MAPEH 8 - 1st Quarter FAMILY HEALTH Lesson 1: Gender and Human Sexuality

2. INTRODUCTION
As you continue to grow and develop, it is
important that you know how to manage the
crucial aspect of your personality, your sexual
health. 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.

3. INTRODUCTION
Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) like
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (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.

4. INTRODUCTION
As a final point, education for human sexuality
will help you make intelligent decisions
concerning sexual behaviors and will help you
grow into a mature man or a mature woman.

5. Lesson 1: GENDER
and HUMAN
SEXUALITY
Sexuality as an
Important Component
of One’s Personality

6. 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

7. SEXUALITY
 provides a sense of self-
worth when sexual
understanding is positive
involves:
a.the name given at birth
b.the toys played with
c. the clothes worn
d.the friends played with
e.the roles and
responsibilities at
home

8. Sex is a major aspect of
personality.
The process of sexual development begins from birth to
adulthood thus it is a continuous developmental process
throughout life.

9. PURPOSE
oTo promote wholesome
family and interpersonal
relationships
oTo provide you with the
knowledge and skills needed
to establish and practice
healthful behaviors
oTo produce students who are
responsible and have
healthy sexuality
Gender and
Human
Sexuality
Education

10. Sexuality refers to your total self.
physical self
mental self
social self
emotional
self
ethical
self
The way you look as a man or a woman
The way you think as a man or a woman
The way you interact with others
The way you feel about yourself and others
The way you value relationships

11. PHYSICAL
SELF
The way
you look as
a man or a
woman

12. MENTAL
SELF
The way
you think as
a man or a
woman

13. SOCIAL
SELF
The way
you interact
with others

14. EMOTIONAL
SELF
The way
you feel
about
yourself
and others

15. ETHICAL
SELF
The way you
value
relationships

16. Look at me in the eyes,
Tell me who am I.
Think of me just like you
are,
As I take you as mine.
Gaze into my innermost
world,
You’ll learn who I am.
Interact with me,
And acquire a little of
myself.
Feel my soul
And together we’ll discover
each other’s world.
Activity 1: The Wonder of Me
by Bernadette Borja Rosaroso

17. QUESTIONS
1. How do you express
yourself?
2. How do you see
yourself?
3. How much do you
know yourself?
4. How much do others
know you?
Activity 1:
THE
WONDER
OF ME

18. Sexuality refers
to your attitude
and behavior
toward
yourself.
Sexuality
toward
yourself
How you
see yourself
How you
think of
yourself
How you
love
yourself
How you
feel about
yourself

19. means taking high sense of
responsibility for all your actions
since this can affect self-esteem,
decision-making, and behavior
HEALTHY SEXUALITY

20. 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: Graffiti You!

21. Sample
Activity 2: Graffiti You!
I can make it!
GOFORIT!!!
I am handsome!
NEVERGIVEUP!
IF OTHERS CAN, WHY CAN’T I?
I DANCING!

22. Sexuality refers to your perceptions, feelings,
and behaviors towards others.
Sexuality
towards others
How you see
others
How you think
of others
How you feel
about others
How you love
others

23. The way you see yourself is influenced by
many people. It is important to maintain
good relationships with others. They will
support you and give you confidence,
provide companionship and will keep you
from being lonely.

24. Listed on the next page are
characteristics which may or may not
represent you. Using the icons at the
left side, see if you can rate yourself.
After you are done, fold the paper in
half and ask a classmate to rate you.
Activity 3: How I See Myself –
How Others See Me
Yes, this is very
much me.
X
No, not me at all.
Unsure

25. Extrovert _____
Selfish _____
Confident _____
Aggressive _____
Shy _____
Attractive _____
Good listener _____
Approachable _____
Liked _____
Fun _____
Sincere _____
Irresponsible _____
Kind _____
Dependable _____
Other/s: ____________
Activity 3: How I See Myself –
How Others See Me
Extrovert _____
Selfish _____
Confident _____
Aggressive _____
Shy _____
Attractive _____
Good listener _____
Approachable _____
Liked _____
Fun _____
Sincere _____
Irresponsible _____
Kind _____
Dependable _____
Other/s: ____________

26. Healthy sexuality encompasses the
following characteristics:
SELF-LOVE
your acceptance
of yourself
SELF-
KNOWLEDGE
your
understanding
of your feelings
and your
character
SELF-
CONFIDENCE
your awareness
of the things
that you can do
well
SELF-
RESPECT
your regard for
yourself as a
worthwhile
person
SELF-
EXPRESSION
your way of
showing your
individuality in
expressing
yourself as a
man or as a
woman

27. GENDER
 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

28. HUMAN
SEXUALITY
 is the quality of being
male or female
 is the way in which we
experience and express
ourselves as sexual
beings

29. Unlocking of Words and Symbols

30. Health Attitudes That Influence Sexual Behavior
SELF
FAMILY
PEERS

31. Health Attitudes That
Influence Sexual Behavior
SELF
 appreciates own
body
 takes responsibility
for own behaviors
 knowledgeable about
sexuality issues

32. Health Attitudes That
Influence Sexual Behavior
FAMILY
 communicates
effectively with
family
 able to express love
to your family
members
 perform your duties
and responsibilities at
home

33. Health Attitudes That
Influence Sexual Behavior
PEERS
 express love and
intimacy in appropriate
ways
 have the skills to
evaluate readiness for
mature relationship
 interact with both
genders in appropriate
and respectful ways
 respect both gender in
all aspects

34. GENDER
gender
equality
SEX
Gender Role
SEXUALITY

35. SEX  centered on the
biological basis of
being a male or
female

36.  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
GENDER

37.  permits man and woman
equal enjoyment of
human rights
gender
equality

38.  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

39.  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
SEXUALITY

40. Activity 5: Gender Assumptions
Draw the symbol for the
male gender if the phrase
states a usual role for men
and draw the symbol for the
female gender if it is the
usual role for women.

41. 1. giving birth
2. making a living
3. fixing the broken faucet
4. doing household chores
5. helping the children with
their homework
Activity 5: Gender Assumptions

42. Activity 6
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.

43. Activity 6
playful responsible

44.  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
behavior.
GENDER ROLE

45. Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS
Let us further enrich
your vocabulary by
undertaking this
activity.

46. Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS
Copy the table as
shown and write words
or phrases that you
associate with the
words masculine and
feminine.

47. Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS
GENDER ROLES
Masculine Feminine
Example: breadwinner Example: babysitter

48. Sexual Behavior
Standards
are behaviors
that have come
to be accepted
by society

49. Social and
Cultural Norms
are some of the
factors which
influence
gender roles

50. AIM FOR HUMAN
SEXUALITY
EDUCATION
 To develop in a boy
the characteristics of
the personality
belonging to his sex,
and in a girl the
characteristics of her
own sex
 Thus, turning a
boy into a
mature man
and a girl into a
mature woman

51. LIFESKILLS
Assessing Your Health
Making Good Decisions
Communicating Effectively
Practicing Wellness
Setting Goals
Using Refusal Skills
Evaluating Media Messages

52. Assessing Your Health means evaluating
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

53. Making Good Decisions means making
choices that are healthy and responsible.
You must have the courage to make
difficult decisions and stick to them.
LIFE SKILLS

54. Communicating Effectively.
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

55. Practicing Wellness can be accomplished
through information about good sexuality.
LIFE SKILLS

56. Setting Goals or aiming for something that
will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Just be sure to be realistic with your target
goal.
LIFE SKILLS

57. Refusal Skill 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

58. Evaluating Media Messages is being able
to judge the worth of media messages. It is
a big challenge knowing that most media
messages are very convincing.
LIFE SKILLS

59. DECISION
MAKING

60. DECISION
 is a choice
you make or
act upon
 A good decision is a decision in which
you have carefully considered the
outcome of each choice.

61. DECISION-
MAKING
 Decision-making skills will help you
make decisions based on your needs
and desires.

62. D •Determine the problem
E •Explore the alternatives
C •Consider the consequences
I •Identify your values
D •Decide
E •Evaluate

63. Activity 9: MAKING GOOD
DECISIONS
In your notebook, label the
page with the letters DECIDE
vertically. Use the six steps in
decision making in going
through this activity.

64. Activity 9: MAKING GOOD
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.

65. Activity 11: Dealing With People
We all encounter people in our
lives. Here are some descriptions
of people. In your activity
notebook, jot down some positive
ways of dealing with each type of
personality.

66. Activity 11: Dealing With People
1. Show off (people who would like to be the
center of attraction whenever possible).
2. Worriers (people who worry about
everything).
3. Gossips (people who spread rumors and often
exaggerate information).

67. Activity 11: Dealing With People
4. Bullies (people who use threats, fear, and
cruelty to control others).
5. Whiners (people who grumble and complain
about everything).

68. Activity 12: How Well Do I Know
Myself
On your bond paper, trace
your left and right hand on
each side of the paper. Each
finger represents a
characteristic of a healthy
sexuality.

69. Left Hand
List your specific behaviors on each component.
Thumb: Self-Expression (how do you express your
sexuality?)
Index Finger: Self-Respect (what do you do to improve
your self-respect?)
Middle 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?)

70. Right Hand
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
sexuality?)

71. Factors Affecting
Sexual Attitudes
and Behaviours
1.Family
2.Culture
3.Peers
4.Media

72. Double Standard of Morality
Double standard of morality gives the impression
of men being superior to women. In as much as
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.

73. Double Standard of Morality
A. Boys and men are permitted to stay out
more and up to a later time than the girls
and women.

74. Double Standard of Morality
B. 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”.

75. Double Standard of Morality
C. Women are expected to remain virginal
until they marry, while it is generally
acceptable for men to have sexual
experience before marriage.

76. Double Standard of Morality
D. Women are socially judged and legally
penalized for adultery and for having
children out of wedlock.

77. Double Standard of Morality
E. 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”.

78. VIRGIN
 refers to a person who has not had
sexual interaction

79. VIRGINITY
 is the quality or state of being
chaste

80. Staying virgin until marriage
keeps you…
SOCIALLY
- free to develop
appropriate
relationship
with others
EMOTIONALLY
- free from
exploitation by
others
- free from guilt,
doubt,
disappointment,
and loss of
reputation
PHYSICALLY
- free from
pregnancy &
venereal diseases
- free from having
to choose a hurry-
up wedding and an
illegitimate child

81. How does
one stay
a virgin?
KNOW
your attitudes
and standard
VALUE
your virginity
for your own
good and your
future spouse
ACT
Choose friends with
high standards.
Stay away from
dangers and
temptations.
Be kind, firm, and
proud of your values.

82. 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:
a. Bullying c. Sexual Harassment
b. RH Bill d. Cybercrime Law

83. Activity 23: Critical Thinking
1. Choose one topic and write your personal
views.
2. Discuss how it will affect the health of the
community as a whole.
3. Suggest ways on how to manage this issue.
4. Write your answers in your activity notebook.