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    This document discusses key concepts related to gender and sexuality. It defines terms like sex, gender, sexuality, and socialization. It discusses Charles Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self and how gender is a social construct. The document also explores gender identity and the experiences of transgender individuals. It defines terms used to describe sexual orientation and discusses the complex influences of nature and nurture. The importance of feeling safe when discussing sexuality is also emphasized.

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    This document discusses key concepts related to gender and sexuality. It defines terms like sex, gender, sexuality, and socialization. It discusses Charles Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self and how gender is a social construct. The document also explores gender identity and the experiences of transgender individuals. It defines terms used to describe sexual orientation and discusses the complex influences of nature and nurture. The importance of feeling safe when discussing sexuality is also emphasized.

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    S SON

    L E

    I
    GENDER AND
    SOCIETY
    BY: PROF LUIS SAN JUAN
    DEFINITION OF TERMS

    SEX – the biological aspect of sex; maleness or


    femaleness
    GENDER – the social interpretation of sex; masculinity,
    femininity, etc.
    DEFINITION OF TERMS

    ◦SEXUALITY – the totality of our own experience of our sex and


    gender
    ◦SEX CHROMOSOMES – chromosomal markers that distinguish
    females (xx) from male (xy)
    ◦INTERSEX – individuals with composite genitals (possessing
    some characteristics of both male and female genitals).
    DEFINITION OF TERMS

    SOCIALIZATION – IS A PROCESS OF INTERNALIZING THE


    NORMS AND IDEOLOGIES OF SOCIETY.
    LOOKING
    GLASS SELF
    concept
    BY: CHARLES HORTON
    COOLEY
    THE LOOKING - GLASS SELF

    ◦The LOOKING-GLASS SELF is a social psychological


    concept
    ◦ It states that a person’s self grows out of society’s
    interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.

    GENDER AS A
    SOCIAL FACT
    How we express our gender is based on
    our social and cultural setting
    Each culture has different standards on
    how to be a man and a woman and how
    they should present themselves according
    to their sex and gender

    GENDER
    IDENTITY
    One important aspect of our gender is our sense
    of who we are. Do we see and experience
    ourselves as a man, a woman, or neither?

    Typically, males are comfortable identifying as


    a man and females are comfortable identifying
    as a woman
    .

    However, there are cases


    wherein a person’s biological
    sex does not align with one’s
    gender identity
    TRANSGENDERS
    A male who does not feel comfortable identifying
    as a man
    A female who is not comfortable identifying as a
    woman
    People who undergo surgery to align their physical
    characteristic to their gender identity
    EVERYONE'S SEXUALITY IS
    DIFFERENT AND DEEPLY PERSONAL.
    FEW COMMON TERMS OR LABELS FOR
    US TO USE

    People who are attracted to the opposite sex


    are called ‘heterosexuals’ or “straight.”

    People who are attracted to people of the same


    sex are called “homosexual”, “gay” or “lesbian.”

    TERMS
    “Bisexual” or “bi” people are attracted to
    both sexes, male or female

    LGBT refers to the lesbian, gay, bisexual,


    and transgender community

    ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN


    PSYCHOLOGICAL

    ASSOCIATION
    Nature and nurture play a complex role in
    shaping our sexual orientation

    Homosexuality and Heterosexuality are part


    of human sexuality and is large part of human
    experience

    ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN


    PSYCHOLOGICAL

    ASSOCIATION
    Identifying LGBT is a deeply personal process so it
    is more difficult for others to come out orto
    become comfortable with their sexuality

    We can only truly tell if the person is gay, lesbian,,


    or bisexual if the person shares with us his or her
    experiences and feelings of attraction towards
    them

    ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN


    PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
    That is why it is important for everyone
    to feel safe as they share their sexuality
    since it is a personal and sensitive topic

    We can do that in an environment


    wherein we do not feel judged and
    discriminated

    People who experience prejudice


    and discrimination suffer negative
    psychological effects. So we must
    work towards an inclusive
    environment where everyone
    feels safe.

    Salamat!

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