MRR 2

The document discusses premarital sex and cultural norms in the Catholic Philippines. It explores the concept of the idealized 'Maria Clara' woman and how this impacts social pressures and stigma around sex work. It also examines double standards between how men and women are viewed regarding sexual enjoyment and expectations of celibacy.

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Errol M.

Costales
GED101

MRR2
Maria Clara, Manila Girl & the other Mary. Premarital Sex in the Catholic Philippines:
Constructions of Seduction

1. What are the three (3) things that you significantly learned from the reading? Please start by
saying ' Before reading the article, I used to think that (insert thought). After reading the article,
I now think that (insert thought)'.

Before reading the article, I used to think that the concept of "Maria Clara" was based on
Catholic traditions. After reading the article, I now think that the Philippines' culture significantly
impacts how people engage in premarital sexual activity. Modern Filipinos behave according to
the social norms established by society's social standards. The "Maria Clara" is a product of this
social pressure, which implies being an "ideal" Filipino lady that acts with class and remains
"clean" or "untouched" until marriage. In other words, "Maria Clara" results from this social
pressure.

Before reading the article, due to modernization and influences from other nations, I used to
think that sex work had already become the standard in today's society. After reading the
article, I now think that sex work, which goes against the Maria Clara idea, still results in
significant prejudices that make life difficult for women working in the industry because they are
considered "sinful" or "rejected" members of society. This is because sex work goes against
Maria Clara's idea.

Before reading the article, I used to think that the entertainment industry has an equal standard
for men and women in terms of sexual enjoyment because I am becoming more aware that
other nations have these criteria due to the gender identity movement. After reading the article,
I now think that the assumption that women exist solely for the sexual satisfaction of males is
widespread in the entertainment business. They are expected to maintain their celibacy while
males are permitted to engage in sexual business, resulting in a double sexual standard.

2. What three (3) things about the reading are unclear to you?

There are three points in the article that I needed help understanding. To begin, how modern
Filipino adolescents, and particularly Manila young women, are defined by a lack of supervision
when the parental guardians are aware of the responsibility they have, which will affect the
culture of the country knowing that they are more experienced in this sector and that they
should know the outcomes. Second, there is a lack of sexual education in the Philippines,
particularly for families, which is a primary factor in why people have placed that burden on the
shoulders of the government and schools. In a nutshell, the Philippines is a one-sided conflict
regarding matters of love and sex. In a sexual relationship, the woman is responsible for
determining the couple's respect, affection, and identity.

3. What three (3) questions that you want to ask about the reading?

In what ways does the article illustrate the concept of a "forced" problem, particularly as it
relates to the influence of culture, religion, and society?

Would the desire for modernity and modernization have a positive or detrimental effect on the
culture of the Philippines?

And will many contemporary movements, particularly those relating to sexuality and gender,
ignore the double standards within the entertainment business in the Philippines?