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GENDER AND SOCIETY Activity Part #2 Title: "Sinong Mama

TOPIC: LEVELING OFF: GENDER AND Mo?"
SEXUALITY
Mechanics: The reporter will show a
picture, and the player must try to guess
who is in the picture. But before
ACTIVITY answering, the player must say the
phrase 'Ang Mama Ko Ay,' followed by
Activity Part #1 Title: "What's That their answer. The one who guesses the
Word Again?" right answer gets a prize

Mechanics: All students are participating.

The reporter will show a picture, and ANALYSIS
participants must guess what word it
represents. But there is a twist; they must
In the activity, we show some of the
answer in reverse. At the back of the
pictures that represent and may be
picture is the answer, which should match
what the player says or answers. But tackled in our report. We use this activity
before answering, the player must say the to test what our classmates know when
phrase 'What's that word again?' they see those pictures. We also test their
knowledge if they know some of the well-
known and most influential people in the
field of gender equality and LGBTQ+."
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ABSTRACT Sexuality
One of the traits that make up our identity
is sexuality, which is who we are attracted
to. This could mean romantically who you
love or sexually who you want to kiss or
be physical with. Labels like lesbian, gay,
bisexual, asexual, straight and pansexual
describe a person’s sexuality.

Sex
Sex is our physical body. For instance, our
genitals or our level of hormones.
Generally, when we’re born, the doctor
will write a sex on your birth certificate
Our identity such as sexuality, culture, based on these characteristics.
religion, gender, ange, our body, and
many more are personal to us. It is ours Gender
to decide what our identity is. It is who Gender, on the other hand, is our sense
YOU are. No one else can tell you houw of self when it comes to masculine or
you identify yourself. feminine. It simply means how we feel in
our mind.
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We may have been taught that malle and Does Sex Correspond to Gender?
female are the only gender identities. This
is the ‘binay’ view of gender. But actually,
there are many different understandings Many scientists, psychologists, and
of gender. If you don’t identify exclusively sociologists believe that sex does not
with being a male or female, and instead
determine one's gender.
feel like you fit somewhere between the
two, you might identify with being ‘non-
a) Femininity - the behavior that one
binary’.
associates with females, may not
actually be tied to a woman's sex.
Femininity refers to a set of traits,
behaviors, and roles traditionally
associated with being a woman or
female. These traits often include
qualities such as nurturing, empathy,
sensitivity, and a focus on
interpersonal relationships. Example: A
woman who is known for her
empathy, kindness, and ability to
foster strong emotional connections
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with others is often seen as associated with one's gender to the roles
embodying femininity. one sees his or her gender performs the
b) Masculinity is not tied to one's gonads. most.
Masculinity refers to a set of traits,
behaviors, and roles traditionally Socialization affects all parts of one's
associated with being a man or male. identity by dictating what is acceptable to
These traits often include qualities do because of one's educational
such as strength, independence, background, class, religion, and gender.
assertiveness, and a focus on Thus, female and male gender roles
problem-solving. Example: A man who develop.
is known for his physical strength,
leadership skills, and ability to take One's socialization regulates his or her
charge in challenging situations is perceptions of genders in two ways-
often seen as embodying masculinity. external regulations and internalized self-
control.
Gender role socialization is defined as the 1. External Regulations - involves various
process of learning and internalizing institutions dictating what is proper
culturally approved ways of thinking, and normal based on one's identity. It
feeling, and behaving. It starts as soon as affects how one sees his or her
one is born and manifests from the color gender, and that gender in relation to
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other genders. Because of these eventually affect all aspects of his or

external regulations enforced by her personality, in turn, resulting in
society, notions on gender are the policing of others, expanding and
absorbed and internalized social perpetuating this regulation. Similarly,
control is formed. if someone finds himself or herself
deviating from what society finds
Example of external regulations: normal, he or she may become
Workplace dress code: Many deviant and excluded from society.
companies have specific dress codes
that employees must adhere to. These Example of internalized social control:
rules are external regulations set by Environmental conservation: Some
the employer to maintain a certain individuals may have internalized the
level of professionalism in the value of environmental conservation
workplace. Employees are expected to and choose to reduce their carbon
follow these rules as a condition of footprint voluntarily. They may
employment. recycle, use energy-efficient
2. Internalized social control - causes a appliances, and reduce waste because
person to police himself or herself they genuinely believe it's their
according to society's standards and responsibility to protect the
norms. A consistent practice will environment.
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Gender stereotypes develop when and emotional roles. These

different institutions reinforce a biased stereotypes are unrelated to the roles
perception of a certain gender's role. women and men actually perform.
2. Sexual stereotypes involve
assumptions regarding a person's
sexuality that reinforce dominant
views. For example, a prevalent view
is that all men are sexually dominant.
Another notion is heteronormativity, or
the assumption that all persons are
only attracted to the sex opposite
theirs.
3. Sex-role stereotypes encompass the
roles that men and women are
assigned to based on their sex and
what behaviors they must possess to
Gender stereotypes are of four types: fulfill these roles.
1. Sex stereotypes are a generalized view
of traits that should be possessed by
men and women, specifically physical
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visibility in public and private spheres, and

full participation in society.

While some may say women have equal

opportunities because they are allowed to
have education, livelihood, and political
participation, women still have "less
access to resources, opportunities, and
decision-making.

Equate Gender Issues with Women's

Issues in the Philippines means
considering the problems and challenges
that both women and men face when it
Why Equate Gender Issues with comes to fairness and equality. It's
Women's Issues important to focus on both genders to
ensure that everyone gets treated fairly
Gender equality is defined as the and has equal opportunities, rather than
recognition of the state that all human just concentrating on one gender alone.
beings are free to enjoy equal conditions This approach helps the Philippines
and fulfill their human potential, to address a wider range of issues related to
contribute to the state and society. It can gender and promote a more inclusive and
also be defined as equality of the sexes, equal society for everyone.
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Example Situations:
Example Situation: Sarah refused to be
Gender Equality Example: In a workplace, friends with Alex because he was gay,
gender equality is achieved when both showing her homophobic attitude..
men and women have equal opportunities
for leadership roles and are paid equally Drag queen is someone who, for
for their work, allowing them to fulfill their entertainment or self-expression, adopts a
potential and contribute to the flamboyant and often exaggerated female
organization and society. persona, which is different from their
Gender Inequality everyday identity.
Example: Despite having access to
education, Maria, a woman in a Example Situation: John, a schoolteacher
developing country, faces gender by day, becomes "Luscious Lucy" on
inequality as she struggles to access weekends, dressing up in glamorous
resources, lacks decision-making power, outfits and performing as a drag queen at
and experiences limited opportunities local clubs to entertain audiences.
compared to men in her community,
highlighting the ongoing challenges As of my last knowledge update in
women may face despite progress in September 2021, the SOGIE (Sexual
certain areas. Orientation and Gender Identity and
Expression) Bill had not been passed in
Homophobic means having a strong the Philippines. The bill faced opposition
dislike or fear of people who are from various groups and lawmakers for a
homosexual. variety of reasons, including religious
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beliefs, cultural values, and differing violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.

interpretations of gender and sexuality By criminalizing such acts and
providing legal recourse, it aims to
create a safer environment for the
The importance of the SOGIE Bill, community.
especially for the LGBTQ+ community, lies 4. Healthcare Access:It can help improve
in several key aspects: access to healthcare for transgender
1. Anti-Discrimination: The bill aims to individuals, making gender-affirming
protect individuals from discrimination treatments and procedures more
based on their sexual orientation, accessible and reducing stigma.
gender identity, or expression. This is 5. Fostering Inclusivity: Passage of the
crucial in ensuring equal rights and bill can contribute to a more inclusive
opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in and accepting society where LGBTQ+
areas like employment, education, and individuals can openly express their
access to public services. identities without fear of discrimination
2. Equality and Human Rights: It or harassment.
promotes the principles of equality and
human rights, recognizing that all
individuals, regardless of their sexual
orientation or gender identity, should
be treated with dignity and respect
under the law.
3. Preventing Hate Crimes: The bill
seeks to address hate crimes and
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APPLICATION
3) Describe the experiences of LGBTQIA
In a well-structured essay, provide a youth in schools and educational
comprehensive response to the following settings. What can educators and school
question, using a minimum of 3-5 sentences administrators do to create safer and
to convey your thoughts and arguments. more inclusive environments for
LGBTQIA students?
1) Explain the concept of 'coming out of
the closet.' What are the potential 4) Discuss the significance of Pride Month
challenges and benefits of this process and Pride parades in the LGBTQIA
for LGBTQIA individuals, and how does community. How have these events
it impact their relationships with family evolved over time, and what role do
and friends? they play in raising awareness and
promoting acceptance?
2) If you were to have a child who is part
of the LGBTQIA+ community, would you 5.) What does the acronym LGBTQIA stand
accept them? If yes, how would you for, and why is it important to use inclusive
support your child? language when discussing sexual orientation
and gender identity?