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GENDER AND SOCIETY
MODULE ONE
HOPE DADIVAS, BSED English-1B
ACTIVITY
Activity 1.
A. Let us think about how gender is portrayed in your community. List down as many words or phrase used to identify the following genders. MEN WOMEN HOMOSEXUALS
Son
Father
Brother
Grandfather
Uncle
Daughter
Mother
Sister
Grandmother
Aunt
Gay
Lesbian
Transgender
Bisexual
B. List down as many words or phrase used to describe the following genders. MEN WOMEN HOMOSEXUALS
Handsome
Manly
Masculine
Strong
Broad
Compassionate
Empowered
Feminine
Beautiful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Charming
Talented
Strong
Ambitious
Activity 2. A. Think about the phrases a. babae kase, b. lalake kase, c. haligi ng tahanan, d. ilaw ng tahana and e. pakipot. How do these words/phrase speaks about patriarchy? B. Create a collage showing the progression of human understanding and attitude of gender and sexuality in modern societies. (short bond paper) C. Interview people of different age group (3 adolescent, 3 adults, 3 elderly), ask them what they think of gender and sexuality. Compare their answers and made conclusion from the answers. Adolescent Answer Adult Answer Elderly Answer 1 babae kasi responsible babae kase dapat organize ka babae kase bawal kang lumabas sa gabe 2 babae kasi matalino babae kase kaya gawin lahat .babae kase dapat magaling sa bahay 3 babae kase matapang babae kase dapat matapang ka babae kase dapat alam muna mag luto Generalization: Based on the Adolescent Answers, adolescent is aware and open-minded, because I think they see a lot of empowered women and they believe that women is not just a Feminine girl. Generalization: Based on the adult Answers, I believe adults are balance, some adults are still cultured so that’s why that’s their opinion, and some are knowledgeable in women empowerment. Generalization: : Based on the elderly Answers, most elderly are cultured that’s why that’s their opinion because that’s their belief. Conclusion: There for I conclude that the adolescent is more open-minded, adults are balance and elderly is cultured, and I also concluded that the similarities of three generations of women are both afraid to go out or not allowed during night. Activity 3. A. The following are common statements we hear from people. Reflect why you think people agree or disagree with
B. The following are common statements we hear from people. Let us measure your willingness in each statement. Would you be willing to befriend someone who… Statement Why YES Why NO
- Is a native of a different country Yes, because You get really skilled at making connections. Once you begin making friends with people from many cultures, it becomes increasingly easier to maintain relationships with people from various backgrounds.
- Does not have the same religious belief as you do When it comes to religion and choosing a Friend, it's easy and probably most convenient to go by the rules that your church, family, or those closest to you have set. But I also believe It's possible to love someone of a different faith and be dedicated to your religion, too.
- Has a physical or mental ability You have the right to select friends according to any criteria you choose. If you're too uncomfortable with a particular race to want to try to see beyond your preconceived notions or past experiences to reach out to someone of that race in honest friendship, is it bad for you to not want to be friends with anyone of that race? I don't think so. Better to not be a friend than to be one for the wrong reasons or to be a bad one!
- Does not speak your language if that person can't speak my language, I'll try my best to understand that person, I will teach that person how to speak my language and that person will teach me too about his language. I can be friends with someone who can’t speak my language cause language barrier is never a hindrance in friendship.
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
Answer comprehensively:
1. Define what is..
a. sex - refers to a person's physical characteristics at birth.
b. gender - refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men.
c. sexuality - your sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviors towards other people.
2. What is the difference between gender identity and gender orientation?
Gender identity is one's innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither –
how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves. One's gender identity can be the
same or different from their sex assigned at birth. And gender orientation is about who you’re
attracted to and want to have relationships with. Sexual orientations include gay, lesbian, straight,
bisexual, and asexual.
3. What is patriarchy? Are you in favor of patriarchy system? Why yes? Why not?
A system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line. I am not in favor of Patriarchy because it opposes the women’s right to lead.
4. What is feminism?
the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities, or organized
activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Other Words from feminism.
5. Why women are being oppressed?
Dismantling gender oppression against women and girls will target the various issues they
face in today's society.
6. How did women come out from households?
The duties of women were confined to the domestic space: raising children, taking care of
household affairs and grooming their young daughters to find husbands. Women were and still are
viewed to be mothers, nurturers, household caretakers and caregivers.
7. How did women become empowered?
Raising awareness around the causes of poor health and wellbeing that are related to gender.
Empowering women and girls through water, sanitation and hygiene; health and nutrition; livelihoods
training; and education programs to increase their opportunities and ability to reach their full
potential.
8. Why women demand for equality?
Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men, trans and gender diverse people, children
and families.
9. Explain: “You don’t have to be a woman to understand that everyone must be treated with the
same respect”.
The meaning of the statement for me is that Everyone can know if the system is equal
for all sexuality and everyone should be treated equally because we are all Human being.
10. Why we need ethics in gender and sexuality research?
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.
