Good evening!
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Lesson 1
Sex, Gender, and
Sexuality
Prepared by: Ruby Lyn Romero
Objectives:
i. Differentiate sex, gender, and sexuality;
ii. Discuss the implication of these differences;
and
iii. Contemplate about your own sexuality and
on the importance of appreciating sexual
diversity.
Terms and Definition:
• Sex – the biological aspect of sex; maleness or femaleness
• Gender – the social interpretation of sex; masculinity, femininity,
etc.
• Sexuality – the totality of our own experience of our sex and
gender
• Sex chromosomes – chromosomal markers that distinguish
females(XX) from male(XY) species.
• Intersex – individuals with composite genitals (possessing some
characteristics of both male and female genitals)
Sex
• The biological dimension of your gender and
sexuality.
• Biological sex or physical sex
• Typically determined by examining the genitals. Penis
- Male. Vagina - Female.
However, there are cases when the baby’s genitals
appear to be a conglomerate of male and female organs
– hard to classify the sex without further examination.
• This condition is termed as - Hermaphroditism or
Intersexuality – naturally occurring variation in humans and
animals (one in 1,500 births) – American Psychological
Association (APA, 2006)
• To determine the sex of a child with
intersexuality (condition) –
chromosomes are used, specifically
referred to as sex chromosomes –
marks a person’s biological sex.
XY – male chromosomes
XX – female chromosomes
• Also, the level of some Hormones–
chemicals in our body that are responsible
for sustaining bodily processes–are also used
as markers.
- Males – have higher levels of
testosterone, which are associated to sex
drive and aggression.
- Females – have higher levels of estrogen
and progesterone, which are associated to
lactation, menstruation, and other
female reproductive functions.
Gender
• refers to the socially constructed
roles, behaviours, expressions and
identities of girls, women, boys,
men, and gender diverse people.
Gender Identity
• It is how a person feels or believe who they are,
whether or not it fits with their birth-assigned sex.
• A person's gender identity may be the same as or
different from their birth-assigned sex.
• About the person himself.
Sexuality (Sexual Orientation)
• It is who you want to be with or attracted to.
• It is about your sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions
and behaviours towards other people.
• You can find other people physically, sexually or
emotionally attractive, and all those things are a part
of your sexuality.
• At age 6 or 8, we experience or develop attraction to
other people.
• By adolescence, we already know who we are
attracted to and would experiment through dating
and relationships. - (Psychological Association of the
Philippines)
Different Gender Identities
• Homosexual - attracted to the same sex
• Heterosexual - attracted to opposite sex, or "straight"
• Asexual - not attracted to any sex or gender
• Bisexual - attracted to both male and female
• Pansexual - attracted to anyone regardless of gender
• Omnisexual - attracted to all gender
• Sapiosexual - finding intelligence sexually attractive or
arousing.
• Gay - male attracted to male
• Lesbian - female attracted to female
• Queer - questioning individuals. Unsure with their
gender
• Transgender - persons whose gender identity, gender
expression or behavior does not align with the sex to
which they were assigned at birth.
• Agender - person who does not identify themselves with
any particular gender.
• Boi - boyish characteristic
Appreciating Diversity
• Identifying as a heterosexual, lesbian, bi, gay, or
transgender is a deeply personal process, so it may be
more difficult for others to become comfortable
enough with their sexuality that they feels safe to
share it with other people.
According to the Psychological Association of
the Philippines
• "We can only truly tell a person's gender
identity if they share with us his or her
experiences and feelings of attraction
towards others."
• It is important for everyone to feel safe as
they share their sexuality since it's a personal
and sensitive topic.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Quiz (Prepare a ½ crosswise sheet of
yellow pad)
I. Multiple choice
1. The characteristics of women, men, girls and boys
that are socially constructed?
A. Gender
B. Gender Identity
C. Sex
2. It is typically determined by examining your genitals. This
is often assigned at birth?
A. Gender
B. Sex
C. Sexuality
3. Refers to an aspect of our gender which pertains to our
emotional and sexual attraction to a person?
A. Gender
B. Sex
C. Sexuality
4. Persons who undergo medical procedures to change
their physical characteristics and reflect their body to the
gender they know themselves to be?
A. Agender B. Male C. Transgender
5. Nikko was born a boy. As he turned 11 he noticed that
he is attracted to the same sex. What could be Nikko's
gender identity?
A. Heterosexual
B. Homosexual
C. Female
II. Essay (5 points)
6-10. In your own understanding
Distinguish sex, gender, and sexuality and
provide examples on how each is manifested in
real life situations.
