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The document discusses the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality, highlighting the differences between biological sex and gender identity. It outlines the dimensions of human sexuality, including physical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects, and includes group activities to engage students in understanding gender roles. Additionally, it explains terms such as transgender and transsexual, emphasizing the societal influences on sexuality and gender norms.

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Lesson 1

The document discusses the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality, highlighting the differences between biological sex and gender identity. It outlines the dimensions of human sexuality, including physical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects, and includes group activities to engage students in understanding gender roles. Additionally, it explains terms such as transgender and transsexual, emphasizing the societal influences on sexuality and gender norms.

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HEALTH –

Lesson 1
Ian Mark Pasaquian
Topic:
Sex, Gender and
Sexuality
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students
should be able to:
Give the difference between sex and
gender;
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Enlist the dimensions of human
sexuality;
Analyze a short case study on human
sexuality; and
Participate in group activities.
Arrange the following scrambled words:

YTILSUIEX
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SEXUALITY
Arrange the following scrambled words:

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NAGENDTERS

TRANSGENDER
Arrange the following scrambled words:

XA LSTSUNREA
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TRANSSEXUAL
Arrange the following scrambled words:

YCISLPAH
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PHYSICAL
Arrange the following scrambled words:

ICALGBIONOL
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BIOLOGICAL
Topic:
Sex, Gender and
Sexuality
Sex
Sex refers to the biological and physical
characteristics that make a person either male or
female. It is easily determined at birth by just
looking at the external genitalia. There are rare
cases, however, where the genitalia is
indeterminate due to genetic conditions. Special
analysis to detect the Y chromosome will
determine the male sex.
Gender
Gender, on the other hand, refers to a person's
internal sense of being male or female, For
example, a male person may have feelings,
moods, and behaviors that are more in accord
with that female.
Gender
There are also differences among societies in what
constitutes normal behavior for the sexes. For
example, in Scotland, it is not unusual for men to
sometimes wear a skirt called kilt. Society assigns
gender roles or the part a person is expected to play
in the family and the community, For example, the
father is expected to be the breadwinner, while the
mother is the homemaker.
Group Activity: Gender Roles Bingo
Instruction:

1. Create Bingo Cards: each team create


their own bingo cards. Each square should
contain a phrase or statement related to
gender stereotypes,
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naturally better at cooking" or "Men
should be the breadwinners.“
2. The first team to get a row, column, or
diagonal line of marked squares wins!
The Difference between Sex and Gender
Sex Gender
It primarily refers to physical It refers to the composite of
attributes or body attitudes and behavior of men
characteristics, notably sex and women( masculinity and
organs, which are distinct in a femininity ).
majority of individuals.
It is biologically determined by It is learned and perpetuated
genes and hormones. through the family, education,
and religion, and is acquired
identity.
It is relatively fixed or constant It is socialized and varies
through time and across through time and across
cultures. cultures.
What is Sexuality?
Sexuality refers to a person's
orientation with regard to his/her
intimacy with another person. A
sexual relation between the same
sex is called homosexuality, while
that of the opposite sex is called
heterosexuality.
Transgender
A transgender person is someone
who behaves like that of the
opposite sex. If a man behaves
like a woman, he is referred to as
gay. Likewise, a woman who
behaves like a man may be
referred to as lesbian.
Transsexual
A transsexual person is someone who takes
steps to change his/her physical or sexual
characteristics to that of the opposite sex. For
example, a male who wants to transition to a
female takes hormones to feminize his
features (e.g., develop breasts, suppress facial
hair). Sex reassignment surgery is sometimes
undertaken to change the external genitalia.
The Dimension of Human Sexuality
Physical/ Biological Sociocultural
Dimension Dimension

Psychological
Dimension
Physical/ Biological
Dimension
Every society has its standard of beauty. A person is usually
judged to be physically attractive according to the standard. In
the Philippines, having fair skin is viewed as desirable; hence,
the use of whitening products is rampant among Filipinos.
In some conservative societies, women are required to cover
their body except for the face or the eyes.
The bodies of adolescents grow and mature at different
rates. The degree of physical development may affect a person's
physical appearance.
The onset of menstruation for the female is a signal that she
is now capable of reproduction and may get pregnant after
sexual intercourse.
Psychological Dimension

When a teenager asks: Do I look good?, he/she is


comparing his/her physical attributes to the standards of
physical attractiveness existing in society. A person creates a
body image, a subjective or mental image of his/her body. A
negative body image may develop if a person's physical
development does not match what is socially accepted as
beautiful or attractive. This affects the person's self-
confidence as he/she relates to others. A negative body
image may lead to negative behaviors. A teenager who
thinks he/she is fat may acquire eating disorders like bulimia
or anorexia nervosa.
Sociocultural Dimension
Various social factors also affect a person's sexuality. One
of these influences are religious beliefs that influence a
teenager's feelings about morality, sexual behavior,
premarital sex, divorce, contraception, abortion, and
masturbation. Internet and social media nowadays expose a
teenager to sexual images, relationship advice, and sexual
behaviors.
Sociocultural Dimension
Laws allow or disallow and penalize certain sexual
behaviors. In most conservative societies, such as the Middle
East, homosexuality is considered a crime. In Western and
liberal societies, homosexuality is tolerated and accepted.
Some countries even enacted laws that allow same-sex
marriage.

Historical events like the sexual revolution in the US


created a liberal environment for all forms of sexual behavior.
Meanwhile, in Hindu culture, arranged marriages are
generally preferred over "love" marriages. Conservative
families continue to practice traditional norms of courtship,
dating, and marriage.
Thank
You

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