragandang is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology in the Philippines. His research on youth, peace, and memory has been published in the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, Peace Review, Conflict, Security, and Development, among others. In 2021, he co-edited a book on youth, peacebuilding, and sustainability, published through the Young Southeast Asia Leaders Program of the United States Mission to ASEAN. His forthcoming book, Peacebuilding and Memory in the Philippines: Transgenerational Resilience, is under contract with Palgrave Macmillan.
Abstract:
Mindanao, a region marked by conflict and diversity, serves as the focal point for this panel exploring the intersections of gender and knowledge production. Over four presentations, the session delves into critical issues affecting gender equity in academic and institutional spaces. The first study maps trends and gaps in gender-related research over the past decade in Northern Mindanao. The second highlights the challenges faced by young women academics in navigating systemic barriers to knowledge production. The third presentation critiques the gendered implications of prioritizing Scopus-indexed publications, revealing how global academic metrics often marginalize local and female voices. The final study evaluates the implementation of Gender and Development (GAD) programs at higher educational institutions in Mindanao, examining their effectiveness from administration to classroom practice. Together, these studies provide valuable insights into how gendered dynamics shape knowledge production in Mindanao and propose actionable strategies for fostering inclusivity and equity in academia and beyond.