The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. Sex refers to the biological traits that define someone as male or female, which are determined at birth. Gender refers to the social and cultural roles associated with each sex. The document also explores human sexuality and identity, noting that sexuality involves physical characteristics while identity involves personal exploration and commitment to an identity. Sexual behaviors can be solitary or involve other people. Support groups help adolescents manage sexuality-related issues by providing education, advice, and emotional support during development.
The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. Sex refers to the biological traits that define someone as male or female, which are determined at birth. Gender refers to the social and cultural roles associated with each sex. The document also explores human sexuality and identity, noting that sexuality involves physical characteristics while identity involves personal exploration and commitment to an identity. Sexual behaviors can be solitary or involve other people. Support groups help adolescents manage sexuality-related issues by providing education, advice, and emotional support during development.
The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. Sex refers to the biological traits that define someone as male or female, which are determined at birth. Gender refers to the social and cultural roles associated with each sex. The document also explores human sexuality and identity, noting that sexuality involves physical characteristics while identity involves personal exploration and commitment to an identity. Sexual behaviors can be solitary or involve other people. Support groups help adolescents manage sexuality-related issues by providing education, advice, and emotional support during development.
The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. Sex refers to the biological traits that define someone as male or female, which are determined at birth. Gender refers to the social and cultural roles associated with each sex. The document also explores human sexuality and identity, noting that sexuality involves physical characteristics while identity involves personal exploration and commitment to an identity. Sexual behaviors can be solitary or involve other people. Support groups help adolescents manage sexuality-related issues by providing education, advice, and emotional support during development.
characteristics, either male or female, as proven by that person’s internal and external reproductive body parts. SEX OR GENDER?
•This concept refers to how a person
behaves and acts as expected by social and cultural norms. SEX OR GENDER?
•It includes our specific roles and
behavior as dictated by society. SEX OR GENDER?
•It refers to the genetic differences
between males and females. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENDER AND SEXUALITY? HUMAN SEXUALITY
•It measures a person's uniqueness
and physical characteristics regarding maleness (masculinity) and femaleness (femininity). SEX
•The biological feature of being a
boy or a girl, as shown and verified by a person's internal and external reproductive organs. SEX
•It can be immediately recognized
following fertilization because half of the mother's chromosomes unite with half of the father's. SEX
•The sex chromosomes or the 23rd
chromosome pair is responsible for the sex of a fetus, where XY refers to the male sex and XX refers to the female. GENDER
•Gender refers to the conduct and
attitude we must exhibit as members of civil society. •It involves the roles and behaviors we display based on our sex. GENDER
•Although society mostly recognizes the
existence of two genders (male and female), certain social groups believe that gender is a personal choice rather than a universal norm. GENDER
•Amid the dominant conservative Catholic beliefs,
the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and others) has asserted its existence by calling for recognizing its gender rights and protection from abuse and discrimination. GENDER
•House Bill No. 4982, also known as the Sexual
Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression Equality Bill (SOGIE Bill), aims to safeguard LGBTQIA+ people from social discrimination and grant them fundamental rights. HOW CAN YOU DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN SEX AND GENDER? IDENTITY CRISIS IDENTITY CRISIS
•Occurs at any time in adulthood when a person
faces a challenge to his or her self-esteem. • Moreover, some young people never experience an identity crisis at all. •Instead, they accept the roles and responsibilities inherited from their parents. IDENTITY CRISIS
•A phase many people go through when they
question or reassess who they are. •A search for identity is common during the teenage years but people may also reassess their lives after a major life event, such as retirement. FOUR STATUSES OF A PERSON UNDER IDENTITY CRISIS IDENTITY ACHIEVEMENT
•Achievement is when a person has finally
committed to a specific identity after exploring and experiencing different situations and identities. IDENTITY MORATORIUM
•Moratorium is when a person is still in the
process of exploring different situations and identities and still has not committed to one. IDENTITY FORECLOSURE
•Foreclosure is when the person has
committed to an identity even without experiencing and exploring different identities. IDENTITY DIFFUSION
•Diffusion is when the person has not
committed to an identity and is not concerned about it. SEXUAL IDENTITY AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS SEXUAL IDENTITY AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
•Sexual identity and sexual behavior commonly
go together because of how you express your feelings and attraction to the other person. •Having to show sexual behavior is a natural form of expressing your feelings. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ADOLESCENTS TO OPEN UP ABOUT SEXUAL IDENTITY AND BEHAVIOR TO THEIR FAMILIES? TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Solitary behavior •Is the stimulation of one’s self that satisfies one’s sexual desire. •Involving only one individual TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Sociosexual behavior •refers to sexual activity that involves two people expressing their love for one another through hugging, kissing, or engaging in sexual intercourse for married adults. •It is more complex because two people are involved. MANAGING SEXUALITY- RELATED ISSUES MANAGING SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES
Make responsible decisions.
•You must understand that decision-making should be done with a clear mind and intentions. MANAGING SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES
Have access to education.
•Your school is one of the places you can learn knowledge about sexuality. •If things are confusing you, always remember to ask people you know will give you proper answers. MANAGING SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES
Seek support groups.
•The family is the number one support group you have during your teenage years. •Always remember that they will help you with choosing your plans. MANAGING SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES
Do a self-evaluation. •From time to time, do a self-check. •Evaluate your plans and actions. •If there are mistakes done, learn from them and never do them again. HOW DO SUPPORT GROUPS HELP IN MANAGING SEXUALITY-RELATED ISSUES?
