GENDER AND SEXUALITY AS A

PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUE
Reproductive Role
The main function of the female reproductive system is
to produce eggs (ova) to be fertilized, and to provide the space
and conditions to allow a baby to develop. In order for this to
happen, the female reproductive system also has the structures
necessary to allow sperm from a man to meet the ova of a
woman.
Psychosocial Perspective
Perspective of exploring and understanding human sexuality in the lens
of psychological social processes.
Psychosocial Perspective
3 Primary Psychological domains:

1. Affect
2. Behavior
3. Cognition
Awareness
Conscious understanding of something.
Human Relationship
Bond formed between two or more people , manifested through
communication and interaction.
Intimacy
Process of knowing others and allowing others to know us.
Well-being- a state of satisfaction, meaning
and purpose.
1. Objective well being
2. Subjective well being
Well-being
Dimensions of well-being
1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Mental
4. Material
5. Social