GENDER AND SOCIETY (4 BLOCKS)

Reference: Gender and Society: A Human Ecological Approach by Peralta, et.al.

PRELIM
Chapter 1. Gender and Sexuality as Social Reality
Week 1
Day 1: Discussion and Group Activity
Lesson 1 Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Group Activity: Debate “A Trans-woman must have access to Women’s rights”
Instructions: Divide the class in two groups. There must be a pro and con side of the debate.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Lesson 2 Gender and Sexuality Across Time
Quiz 1
1. It is referred to as the biological aspect, maleness or femaleness. Sex
2. It is referred to as the social interpretation of sex, masculinity or femininity. Gender
3. It is referred to as the totality of our own experience of our sex and gender. Sexuality
4. These are the chromosomal markers that distinguish females (XX) from male (XY) species. Sex Chromosomes
5. These are individuals with composite genitals (possesing some characteristics of both male and female genitals).
Intersex
6. Intersexuality, in the past, was referred to as ____. Hermaphroditism
7. Hormonal marker of a human male. Testosterone
8. Hormonal marker of a human female. Estrogen and progesterone
9. This phenomenon refers to determining normality of a behavior based on whether it conforms or not to the
expectations relative to one’s biological sex. Heteronormativity
10. These are referred to as people who have feelings or experiences that does not align with the person’s biological
sex. Transgenders
11. This concept refers to the sense of who you are, do you see yourself as a man or a woman, or neither? Gender
Identity
12. This is referred to, as our emotional and sexual attraction to a person. Sexual Orientation
13. People who are attracted to the opposite sex are called ___. heterosexual or straight
14. People who are attracted to the same sex are called _____. Homorsexual, gay or lesbian
15. People who are attracted to both sexes are called ____. bi or bisexual
16. LGBT stands for _____. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
17. A social system where men primarily holds power in the political and private spheres. It comes from a greek
word which means “the rule of the father”. Patriarchy
18. A society that follows patriarchy where only men can inherit family property and name. patrilineal
19. Social movements that aim to challenge the patriarchal society that creates these oppressive political structures,
beliefs, and practices against women. Feminism
20. This concept refers tp the sacredness of the woman due to her ability to conceive children. Divine feminine
21. This refers to the fatherhood or the role of the father in conception. Paternity
22. Society expected men to work and women to take care of the home, the roles of both sex are called ____.
productive/vity and reproductive/vity
23. Referred to as prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination based on sex. Sexism
24. Simone de Beauvoir’s book in 1949 that inspired women to write and speak their truths. The Second Sex
25. RA 9262 is also known as _______. Anti-Violence Against Women
Day 3 (LMS): Doodle the Difference
Instructions: Read pg. 10 of the book, do your own research and differentiate Greek, Egypt and Chinese historical
views on Gender using a doodle poster or slogan.
Week 2
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 3 Gender and Sexuality as a Subject of Inquiry
Individual Activity: Recall-lesson.
Instructions: Remember a particular concept from the previously discussed topics, then teach the class about it for 3
minutes. The class then, will throw questions to probe the speaker’s learnings. The activity will automatically give
perfect 10 points of recitations to those who will volunteer and will be able to answer all questions.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)

Chapter 2. Biomedical Perspective in Gender and Sexuality

Lesson 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
1. It is the field of study concerned about how reproductive roles are interpreted and negotiated in the society
through gender. Gender studies
2. It is the process of investigating social realities. Social research
3. It is referred to as the orientation in understanding social realities. This can be qualitative (interpretive),
quantitative (deductive) or both. Research approach
4. These are considerations in conducting research to make sure that the well-being of the participants are ensured,
and that the outcome of the study is sound without undue harm to people involved. Ethics in research
 5. These are sets of culturally defined behaviors such as masculinity and femininity. Sex roles
6. A Gender research approach focusing on the meanings created and interpretation made by people about their
own personal or vicarious (observed) experiences. Qualitative
7. This qualitative approach refers to conducting intensive interviews with individuals who have experienced a
particular event and understanding their “lived experiences”. phenomenology
8. This qualitative approach refers to understanding the meaning of texts (literary works, art works) and what they
convey about human realities. Hermeneutics
9. This qualitative approach refers to immersing in a community and taking note of their experiences, beliefs,
attitudes and practices. Ethnography and ethnomethodology
10. A gender research approach focusing on characterizing a population or a sample, and in some cases, making
generalizations about the population based on the behavior of a sample. Quantitative
11. A quantitative method that refers to collecting information from a sample. Survey
12. A quantitative method that refers to creating actual set-ups to observe behavior of people in an experimental
group and comparing it to the behavior of people in a control group. Experiment
13. This refers to combining quantitative and qualitative methods to derive data from multiple sources. Mixed
methods
14. The process of producing offsprings. reproduction
15. Referred to as external sex organs. genitals
Day 3 (LMS): Understanding Puberty
Instructions: Watch a time-lapse video of puberty. Through a not less than 300 words, describe how you understand
puberty.
Week 3
Day 1: Discussion and Group Activity
Lesson 5 The Process of Reproduction
Group Activity: Debate on Early Pregnancy
“A Teen Rape Victim Must Have The Right To Undergo Abortion”
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups. Have them debate into this motion.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Lesson 6 Sexual Health and Hygiene
Quiz 3:
1. It is the process when a mature ovum is released from the ovary and travels to the fallopian tube for possible
fertilization. Ovulation
2. Referred to as the union of sperm and the ovum. Fertilization
3. It the process when an offspring develops within the mother’s womb. Pregnancy
4. Female puberty usually begins at about ______ years of age. 8-13
5. The reproduction maturation of boys lags about ____ years behind that of girls. Two
6. Referred to as (loss of blood and tissues lining the uterus) in the absence of pregnancy due to monthly ovulation
cycle. Menstruation
7. Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilizes egg implants in the lining of _____. uterus
8. Conception is the process that begins with the _____ and ends with _____. fertilization of an egg by sperm;
implantation.
9. Sperm penetrates the egg in the fallopian tube where fertilization takes place and becomes ___, also known as
fertilized egg. embryo
10. Once fertilized egg attaches to the inner lining of the endothelium, a ____ develops within five to seven days
from a ball of cells floating. Fetus
11. Normal pregnancy lasts ____ months. Nine
12. Pregnancy is also discussed in terms of ______ known as three month periods. Trimesters
13. This contraception method is refered to as the method where a woman predicts the day of ovulation by keeping
a calendar of the length or each menstrual cycle. Calendar method
14. This contraceptive method is theoretically said to be 99-100% effective but must be used perfectly and taken
regularly on time. Birth control pills.
15. A contraceptive method known as a rubber sheath that fits over the male reproductive organ. Male Condom’
16. When a woman is under 20, the pelvic area is still growing and may not be large enough to allow the baby to
easily pas through the birth canal, this can result to ______. obstructed labor
17. Under certain circumstances, a woman will have an operation called ____ in which a cut is made in the abdomen
and the baby is removed directly from the uterus. Caesarean section
18. Ages _____ years are the safest period of women’s life for child bearing. 20-30
19. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health
20. Refers to behaviors that can improve cleanliness and lead to good health. Hygiene
21. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality and not merely the absence of
disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health
22. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity in
all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes at all stages of life. Reproductive
Health
23. During puberty, when sebaceous (oil) glands produce extra oil, it makes hair look too shiny and greasy. Oily Hair
24. Perspiration, coming from sweat glands because of puberty secrete different chemicals into the sweat that has
stronger smelling odor. Swear and Body Odor
25. Hair in new places are hormones in action. Body hair
 Day 3 (LMS): Reflection on Contraception
Instructions: Choose among the previously discussed contraception. Research on its effectiveness, its benefits and
side effects, as well as its price, if applicable. Answer the question, “Which do you think is the most effective? Which
one are you willing to use?”
(LMS) #2: Reflection on Conception
Instructions: Watch the animated conception to pregnancy video and give a short reflection (min. of 100 words)
Week 4
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 7 Risky Behavior of Adolescents
Individual Activity: Recall-lesson.
Instructions: Remember a particular concept from the previously discussed topics, then teach the class about it for 3
minutes. The class then, will throw questions to probe the speaker’s learnings. The activity will automatically give
perfect 10 points of recitations to those who will volunteer and will be able to answer all questions.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Quiz 4:
1. This is referred to as the probability that a hazard in the environment can actually negatively affect an individual.
Risk
2. A behavior of doing something regardless of potential loss. Risk taking
3. Give at least three DOH identified health risks of adolescents. Substance use, premarital sex, early pregnancy,
abortion, HIV/AIDS, violence, accidents, malnutrition and mental health
4. Referred to, as engaging in smoking and alcohol drinking. vices
5. Referred to as the use of media or internet to watch x-rated contents. Pornography
Day 3 (LMS): Napariwara
Instructions: Listen to freddie aguilar’s song “anak” and write your reflection.

Long Quiz/Summative/Quiz Bee

Exam (50 items)

MIDTERM - Psychosocial Perspective in Gender and Sexuality

Week 1
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 8 Gender and Sexuality as a Psycho-social Issue
Individual Activity: Recall-lesson
Instructions: Remember a particular concept from the previously discussed topics, then teach the class about it for 3
minutes. The class then, will throw questions to probe the speaker’s learnings. The activity will automatically give
perfect 10 points of recitations to those who will volunteer and will be able to answer all questions.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Lesson 9 Love, Intimacy and Relationship
Quiz 1:
1. A term pertaining to psychological and social factors and the interaction of these factors. Psychosocial
2. Needs and concers relating to one or all of the psychosocial dimensions. Psychosocial issue
3. The social script ascribed to individuals pertaining to their role in child-bearing or child-rearing and related tasks
such as maintaining the household. Reproductive role
4. The social script ascribed to individuals pertaining to theor role in economic production and related tasks such
as engaging in public affairs and luving in the world of work. Productive role
5. The perspective of exploring and understanding human sexuality in the lends of psychological social processes is
referred to as ____. psychosocial perspective
6. Two aspects of psycosocial. Psychhological and social
7. The psycosocial aspect that refers to anything associated with mental process and behavior. Psychological
8. The psychosocial aspect that refers to anything associated with human relationships, connection, and
interaction. Social
9. Field of science which concerns itself with how people think and feel and how thoughts and feelings interact
and lead to behavior. Psychology
10. Three primary psychological domains. Affective, behavioral and cognitive
11. Primary psycological domain referring to people’s emotions and feelings. Affective
12. Primary psycological domain referring to people’s actions both observable (overt) and not readily observable
(covert). behavioral
13. Primary psycological domain referring to people’s thought processes such as memory, perception, and
information processing. Cognitive
14. Field of science which concerns itself with human person’s realities and experiences as part of groups and
instirutions, including the structues and functions of these institutions, and the dynamucs of human relationships
within them. Sociology
15. Our conscious understanding of something. Awareness
16. conscious understanding of yourself. Self-awareness
17. conscious understanding of others. Other-awareness’
 18. a bond formed between two or more people, manifested through communication and interaction. Human
relationship
19. Process of knowing others and allowing others to know us. Intimacy
20. Process by which we learn cultural norms and traditions. Socialization
21. A state of satisfaction , meaning and purpose. Well-being
22. The well-being which is outward, observed and can be evaluated through the presence or absence of particular
elements in our environment. Objective well-being
23. The well-being referred to as happiness or our personal experience of satisfaction, meaning and purpose.
Subjective well-being
24. -30. primary dimensions of well-being. Physical, emotional, mental, material and social.
31. A complex phenomenon characterized by an affective and cognitive inclination to someone. Love
32. Emotive and physical component of love; drive towards sexual and romantic attraction. Passion
33. Decision to engage and maintain a loving relationship. Commitment
34. Social bond between and among individuals manifested through communication and other forms of
interaction. This bond may be biological or determined by social contratcs such as social consensus or laws.
Relationship
35. Humans, whether those who lived in the past or who are living now and regardless of their geographic location
and socio-cultural identities, have experienced love, in one way or another. Love is culture universal
36. Loving entails communication among people. Love as a social phenomenon
37. When loving we feel a variety of emotions like joy, sadness, fear, disgust and anger among others. Love as an
emotion
38. The experience of love is associated with various parts of our brain. Love as a neurobiological event
39. Which part of our brain found behind the left eyes is activated when experiencing love? VTA Ventral
tegmental area
40. What hormones are believed to provide humans a good mood and is associated with the feeling of love.
Endorphins
41.
Day 3 (LMS):
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Week 2
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 10 Sex and Senses
Group Activity
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Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Lesson 11 Sexual Behaviors
Quiz 2:
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Week 3
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 12 Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Individual Activity: Recall-lesson
Instructions: Remember a particular concept from the previously discussed topics, then teach the class about it for 3
minutes. The class then, will throw questions to probe the speaker’s learnings. The activity will automatically give
perfect 10 points of recitations to those who will volunteer and will be able to answer all questions.
Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Lesson 13 LGBT+ Psychology
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Week 4
Day 1: Discussion and Individual Activity
Lesson 14 Men and Masculinities
Group Activity
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Day 2: Discussion and Quiz (5-10 item)
Quiz 4:
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