GSPS

gender lens
 refers to the practice of considering gender dynamics and issues in the analysis, development,
and implementation of policies, programs, and projects.
 tool for promoting gender equality and fostering social change by acknowledging and addressing
the unique challenges and opportunities faced by different genders.
3 lenses of gender
 androcentrism
 gender polarization
 biological essentialism
androcentrism
 male-centeredness
 males and male experience as a standard or norm and females and female experience as a
deviation from that norm.
gender polarization
 superimposes male-female differences on virtually every aspect of human experience, from

modes of dress and social roles to ways of expressing emotion and sexual desire.
biological essentialism
 rationalizes and legitimizes the other two lenses by treating them as the inevitable
consequences of the intrinsic biological natures of women and men.
Gender identity
 each person's internal and individual experience of gender. It is their sense of being a woman, a
man, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum.
Gender expression
 is how a person publicly presents their gender. This can include behavior and outward
appearance such as dress, hair, make-up, body language and voice.
sex
 refers to the different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as
reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc.
gender
 refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men – such as norms, roles and
relationships of and between groups of women and men.
 It is not something we are born with, and not something we have, but something we do–
something we perform.
dif kinds of gender
 female
 male
 gay
 androgyne
 asexual
 neutrois
 lesbian
 hetero
 bigender
 transgender
 agender
 bisexual
 nonbinary
 travesti
 demigirl
 demiboy
sex characteristic
 Women can menstruate while men cannot.
 Men have testicles while women do not.

 Women have developed breasts that are usually capable of lactating (producing milk) while men
have not
 Men generally have bigger bones than women.
gender characteristic
 In most countries, women earn significantly less than men. This is not significantly felt by the
workforce in the Philippines, but in other parts of the world, there is still pay gap between men and
women.
 In most countries of the world, women do more housework than men.
 In some countries, the law allows people to marry a partner of the same sex; in other countries
this is not allowed.
sexual orientation
 refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions.
types of sexual orientation
1. Asexual
 individuals are people who have no interest in or desire for sexual activity. They may or may not
be in a relationship.
2. Autosexual
 Auto sexuality, also known as autoeroticism, is when sexual pleasure is derived from stimulating
one’s own body.
3. Bisexual
 individuals are attracted to people of one’s same sex and of the opposite sex.
4. Demisexual
 refers to someone who is halfway between sexual and asexual.
 those who require a strong emotional bond before becoming sexually involved with someone.
They cannot be moved by an initial attraction.
5. Heterosexual
 people are sexually or romantically attracted to people of the opposite sex.
6. Homosexual
 Homosexuality refers to attraction between people who are the same sex.
7. Pansexual
 Pansexuality refers to sexual attraction to people of all genders, as well as transgendered,
transsexual, androgynous, and gender-fluid individuals.
8. Transexual
 is a person who physically transitions from male to female or vice versa.
“Sexuality is who you want to be with. Gender identity is who you want to be in the world.” by harry
nerf
dimension of sex (biological variable) and gender (social and cultural)
sex:
 anatomy
 physiology
 genetics
 hormones
gender:
 identity
 roles and norms
 relations
 power
 All animals (including humans) have a sex.
 Gender is relevant only with humans (no other animals).
Gender and sexuality are centrally important forces that shape every aspect of our lives:
 we know our bodies, minds and selves through our gender and our sex
 as a society, legal definitions and social expectations about women and men sex and
reproduction organize our medical, legal, educational and political systems
 in the creative arts and culture, artists and writers move us through powerful images of
masculinity and femininity, sex and desire
Republic Act 6725
 prohibition on discrimination against women.
 Under this law, any employer favoring a male employee over a female in terms of promotion,
training opportunities, and other benefits solely on account of sex is considered discrimination.
Republic Act no. 7877
 anti-sexual harassment act of 1995
 An ACT declaring SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL in the EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION or

TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

GSPS

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

GSPS

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

GSPS

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

gender lens

 superimposes male-female differences on virtually every aspect of human experience, from

dif kinds of gender

 Women can menstruate while men cannot.

 Men have testicles while women do not.

 Men generally have bigger bones than women.

 In most countries of the world, women do more housework than men.

 refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions.

types of sexual orientation

 refers to someone who is halfway between sexual and asexual.

 people are sexually or romantically attracted to people of the opposite sex.

 is a person who physically transitions from male to female or vice versa.

dimension of sex (biological variable) and gender (social and cultural)

 roles and norms

 All animals (including humans) have a sex.

 Gender is relevant only with humans (no other animals).

Republic Act 6725

 prohibition on discrimination against women.

 anti-sexual harassment act of 1995

 An ACT declaring SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL in the EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION or

You might also like