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FAMILY HEALTH a CR Ce RT) INTRODUCTION As you continue to grow and develop, it is important that you know how to manage the crucial aspect of your personality, your . This module will help you understand the concept of gender and human sexuality, It will also enhance your decision-making skills to help you manage sexuality-related concerns. INTRODUCTION Knowledge of (STIs) like (HIV) and (AIDS) as link to gender and human sexuality issues is particularly significant for one’s sexuality as significant factor to the optimum development of family health. Prevailing norms and standards of society relative to gender and human sexuality have greatly influenced the important growing implications for the HIV and AIDS challenge. INTRODUCTION As a final point, education for human sexuality mi concerning sexual behaviors and will help you grow into a mature man or a mature woman. RY Cr aval) Important Component MO) elie lia SEXUALITY is a natural and healthy part of life is everything about being a male or female is the most important aspect in masculine or feminine identification involves: the name given at birth S407) Rad the toys played with the clothes worn igomaalelalekm elie \ cle mN diag provides a sense of self- worth when sexual understanding is positive the roles and igscyelelavieli(ideceela home Yo) @ CMa] (el erely ole me | personality. The process of sexual development begins from birth to adulthood thus itis a oTo promote wholesome family and interpersonal relationships Genderand ©10 provide you with the knowledge and skills needed TL to establish and practice Sexuality tered itatiel Moti ar-N lel) Education oTo produce students who are responsible and have =A era | Sexuality refers to your total self. physical self ic The way you look as a man or a woman mental self The way you think as a man or a woman social self AC Cae ur emotional The way you feel about yourself and others BURN e VA elm el (sale) PHYSICAL Sane a ATU) 7 you look as amanora woman 4 MENTAL SELF a ates you think as amanora woman SOCIAL Sane aM aN Ns you interact with others The way you feel about yourself and others The way you _ value ae relationships = — Activity 1: [ne Wonder of Me by Bernadette Borja Rosaroso Look at me in the eyes, You'll learn who | am. Tell me who am I. Interact with me, Think of me just like you And acquire a little of are, aN SCLn As | take you as mine. Feel my soul Gaze into my innermost And together we'll discover world, each other’s world. Activity 1: Atal WONDER OF ME . How do you express yourself? 2. How do you see yourself? 3. How much do you ue know yourself? How much do others know you? think HEALTHY SEXUALITY means taking high sense of responsibility for all your actions since this can affect self-esteem, decision-making, and behavior Activity 2: Grattitl You! On a half-size cartolina, write quotations, sayings, slogans, and so on that will describe and reveal your likes, passions, and aspects of your personality. After sharing this in class, you can post it on your bedroom walls and be inspired! Activity 2: Gratritl You! Sample 1 can make it! 1am handsome! 1) DANCING! Tere ERE LS IF OTHERS CAN, WHY CAN'T 1? ny ) i] ° rE = Sexuality refers to your perceptions, feelings, and behaviors towards others. Protea towards others Cw Rad Peat cted influenced by many people maintain good relationships with others Activity 3: HOW I See Myselt — How Others See Me Listed on the next page are “SY characteristics which may or may not x represent you. Using the icons at the Nornotmes**l left side, see if you can rate yourself. After you are done, fold the paper in half and ask a classmate to rate you. =] eer Activity 3: HOW I See Myselt — How Others See Me errrcs — Cees eae Se — Ce ns ened — rooney EN = Shy st — reread Eten ——< enna fee a Approachable Pye) cel: i) ie) — Fun iy — Siac Sir — eens ee ite) Laure Peas Dea fers Other/s: Healtny sexuality encompasses the following characteristics: Baa ng Doel ec Pal yaa your Petes ce Mc) ‘eatin Ces | , Cir auidd ce hea eee cme roe Besta ae Li da Poteet hc eter ere LE person og Pottery] Petter iad Sera hota individuality in Seer) yourself as a ee) Orc » is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel, and act refers to femininity or masculinity of a persons’ role and behavior as defined by society HUMAN SEXUALITY is the quality of being male or female is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual loli a4 [Unlocking of Wordsand symbols O © sh “<< i emia g Influence Sexual Behavior SELF a > appreciates own a body » takes responsibility / / A for own behaviors oS 1. > knowledgeable about ( sexuality issues emailer lg ; FAMILY Influence Sexual Behavior Pamelor} effectively with anal] > able to express love to your family members >» perform your duties and responsibilities at home BCE arg Influence Sexual Behavior Ma y 7 7 id express love and intimacy in appropriate AE id have the'skills to evaluate readiness for mature relationship interact with both genders in appropriate and respectful ways respect both gender in all aspects SEX gender ENED Gender Role SEXUALITY Ni ap.¢ » centered on the biological basis of lot) aya tae liemelg female CA DINEDI ON » is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel, and act. It refers to femininity or masculinity of a person’s role and behavior age aa Fealhay, oman equa ele aU Tanrelamardan » refers to set of roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a man or woman should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and society Gender Role » is an integral part of what we do and who we are; it is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. It is the total expression of an individual’s self-concept sy (Oy Activity 5: Gender Assumptions Ga Draw the symbol for the Piarel(-M-<-ule (alin dalom eal eked states a usual role for men and draw the symbol for the tie) eine ai an may usual role for women. Activity 5: Gender Assumptions iad giving birth making a living fixing the broken faucet doing household chores helping the children with their homework Activity 6 od Write the changes that you expect as you mature from a boy/girl to a man/woman. Copy the example figure below and write your own figure in your activity notebook. Retina ee ° aXe) O e, - dad @ @°@ GENDER ROLE is often an outward expression of gender identity is manifested within society by observable factors such as behavior and appearance Your gender role demonstrates the typical characteristics of a person in his or her oleate) Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS od amv iV anal -len ial ale) your vocabulary by undertaking this Tea aL ava Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS Ga Copy the table as shown and write words or phrases that you associate with the words masculine and icclenl aan Masculine Feminine Example: breadwinner Example. babysitter » are behaviors that have come to be accepted by society » are some of the factors which influence gender roles » To develop in a boy the characteristics of » Thus, turning a ae Peale essa ee belonging to his sex, oy into a ; rowers and in a girl the and a girlintoa characteristics of her mature woman Own sex (sea LIFE SKILLS aletelae Men clr] at your well-being periodically. This includes your sexuality. Figure out what you can do to improve your health if it is not as good as it can be. LIFE SKILLS means making choices that are healthy and responsible. You must have the courage to make difficult decisions and stick to them. LIFE SKILLS Communication skills help you avoid misunderstanding by expressing your feelings in a healthy way. This means if you listen to what people say, they will want to listen to you as well. LIFE SKILLS can be accomplished through information about good sexuality. LIFE SKILLS or aiming for something that will give you a sense of accomplishment. Just be sure to be realistic with your target goal. LIFE SKILLS is a way to say no to something that you don’t want to do. This skill requires practice. But first, you must feel strongly about what things you want to avoid. LIFE SKILLS is being able to judge the worth of media messages. It is a big challenge knowing that most media naleey-] sire meee l AN ALN alee DECISION MAKING is a choice DECISION = you make or act upon AN is a decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice. DECISION- WPA I Le) skills will help you make decisions based on your needs and desires. 1B ¢Determine the problem | eExplore the alternatives *Consider the consequences | eldentify your values Yeoecde eats XL Aree he eek od DECISIONS ord In your notebook, label the page with the letters DECIDE vertically. Use the six steps in decision making in going through this activity. PX Re Lk DECISIONS Your classmates are going to a party this weekend, this is the first time that you are asked to attend by a friend but then you discern that your parents will not approve it. You don’t want to make your friends angry by not going, but you also don’t want to get in trouble with your parents. Determine what decision you should make. Activity 11: Dealing With People ee We all encounter people in our lives. Here are some descriptions of people. In your activity notebook, jot down some of dealing with each type of | personality. Activity 11: Dealing With People (people who would like to be the center of attraction whenever possible). (people who worry about everything). (people who spread rumors and often exaggerate information). Activity 11: Dealing With People (people who use threats, fear, and cruelty to control others). (people who grumble and complain about everything). Activity 12: WOW VWVell VO 1 KNOW Atel On your bond paper, trace your left and right hand on . s each side of the paper. Each AY fee UW finger represents a €>) characteristic of a healthy sexuality. Left Hand List your specific behaviors on each component. Thumb: Self-Expression (how do you express your Eierd0 Elin) Index Finger: Self-Respect (what do you:do to improve your self-respect?) Micidle Finger: Self-Knowledge (what are the things that make you happy?) Ring Finger: Self-Love (how do you express your love to yourself?) Little Finger: Self-Confidence (what do you do best?) aaa List specific behavior/qualities that you want to improve. Little Finger: Self-Confidence (what do you do best?) Ring Finger: Self-Love (how do you express your love to yourself?) Middle Finger: Self-Knowledge (what are the things that make you happy?) index Finger: Self-Respect (what do you do to improve your self-respect?) Thumb: Self-Expression (how do you express your oUrliN ea) 1. Family Paleo a=) 3. Peers 4.Media Double Standard of Morality Double standard of morality gives the Pa aire oama ate lel girly we would like to practice gender equality, the rules for human conduct and human appropriateness are not alike for both sexes as practiced in most areas in the Philippines. Double Standard of Morality Boys and men are permitted to stay out more and up to a later time than the girls and women. Double Standard of Morality A philandering or immoral man is considered as demonstrating his manliness or “pagkalalaki”. A philandering or immoral woman is considered as cheap, bad, or “masamang babae”. Double Standard of Morality Women are expected to remain virginal until they marry, while it is generally acceptable for men to have sexual experience before marriage. Double Standard of Morality Women are socially judged and legally penalized for adultery and for having children out of wedlock. Double Standard of Morality Men who stay at home to do household chores instead of having jobs to earn money for the family are considered by some as “under de saya”. » refers to a person who has not had sexual interaction » isthe quality or state of being chaste Staying virgin until marriage keeps you... ire wc) pregnancy - free from venereal diseases pieces by cmc MeN » CUNIS to choose a hurry- ele TNE E - free from guilt, up wedding and an -freetodevelop doubt, illegitimate child appropriate disappointment, ee elarall Eli elses with others reputation WENUUTS your virginity for your own good and your future spouse AGT eters Me urea high standards. Teme Ural) dangers and Ae ele oe Sea ae ete} proud of your values. Activity 23: Critical Thinking Let us try to connect our lesson to current issues in our country. Here are some current issues that focus on sexuality, gender equality, and sexual orientation: Bullying Sexual Harassment aed) Cybercrime Law Activity 23: Critical Thinking Choose one topic and write your personal ATV Discuss how it will affect the health of the community as a whole. Suggest ways on how to manage this issue. Write your answers in your activity notebook. THANK YOU! PRT Pa TAME My tn Cea

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