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Kay Maam Lia Human Sexuality Ito

The document outlines the distinctions between sex and gender, emphasizing that sex is a biological characteristic while gender is a social construct influenced by cultural norms. It explores various expressions of human sexuality, including sexual orientation and gender identity, across different cultures and historical contexts. Additionally, it discusses the impact of social, cultural, and religious factors on the formation of human sexuality and highlights the varying attitudes towards sexuality in different cultural setups.

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Kay Maam Lia Human Sexuality Ito

The document outlines the distinctions between sex and gender, emphasizing that sex is a biological characteristic while gender is a social construct influenced by cultural norms. It explores various expressions of human sexuality, including sexual orientation and gender identity, across different cultures and historical contexts. Additionally, it discusses the impact of social, cultural, and religious factors on the formation of human sexuality and highlights the varying attitudes towards sexuality in different cultural setups.

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to ;

Define the difference of sex and gender

Identify and evaluate different expressions of


human sexuality, including sexual orientation,
gender idetity and sexual behaviors across
cultures and time periods;

Examine the impact of social, cultural,


religous aspect in forming human sexuality
WHAT IS
SEX INCLUDES:

Sex is a natural distinguishing HORMONES


variable based on biological CHROMOSOMES
(e.g., estrogen,
characteristics of being a woman (e.g.,XX,XY)
testosterone)
or man. It refas to physical
attributes pertaining to a person's
body contours, features, genitals,
hormones, genes, chromosomes REPRODUCTVE SECONDARY SEXUAL
and reproductive organs. Sex ORGANS CHARACTERISTICS
differences between women and (e.g.,ovaries and (e.g facial hair, breast
testes) development)
men are natural.
GENDER
Gender, on the other hand, refers to the socially
differentiated roles, characteristics and
expectations attributed by culture to women and
men. It is created, produced, reproduced and Gende identity
maintained by social institutions. It is a set of Gender expression
characteristics that identifies the social behavior
of women and men and the relationships Sexual orientation
between them. Gender roles and attributes are
not natural nor biologically given (Santos, et al,
1999).
GENDER IDENTITY
Gender identity is a person's deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or
may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth. Gender identity exists on a spectrum, so it is not
necessarily linked to a single gender. And it can be fluid, evolving over the course of a person's life.

GENDER EXPRESSION
Gender expression is the way in which a person outwardly presents their gender identity. It is
manifested in the way a person chooses to dress, speak or conduct themselves socially. A person's
gender expression is distinct from, and not necessarily linked to, their sex assigned at birth, gender
identity or sexual orientation.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Sexual orientation is a person's physical, romantic, and/or sexual attraction (or lack of it) to other
people. (e.g heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual)
SEX VS. GENDER
sex and gender can be differentiated as;

SEX GENDER

socially and culturally constructed


biological fact created, produced, reproduced, and
natural attributes that a person is born maintained by social institutions
with acquired or learned. can be unlearned.
sex characteristicsare universal gender characteristics are not universal .
typically categorized as male or female. it may differ from society to society.
(intersex) includes identities like man, women, non
binary, genferqueer,, etc.
HUMAN
SEXUALITY
HUMAN SEXUALITY
Human sexuality refers to the ways in which individuals experience and
express themselves sexually. It encompasses a broad spectrum of biological,
psychological, emotional, social, and cultural factors, and varies widely
across different societies and historical periods. This multifaceted concept
includes aspects such as sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual
behaviors, erotic desires, and intimate relationships.
HUMAN SEXUALITY IN DIFFERENT CULTURAL SET UPS;

western cultures;
USA, canada,europe, australia
liberal attitudes, especially in cities
formal sex education
high media influence
emphasison personalfreedom and identity

Middle eastern and islamic cultures;


Saudi arabia, iran, egypt etc.
strong islamic influence
sexually confined to heterosexual marriage
gender roles are strict
LGBTQ+ identities are largely criminalized
sub-saharan afirican cultures;
Niigeria, kenya,south affrica, etc.

wide variation in norms


procreation and family valued
strong religious and traditinal beliefs
taboo around homosexuallyand premarital sex

East asian cultures;


China , japan, korea
confucian values= modesty and family firs
public sexual discourse limited
contradiction between conservation and adul media
slow growth in LGBTQ+ acceptance
south asian cultures;
India, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh

religion shapes morally


arranged marriage common
sexual taboos remain strong
ancient texts suggest past opennes (e.g.,kama sutra)

Indigenous cultures;
Native american, aboriginal, pacific islander

tradiitionally fluid genderand sexual roles


“two spirit“ and other non binary identities
colonization imposed conservative norms
some traditions are being revived
Latin american cultures;
Brazil, mexico, argentina
Machismo (male dominance)
marianismo (female modesty)
catholicism is highly influential
sexuality is expressive in festival or dance
LGBTQ+ progress varries
RELIGION VIEW ON SEXUALITY LGBTQ+ rights KEY INFLUENCES

western Liberal Growing acceptance Media secularism

Middle eastern Conservative Criminalized Islam pathriarchy

Sub-Saharan africa Mixed Variable Religion tradition

Confucianism,
East asia Reserve Slow progress
modernization

South asia Conservative Emerging slowly Religion, colonial legacy

Indigenous cutures Traditionally fluid Often recognized Colonization revival

Expressive, conservative
Latin america Uneven progress Catholicism, gender norms
THANK YOU

Chiquitita L. montereal
Rick Caranatan

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