Worksheet 4 Flashcards by Cindy Laarni Nambio

Sexuality is a big part of who we are.
It’s about how we __________ when it comes to love,
attraction, relationships, and our bodies.

feel, think, and act

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About who you are attracted
to or have romantic or sexual
feelings for.

Sexuality

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About how you identify
yourself (as a man, woman,
both, neither, etc.) and the
roles society connects to
that.

GENDER

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Dimensions of sexuality

Biological Dimension
Psychological Dimension
Socio-cultural Dimension
Moral-Ethical Dimension
Behavioral Dimension

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This is about your physical
body, like your sex organs
(penis or vagina), hormones
(like estrogen or testosterone),
and whether you were born
male or female.

Biological Dimension

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Involves emotions, thoughts,
desires, and how someone
feels about their body and
identity.

Psychological Dimension

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How society, culture, religion,
and media influence sexual
attitudes, roles, and norms.

Socio-cultural Dimension

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Refers to values and beliefs
that guide what someone
believes is right or wrong in
sexual behavior

Moral-Ethical Dimension

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Refers to how a person
acts in relation to their
sexuality, such as sexual
choices and relationships.

Behavioral Dimension

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affects things like
puberty, physical attraction,
and how our bodies react to
love or intimacy.

Biological Dimension

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thoughts and emotions
play a big role in how you
form relationships, build self-
confidence, and understand
your identity.

Psychological Dimension

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“acceptable” or “normal”
from our surroundings, but
these ideas can change
depending on where you live
or who you’re with.

Socio-cultural Dimension

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Respecting your own and
others’ beliefs helps us make
choices that feel right for us.

Moral-Ethical Dimension

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how we
respect others in a romantic
or sexual context.

Behavioral Dimension

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Categories of sexuality

Heterosexuality
Homosexuality
Bisexuality
Asexuality
Pansexuality
Queer

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– Attraction to people of the opposite sex.

Heterosexuality

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– Attraction to people of the same sex.

Homosexuality

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– Attraction to both men and women.

Bisexuality

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– Having little or no sexual attraction to others.

Asexuality

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– Attraction to people regardless of gender.

Pansexuality

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– A broad term for people who don’t identify strictly as
heterosexual or cisgender.

Queer

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means that ideas about gender and
sexuality are not just natural or biological; they are shaped
by society.

Social construction

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Different factors and Lineages of Gender
Stereotyping

Family
Education
Media
Religion
Culture and Traditions
Peers

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– Parents might treat sons and daughters differently, teaching
them what’s “appropriate” for their gender.

Family

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– Schools may reinforce roles (e.g., boys in sports, girls in arts).

Education

– TV, movies, and ads often show limited or unrealistic gender roles.

Media

– Some beliefs assign different duties or roles to men and women.

Religion

– Customs passed down that expect men and women to behave in certain ways.

Culture and Traditions

– Friends can influence how a person should act based on gender.

Peers

Gender differences in gender identity means that people can feel and see their gender in different ways, and this feeling may not always match the sex they were given at birth.

Definition of Gender Identity:

Understanding Gender Differences in Gender Identity

Cisgender Transgender Non-binary Genderfluid Agender

A person whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth.

Cisgender

A person whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth.

Transgender

A person who does not identify strictly as male or female.

Non-binary

A person whose gender identity changes over time.

Genderfluid

A person who identifies as having no gender.

Agender

is the way people experience and express themselves as sexual beings

Human sexuality

Types of human sexuality

Heterosexual Homosexual Bisexual Pansexual Asexual Queer Demisexual

Only feels sexual attraction after emotional connection

Demisexual

is when someone is mistreated, excluded, or judged because of their sexual orientation such as being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other identity that doesn’t fit traditional norms.

Discrimination based on sexuality

Examples of Discrimination:

Verbal and social abuse Workplace discrimination Social rejection Legal and systemic inequality

: Being called names, mocked, or bullied because of their identity.

Verbal and social abuse

: Being denied a job, promotion, or fair treatment.

Workplace discrimination

: Not being accepted by family, friends, or community.

Social rejection

Having fewer rights in marriage, healthcare, or education.

Legal and systemic inequality:

refers to a person ' s identity, attraction, and how they experience romantic or sexual feelings.

SEXUALITY

refers to a person ' s emotional and psychological well-being how they, think, feel, and cope with life.

MENTAL HEALTH

SEXUALITY includes

identity, orientation, attraction, values,

Mental health includes things like

stress, depression, anxiety, self- esteem and emotional struggles.

can redefine sexuality education making it more accessible, inclusive and engaging but responsible use and guidance are essential to avoid risks.

Digital spaces

The Impact of Digital spaces delivering sexuality educatio

1.ACCESSIBILITY AND REACH 2.DIVERSE CONTENT AND INCLUSIVITY 3.INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING LEARNING 4 EMPOWERMENT AND CRITICAL THINKING 5. CHALLENGES AND RISKS 6. POSITIVE OUTCOMES

1. - Reach more people, even in areas with limitedor no formal sex education. Provides anonymity and privacy for learners.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REACH

2. - Covers topics often missing in schools. Adaptable to cultural and age contexs.

DIVERSE CONTENT AND INCLUSIVITY

uses multimedia tools (app, photgraphics videos). Builds peer support through communities and forums.

3.INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING LEARNING-

- Misinformation from unreliable sources. Exposure to harmful content and online predators

CHALLENGES AND RISKS

- Improves knowledges and awareness. Promotes safer sexual behaviors and healthy decision making. Reduces stigma around sexuality discussions.

POSITIVE OUTCOMES

Why does Sexuality matters?

1.Identity & Self-understanding 2.Relationships & Intimacy 3.Health & Well-being 4. Expression & Empowerment 5.Social & Cultural Dimensions 6. Mental Health

1. - Sexuality is closely tied to personal identity. Understanding it helps people feel more authentic and comfortable with who they are.

Identity & Self-understanding

2. – It influences how we build and maintain relationships, whether romantic, emotional, or physical, and helps in forming deep, meaningful bonds.

Relationships & Intimacy

3. – Sexual health is linked to overall well-being. Being informed about sexuality helps prevent risks (like STIs or unplanned pregnancies) and supports positive, safe experiences.

Health & Well-being

– Sexuality gives people a way to express love, desire, and intimacy. When understood and respected, it empowers individuals to make choices about their bodies and relationships.

Expression & Empowerment

5. – Sexuality is shaped by cultural, religious, and societal norms. Discussing it openly helps challenge harmful stereotypes, stigma, and discrimination

Social & Cultural Dimensions

– Repressing or misunderstanding one ’ s sexuality can lead to stress, shame, or anxiety. Accepting it fosters self-acceptance and emotional balance

Mental Health

Socially and culturally constructed roles, behaviors, and identities.

Gender

Biological characteristics (chromosomes, hormones, reproductive organs).

Sex

: A deep human connection, emotion, and bond.

Love

Forms of Love:

Romantic love Familial love Friendship love Self-love

– between partners.

Romantic love

– for family members.

Familial love

– strong platonic bonds.

Friendship love

– valuing and caring for oneself.

Self-love

ARE THERE GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE ABILITY TO LOVE?

Biological Perspective Social & Cultural Influence Research Findings

All humans share the same brain systems for love (oxytocin, dopamine).

Biological Perspective

Gender roles shape how love is expressed. Women: encouraged to show affection, care, and emotional intimacy.

Social & Cultural Influence

Men and women often prioritize different aspects of love.

Research Findings

is the biological process of creating new life, but when we connect it with gender, it becomes more than just biology, i

Reproduction

A STATEOFCOMPLETEPHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL WELL BEINGIN ALL MATTERS RELATINGTOTHE REPRODUCTIVESYSTEM,

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

, is a law in thePhilippinesthatpromotesresponsible parenthood andreproductive health.

The RH Law,or Republic Act10354

COMPONENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

FAMILYPLANNING MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PREVENTION and Management of ReproductiveTract Infections(RTIs) and STIs SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ABORTION ADOLESCENT REPROPUCTIVE HEALTH Gender-Based Violence I Infertility and ReproductiveSystem Disorders

Three Developments of Particular Importance to the Reappraisal of Reproductive Health (1990s)

1.Reproductive Rights as Human Rights 2.Shift from Family Planning to Reproductive Health 3.Increased Focus on Sexual Health

Recognizingthatpeople havethe rightto make free and informed choices abouttheir reproductivelives

1.Reproductive Rights as Human Rights

Moving beyond justlimiting birthsto a broader view of health, including maternal care,STIs,gender issues, and overall well- being

Shift from Family Planning to Reproductive Health

Addressingsafesex,prevention ofSTIs/HIV, and promoting responsible and respectful sexual relationships.

3.Increased Focus on Sexual Health

Addressingsafesex,prevention ofSTIs/HIV, and promoting responsible and respectful sexual relationships.

3.Increased Focus on Sexual Health

Worksheet 4 Flashcards

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