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Pangasinan State University ❑

Urdaneta City Campus, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan 100
Name: Christian M. Cristobal Instructor: JONATHAN P. ESPINOSA
Class/Section BSCE – 3C Activity No. Activity 003 (Critical Analysis)

Course Title Gender and Society Academic Year 1ST Semester, 2023-2024

INSTRUCTION: The questions below tackle one of the most critical issues in our society. Take time to read and answer each
question in at least 5 or more sentences. Provide examples to substantiate and support your answers. Any form of
cheating or plagiarism, if proven, shall immediately mean zero (0) score. (Please provide references, if there are any,
for phrases/sentences quoted.)

CRITERIA: 20pts - Completion 20pts - Clarity & Coherence 10pts - Concrete Examples/Evidences

A person's biological identity and primary and secondary sexes are not always the same as their gender
identity. Biological sex refers to anatomical, physiological, genetic, or physical attributes that determine if
Does a person a person is male, female, or intersex. Gender identity, on the other hand, is one's innermost concept of
become a man or self as male, female, a blend of both, or neither. While biological sex is determined by chromosomes and
a woman based on reproductive organs, gender identity is a personal and subjective experience that may not align with one's
his/her biological assigned sex at birth. Therefore, a person becomes a man, or a woman based on their gender identity,
identity or primary not their biological identity or primary and secondary sexes.
and secondary
sexes? Why?

A person's masculinity or femininity is influenced by a combination of biological, social, and cultural

factors. Biological factors include sex hormones, which can affect behavior and personality traits. Social
factors include gender roles, which are the expectations and norms associated with being male or female
in a particular society. Cultural factors include the values, beliefs, and traditions of a particular group or
What influences a
community. For example, in some cultures, masculinity may be associated with physical strength and
person’s
aggression, while femininity may be associated with nurturing and emotional sensitivity.
masculinity or
femininity? Why?

Is it wrong for a It is not wrong for a person to intensely desire to become a different gender. Gender dysphoria is a
man to intensely condition in which a person experiences distress or discomfort due to a mismatch between their gender
desire to become a identity and their assigned sex at birth. Transitioning to a different gender can alleviate this distress and
woman? Why? improve a person's mental health and well-being. Therefore, it is important to support individuals who
desire to transition and to create a more accepting and inclusive society for all gender identities.
Or,

Is it wrong for
woman to intensely
desire to become a
man? Why?

Gender and gender development are both a product of "nature" and "nurture." Biological factors such as
genetics, hormones, and brain structure can influence gender identity and behavior. For example, studies
have shown that prenatal exposure to testosterone can affect the development of gender identity and
Do you believe that
behavior in both males and females. However, social and cultural factors such as gender roles,
gender and gender
stereotypes, and socialization also play a significant role in shaping gender identity and behavior. For
development is
instance, children learn gender roles and expectations from their parents, peers, and media. Therefore,
both a product of
gender and gender development are a complex interplay between biological, social, and cultural factors.
“nature” and
“nurture”? Why?