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Gender and Society as a Social Reality

Llacuna, Karl M. BSCE-2C

Mondia, Ann Aiah S. BSCE-2C

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression

M1L2: B (GUESS WHO?)

1. Take a look at each pictures and try to guess if they are male or female.
Given Pictures Male or Female
1.

FEMALE

2.

FEMALE

3.

FEMALE

4.

MALE

5.

FEMALE
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2. To check if your answer is right, search for the information about the photos.
Given Pictures Searched Information about the Photos
1. Andreja Pejić is an Australian model and actress.
Since coming out as a trans woman in 2013, she
has become one of the most recognizable
transgender models in the world. Wikipedia

2. Katherine Matilda Swinton is a British actress.

Known for her roles in independent films and
blockbusters, she has received various accolades,
including an Academy Award and a British
Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations
for three Golden Globe Awards and five Screen
Actors Guild Awards. Wikipedia

3. Mianne Bagger is a professional golfer from

Denmark. In 2004, by playing in the Women's
Australian Open, she became the first openly
transitioned woman to play in a professional golf
tournament. Wikipedia

4. Kevin Balot, the first transgender woman

to become the face of Pantene Philippines.
www.preview.ph

5. Mokgadi Caster Semenya OIB is a South African

middle-distance runner and winner of two
Olympic gold medals and three World
Championships in the women's 800 metres.
Wikipedia
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3. Work with your buddy in answering the following question:

A. How did you determine whether those in the pictures were male or female?
We determined whether those in the pictures were male or female based on their
physical appearance. Some of these physical appearances are having a curvaceous
figure, fair complexion, luxurious hair, delicate features, and feminine facial shape.
Thus, we identified all of them as woman because they all resemble the different
qualities of a female.

B. How did you feel when you found out that your answers were right? Or
wrong?
We found it a little difficult to determine if the provided photographs were of
men or women. So, out of a possible five responses, three were accurate. Being
overconfident that they all had a feminine physical appearance, neither of us felt
anything when we got three accurate replies. However, we were perplexed when we
received two incorrect responses because they are both clearly identifiable as women.

C. What learning and insight do you have about this activity?

We now know that a person's gender is not determined by their outward

appearance. It has been brought to our attention that it is becoming incredibly
challenging to tell males from women based just on looks. To minimize
misunderstanding, it is still crucial that we do our homework, pay attention, and
exercise critical thought before determining a person's gender. In addition, regardless of
gender, we must welcome, love, and advocate equality for everyone.