Lesson 15

Ethical Decision-
making on Issues
Confronting Human
Sexuality
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Why is it important to
engage in ethical
decision-making about
issues confronting
human sexuality ?
 What is human
sexuality?
Why is human dignity so
important?
 Objectives
Identify issues that disrespect human dignity
and sexuality;
Examine issues that disrespect human
dignity and sexuality;
Explain the advantage of understanding the
issues that disrespect sexuality; and
Construct a clear and strong position and
decision on issues confronting human
sexuality by creating a self-care plan on how
to stand for the human dignity and sexuality.
Sexuality is an essential aspect of being a
whole person. Developing a higher
awareness and critical examination of
issues relating to sexuality are very
important steps toward protecting oneself
from abuse and violence. Having a clear
and firm conviction on the value and true
purpose of sexuality enhances one’s overall
respect for human dignity.
How do you know if a
relationship is ethical?
As a student, how can you
engage in ethical decision-
making on issues confronting
human sexuality?

Healthy Relationship
1. Values one’s unique
individuality.
2. Respect each other’s
boundaries.
3. Provides emotional support
4. Allows the other person to
grow
5. Express feelings honestly
6. Supports equality and
partnership
7. Makes healthy choices
Unhealthy
Relationship
1. Jealous of the other
person’s achievements.
2. Frequently disrespects boundaries
3. Insults or ignores one’s feelings
and emotions
4. Expects too much from the other
person
5. Manipulates and uses mind games
6. Controls the other person through
power play
7. Pressures the other person by
shaming and dominates by bullying.
Scriptural Passage
GROUP ACTIVITY

The teacher will provide notes to be given to each

group. ( 3 MINUTES )
Group 1: Cyber bullying (particularly the electronic
posting of recorded sex videos)
Group 2: Pornography
Group 3: Sexting or phone sex
Group 4: Sexual abuse (stalking, harassment, and
assault)
Each group will present their output in front of their
classmates. Their presentation should show the
importance of how to stand for the human dignity and
sexuality.
RUBRIC

Content Validity 15
Mastery of
10
Presentation
Originality 5

Total 30
 STRENGTHENING ETHICAL DECISION -
MAKING

1. List the indicators of healthy and unhealthy

relationships
2. Set your personal boundaries
3. Develop and enhance your value system
4. Seek support from the people
5. Create your personal safety plan
6. Identify issues and increase your awareness of
issues that disrespect human sexuality
7. Be aware of your rights
 Why is it important to
engage in ethical decision-
making about issues
confronting human
sexuality ?
Human sexuality includes all aspects of the human
person –physical, mental, social and emotional.
Healthy human sexuality also involves a positive and
respectful expression and is free from discrimination,
coercion, and violence. Your understanding of issues
that disrespect sexuality can enhance your skills in
ethnical decision-making.
Developing ethical decision – making on human
sexuality starts with healthy understanding of sexuality
and having a positive and respectful behavior towards
others.
Developing a higher awareness and
critical examination of issues relating to
sexuality are very important steps toward
protecting oneself from abuse and
violence. Having a clear and firm
conviction on the value and true purpose
of sexuality enhances one’s overall
respect for human dignity.
TRANSFER TASK:
After the deepening, the teacher will instruct the students to construct a clear and strong position and
decision on issues confronting human sexuality by creating a self-care plan on how to stand for the human
Days
dignity and sexuality. Plan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Name and signature:
Rubric

Specific Content 20

Realistic and Attainable 15

Beneficial and ethical 15

Total 50