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Lesson 2 Sex, Gender & Sexuality

The document discusses the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding sexual diversity. It defines key terms such as biological sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, while also addressing the complexities of gender expression and the experiences of transgender individuals. The ultimate goal is to foster appreciation for the diverse ways in which humans experience and express their sexuality.

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Lesson 2 Sex, Gender & Sexuality

The document discusses the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding sexual diversity. It defines key terms such as biological sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, while also addressing the complexities of gender expression and the experiences of transgender individuals. The ultimate goal is to foster appreciation for the diverse ways in which humans experience and express their sexuality.

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Lesson 2 – Sex, Gender, and

Sexuality
Differentiate, discuss and
contemplate our own sexuality and
on the importance of appreciating
sexual diversity
 Definition of Terms:
 Sex – the biological aspect of sex; maleness or
femaleness
 Gender – the social interpretation of sex; masculinity,
femininity, etc.
 Sexuality – the totality of our own experience of our sex
and gender
 Sex chromosomes – chromosomal markers that
distinguish females (XX) from male (XY) species
 Intersex – individuals with composite genitals (possessing
some characteristics of both male and female genitals)
2 Main Emphasis of Discussion
As we start our discussion of
gender and sexuality as social
realities, we also want to
understand how a person’s
gender is expressed from birth
to adulthood.
Our ultimate goal is to foster
understanding of the diversity
of how humans experience
and express their sexuality.
Sex
Sex is the biological dimension
of your gender and sexuality.
Also referred to as biological sex
or physical sex, the term
generally pertains to your identity
depending on your sexual
anatomy and physiology.
There are cases when the baby’s
genitals appear to be a conglomerate
of a male and female organs. In the
past, this condition is referred to as
hermaphroditism. In modern times,
the term intersexuality is used to refer
to this phenomenon.
 *conglomerate – a number of different things or parts that are put or
group together to form a whole but remain distinct entities.
Since it may be difficult to
distinguish biological sex by
merely examining the genitals,
there are other biological
markers used.
For instance, your
chromosomes - protein
structures which contain your
genetic materials – are also
used to determine sex.
The level of some hormones –
chemicals in our body that are
responsible for sustaining
bodily processes – are also
used as markers.
For example, human
males tend to have higher
levels of testosterone,
which is associated to sex
drive and aggressions.

 - desire for sexual activity


On the other hand, human
females tend to have higher
levels of estrogen and
progesterone, which are
associated to lactation,
menstruation, and other
female reproductive functions.
Gender
The social dimension of one’s
sexuality is referred to as gender.
Gender meaning from
Oxford dictionary:
- either of the two sexes (male and
female), especially when considered
with reference to social and cultural
differences rather than biological ones.
- the term is also used more broadly to
denote a range of identities that do
not correspond to established ideas of
male and female.
There are many ways through
which gender is manifested.

 Manifested – adj. evident to the senses, especially to the sight.


Adults manifest their
Social interpretation of
the baby’s sex by the colors
assigned to the baby.
As they grew up, set of
behaviors are expected
through which must be aligned
with the biological sex.
However, there are people who do
not follow culturally-accepted
standards of masculinity and
femininity like girls not wanting to
wear dresses and boys not wanting
to play rough sports. This is a natural
variation of the human gender
expression.
How we express our gender
is largely based on our
social and cultural setting.
Gender Identity
One important aspect of our
gender is our sense of who we
are: Do we see and experience
ourselves as a man, a woman, or
neither. This refers to our gender
identity.
Typically, males are comfortable
identifying as a man and females
are comfortable identifying as a
woman. However, there are cases
wherein a person’s biological sex
does not align with one’s gender
identity.
People with this experience are
referred to as transgenders,
such as a male who does not feel
comfortable identifying as a man
(transgender woman) or a female
who is not comfortable identifying
as a woman (transgender man).
Transgender people may undergo
gender reassignment surgery to
align their physical characteristics
to their gender identity. However,
due to many factors such as belief
systems, culture, and economics,
some do not opt for surgery.
Sexual Orientation

Another aspect of our gender


pertains to our emotional and
sexual attraction to a person.
This aspect refers to our
sexual orientation.
According to the Psychological
Association of the Philippines,
typically at ages 6 or 8 we
experience or develop
attraction to other people.
By adolescence we already
know who we are attracted to
and would experiment through
dating and relationships.
Everyone’s sexuality is
different and deeply personal.
Our capacity for emotional
and sexual attraction is
diverse and complex, but
there are a few common
terms or labels for us to use.
People who are attracted to
the opposite sex are called
“heterosexuals” or “straight”.
People who are attracted to
people of the same sex are
called “homosexual”, “gay”
or “lesbian”.
“Bisexual” or “bi” people
are attracted to both
sexes, male or female.
LGBT refers to the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and
transgender community
Pause
Areyou able to easily
describe someone by their
gender?
Would you be able to tell right
away the gender of the following
pictures?
Which one on the next
page is a woman belonging
to the female gender?
 African woman – based on their culture, most would appeal that there are only
two genders male and female.

 Gal Gadot - Gal Gadot Varsano, born 30 April 1985, stands 5’10’’ is an Israeli
actress and model. At age 18, she was crowned Miss Israel 2004. She went
on to earn worldwide fame for portraying Wonder Woman.

 Monique Wilson - Monica Anne Esteva Wilson (born May 4, 1970), usually
credited as Monique Wilson, is a Filipina theater and film actress and
women's rights activist. She began her professional career at the age of nine.
At 18 she was understudy for the lead role of Kim in the original London West
End production of Miss Saigon, later starring in the role. Anyway, she is a gay
woman or Lesbian.

 Islam Women – based on their belief, they would rather be straight.


Three years after actress Monique Wilson came out to Philippine Daily
Inquirer columnist Dolly Anne Carvajal and told her that she was
considering entering into gay marriage, she’s finally making good on the
proposition. In a ceremony that will take place at Notting Hill in London.
Monique will wed her partner of 17 years Rossana Abueva.
Thus, it came to pass, she married Rossana Abueva in London in 2015.
When we speak of a
“transgender woman”, who
immediately comes to your
mind? Any famous celebrities
you know?
End
Graded Activity # 2
 The Scenario:
 One day your son & daughter approached you and asked,
“Papa/Mama you know very well that both of us are growing up
with identity crisis, now tell us, is it true that our surroundings,
people and friends are the main reasons why we behave the way
we do or is it because of some other factors that contribute to our
being? Some say, it runs in the blood and by the genes.”
 Question:
 How are you going to help the 2 kids in their query and
predicament situation? Illustrate and share your thoughts.
 Post your answer in the comment section. See as well Activity guide.

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