BAYANI, AARON C.
201811463
GED0085 - Gender and Society
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS:
1. How do you feel while you are conducting the interview? Please elaborate.
As someone who finds it difficult to communicate with others and is sometimes
socially uncomfortable, conducting interviews with strangers can be nerve-wracking.
However, since I only interviewed people I knew, everything went well. As for hearing
the perspectives of many generations on current concerns, I was fairly intrigued and
eager to do so. I won't dispute that knowing their views on some topics causes me to
consider my own perspectives and that I may have been slightly impacted by their
ideas.
2. Who do you think among your participants is most knowledgeable about
gender and development?
Even before I conduct the interview, I am confident that the younger generations
will have a deeper understanding of issues relating to gender and development because
they are now widely discussed across all platforms and because they have access to all
the information they need to become knowledgeable about the subject. And I am aware
that Gen Z is more flexible and accepting of change.
3. Who do you think is the least knowledgeable about gender and development?
Even though I first believed that older generations are the least aware about
issues relating to gender and development, I was astonished to find out that, despite
their limited knowledge of the topics, older generations don't hold back when sharing
their opinions on the matter. More surprisingly, I was taken aback by the fact that these
people are attempting to accept the situation as it is while simultaneously adapting to
changes. We can all agree that these perspectives are influenced by the way society
has operated for a very long time, despite the fact that they may differ from one another.
4. What are your conclusions after analyzing their responses?
I can say that even though everyone has a distinct opinion on gender and
development after hearing diverse perspectives from various generations. I've come to
the conclusion that these perspectives are not dependent on the generation you belong
to. But it depends on each person's personality and upbringing. If someone has a
narrow view of certain issues, it may be a result of how they were brought up and how
their family dealt with it. But I would argue that these concerns are, in many ways,
coming to light and, finally, are now being discussed,as opposed to when they were
taboo and kept to a minimum.
5. What are your learning insights after conducting this activity?
As I mentioned before, I was slightly influenced by the viewpoints I looked at,
therefore doing this task actually affected how I perceive things. All I take away from this
is that, despite our variations in gender, sexual orientation, and sexual expression, we
must learn to treat one another with decency and respect. We need to increase
awareness of the diverse society we inhabit. Not only that, but since we are able to
recognize disparities in gender, sexual orientation, and sexual expression, we also need
to learn how to respect one another's perspectives on gender and development
because everyone has something important to say about these matters.
Note: The following pages include the whole interview transcripts.
TEENAGE GIRL
I. Identifying information
a. Age
18
b. Sex
Female
c. Gender identity
Cisgender
d. Civil status
Single
e. Occupation
Student
II. Knowledge on Sex and Gender
a. What do you think is the difference between sex and gender? Or, do you think
they are just the same?
Sex is what you were assigned as at birth and gender is a very broad umbrella term that
often encompasses gender expression and identity which includes gender roles and norms set by
society.
b. Do you think there is a particular job for males? For females? If there is, please
give an example.
I don’t believe that there is a particular job for a specific sex but only male-dominated or
female-dominated occupations. Men and women are different in more ways than we’d like to
admit, but any of the others know how to adapt to their environment if needed.
c. Do you think that there is a particular sport for males? For females? If there is,
please give an example.
No, I do not.
d. Is there an appropriate attire for males? For females? If there is, please give an
example.
No, there is not.
e. Is there an appropriate behavior for males? For females? If there is, please give
an example.
Yes, being respectful to everyone regardless of gender identity or race is an example of
appropriate behavior. In short, don’t be a dick.
III. Gender-based Beliefs
a. Should male be circumcised? Why?
It depends on them if they want to be circumcised. A lot of cultures view this as important
for AMABs (assigned male at birth).
b. Do you think homosexuals are immoral? Why?
No, because there is nothing immoral about falling in love.
c. Will you ever agree to same sex marriage? How about same sex union?
Yes, I agree with both of them. I think it’s time for our country to fully accept the
LGBTQIA+ community by doing this.
d. Should transgendered woman be allowed to Miss Universe? Why or why not?
Yes. Trans women are women and they have no advantage or disadvantage over cis
women in beauty pageants. It is a level playing field.
e. Should ladies be allowed to wear body-hugging and revealing clothes? Why or
why not?
Yes, if that’s how they choose to express themselves. There’s nothing wrong with wearing
clothes if it makes you feel beautiful.
IV. Gender-based Practices
a. Is your sex a consideration in choosing your profession? In what way?
Yes. As a woman, it is very hard to go into male-dominated fields and be comfortable at
the same time that you won’t get harassed or bullied by them.
b. Have you ever removed your top in front of other people? Why or why not?
Yes, because I had to change.
c. Do you prefer going to the salon or going to a barber shop? Elaborate your
answer.
To the salon. I don’t think a barber shop would be apt to work on my hair.
d. Do you think it's appropriate for you to have a long shoulder-level hair?
Explain.
Yes. It’s not very uncommon for women to have shoulder-level hair.
e. Do you personally like to have a tattoo? If yes, what would it be?
Yes! Maybe an excerpt of a note written by someone I love or angel numbers or a cute cat.
TEENAGE BOY
I. Identifying information
a. Age
19
b. Sex
Male
c. Gender identity
Bisexual
d. Civil status
Single
e. Occupation
Student
II. Knowledge on Sex and Gender
a. What do you think is the difference between sex and gender? Or, do you think
they are just the same?
Sex is an the Hereditary that occurs Inborn while Gender is A Social preference
b. Do you think there is a particular job for males? For females? If there is, please
give an example.
I think That Inclusivity has Met the Expectations of an Individual but the Discriminant is
relevant at the Same time.
c. Do you think that there is a particular sport for males? For females? If there is,
please give an example.
There's an Advantage in terms of Strength, Since Men Build a enormous amount of body
muscles in their physique than Female but I think taking a sport is Genderless and they can chose
any sport that they want to be.
d. Is there an appropriate attire for males? For females? If there is, please give an
example.
Fashion is art and I think that sort of trend can also be a Factor for some. I guess a custom
design for a specific part of the population can be beneficial in terms of convenience( ex. Breast
Padding for Women for extra support on their bust area.
e. Is there an appropriate behavior for males? For females? If there is, please give
an example.
I think there's another Factor that affects the Behavior of a Person in terms of their
sexuality But Genetically? There's was A Pattern for both genotype and Phenotype of a Cell that
can be determined.
III. Gender-based Beliefs
a. Should male be circumcised? Why?
I believe that Circumcision is A Choice. But for hygiene purposes, It's Recommended.
b. Do you think homosexuals are immoral? Why?
There's A Difference Between Moral And Legal. Not all Moral is Legal and Not all Legal is
Moral. It shouldn't be a Question it the First place but for some people that have Different
perspective of life and Culture, It matters.
c. Will you ever agree to same sex marriage? How about same sex union?
I Think that All Humans Need A Basic Right to be known for their Identity and Choices. I
may Agree for the Sake of Inclusivity, Because Gender consists of many forms and not only Male
and Female.
d. Should transgendered woman be allowed to Miss Universe? Why or why not?
I think that There's A Specific Pageant for trans women. If Real Woman Joins a
Transwoman pageant, what would be the Reaction of all the Transgender woman that a Biological
woman compete a pageant that is Built for Transwoman. I Know that Trans Women Need to Voice
Out their Rights but I guess Respect will prevail to this borderline. Angela Ponce represented
Spain and was the 1st transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe in 2018, representation is
really Important that transgender woman is still a woman.
e. Should ladies be allowed to wear body-hugging and revealing clothes? Why or
why not?
Women can wear whatever they want.
IV. Gender-based Practices
a. Is your sex a consideration in choosing your profession? In what way?
No, I think the strengths and Personality matters most. If you really know your capabilities
as A Person, It may be Advantage for you.
b. Have you ever removed your top in front of other people? Why or why not?
Not yet but I would love to. I was insecure about my Gynecomastia but I go to the gym to
decrease its size and have a good shape.
c. Do you prefer going to the salon or going to a barber shop? Elaborate your
answer.
I really want to go to the salon since the salon has Extra service such as Hair care
treatment and Hair Color. Before there was a Taboo before that salon was only for girls, But now
the salon is open for all. Barbershop is cheaper though since it only Focuses on haircuts and less
services.
d. Do you think it's appropriate for you to have a long shoulder-level hair?
Explain.
For me, Longer hair is hard to maintain and I'm not comfortable sticking some of my hair
in my nest since the weather in here is so humid.
e. Do you personally like to have a tattoo? If yes, what would it be?
Yes. If I had a chance to get A tattoo, It will be a Lotus Flower on my Hips to my love
handles. I was Insecure about my shape since It doesn't look normal to A Guy Having An
hourglass figure until I Embraced that Insecurities. I look Hot Naked though so It's good *laughs*.
FATHER
I. Identifying information
a. Age
37
b. Sex
Male
c. Gender identity
Male
d. Civil status
Married
e. Occupation
Nurse
II. Knowledge on Sex and Gender
a. What do you think is the difference between sex and gender? Or, do you think
they are just the same?
Sex is categorized as male and female while gender is how a person identify
himself/herself.
b. Do you think there is a particular job for males? For females? If there is, please
give an example.
For me, there is no particular job for both gender because we filipino are flexible, we can
do any job without basing by one's gender .
c. Do you think that there is a particular sport for males? For females? If there is,
please give an example.
None, just like what I've said we are flexible.
d. Is there an appropriate attire for males? For females? If there is, please give an
example.
Yes, girls wear skirts and two piece that men doesn't.
e. Is there an appropriate behavior for males? For females? If there is, please give
an example.
Yes, a common mindset of people, a girl should act more responsible while men should be
more strong.
III. Gender-based Beliefs
a. Should male be circumcised? Why?
Yes, men who have undergone circumcision may be less likely to contract some STDs, like
HIV.
b. Do you think homosexuals are immoral? Why?
I dont consider homosexuals as immoral.
c. Will you ever agree to same sex marriage? How about same sex union?
I support same-sex marriages. Queer folks have been awaiting this moment to come. Our
nation needs to change because change is a constant. If same sex marriage were to ever become
legal, the Philippines would be more progressive. Let's keep an open mind. The LGBTQ
community is real, they exist, they are people, and they should have rights. The government and
some people disagree with same-sex marriage and for me the government should allow civil
unions if they do not approve of this program.
d. Should transgendered woman be allowed to Miss Universe? Why or why not?
Transgender women shouldn't be permitted to compete in Miss Universe. Insisting that
transgender people be allowed to compete in women's pageants is not about equality; in my
opinion, it is more about covering their insecurities. There is a suitable pageant for transgender
people to join in, so they don't need to prove their gender identity by competing against real
women.
e. Should ladies be allowed to wear body-hugging and revealing clothes? Why or
why not?
Nobody but the woman herself should decide what she wears.
IV. Gender-based Practices
a. Is your sex a consideration in choosing your profession? In what way?
In choosing profession, it is important for me to consider gender.
b. Have you ever removed your top in front of other people? Why or why not?
I only removed my top when I was in my place and in front of my friends but not with other
people.
c. Do you prefer going to the salon or going to a barber shop? Elaborate your
answer.
I prefer going to barber shop, because thats the right place for men to get haircut.
d. Do you think it's appropriate for you to have a long shoulder-level hair?
Explain.
I don't consider my hair to be shoulder-length because it isn't permitted in my profession
e. Do you personally like to have a tattoo? If yes, what would it be?
Considering tattoos are not permitted in my line of work, I don't consider getting one.
MOTHER
I. Identifying information
a. Age
33
b. Sex
Female
c. Gender identity
Female/Woman
d. Civil status
Married
e. Occupation
Finance Supervisor
II. Knowledge on Sex and Gender
a. What do you think is the difference between sex and gender? Or, do you think
they are just the same?
Sex is assigned at birth while gender is how a person identifies
b. Do you think there is a particular job for males? For females? If there is, please
give an example.
Yes, many jobs are available for male and female example is an office staff, an account
and so forth
c. Do you think that there is a particular sport for males? For females? If there is,
please give an example.
Yes there is like volleyball, badminton
d. Is there an appropriate attire for males? For females? If there is, please give an
example.
Yes, polo shirt, while females wear dresses and skirts
e. Is there an appropriate behavior for males? For females? If there is, please give
an example.
Yes, women should be responsible in house while men should provide for the family
III. Gender-based Beliefs
a. Should male be circumcised? Why?
Yes, to avoid getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases when they are older.
b. Do you think homosexuals are immoral? Why?
Yes, homosexuals has been considered a form of mental illness
c. Will you ever agree to same sex marriage? How about same sex union?
Both yes.
d. Should transgendered woman be allowed to Miss Universe? Why or why not?
No, because I believe there is a pageant for the transgendered women.
e. Should ladies be allowed to wear body-hugging and revealing clothes? Why or
why not?
Yes they should be since it’s our body We should be allowed to wear clothes we want to
wear.
IV. Gender-based Practices
a. Is your sex a consideration in choosing your profession? In what way?
No.
b. Have you ever removed your top in front of other people? Why or why not?
Of Course not, it’s a sign of respect to yourself
c. Do you prefer going to the salon or going to a barber shop? Elaborate your
answer.
Salon it's much clean than the barbershop
d. Do you think it's appropriate for you to have a long shoulder-level hair?
Explain.
It depends on the woman. There are different opinions about that.Their body their rules.
e. Do you personally like to have a tattoo? If yes, what would it be?
No.
GRANDMOTHER
I. Identifying information
a. Age
52
b. Sex
Female
c. Gender identity
Female/Woman
d. Civil status
Married
e. Occupation
Teacher
II. Knowledge on Sex and Gender
a. What do you think is the difference between sex and gender? Or, do you think
they are just the same?
Yes, as for denotation.
b. Do you think there is a particular job for males? For females? If there is, please
give an example.
No. Because jobs for men can be worked on by women as well
c. Do you think that there is a particular sport for males? For females? If there is,
please give an example.
No. because sports are open to everyone and even now we have female athletes who won
awards even in sports that are commonly played by men.
d. Is there an appropriate attire for males? For females? If there is, please give an
example.
None as well.
e. Is there an appropriate behavior for males? For females? If there is, please give
an example.
Yes. Be gender sensitive in behaving in public
III. Gender-based Beliefs
a. Should male be circumcised? Why?
Yes, because it is part of Philippine culture and has become our tradition.
b. Do you think homosexuals are immoral? Why?
No. There is no such thing as immoral.
c. Will you ever agree to same sex marriage? How about same sex union?
I am very neutral on this.
d. Should transgendered women be allowed to Miss Universe? Why or why not?
No. Because I believe that it is only for natural born women.
e. Should ladies be allowed to wear body-hugging and revealing clothes? Why or
why not?
Yes, and our culture allows it.
IV. Gender-based Practices
a. Is your sex a consideration in choosing your profession? In what way?
No, since it is considered as community helpers in a way its not selective as of to which
gender are you in
b. Have you ever removed your top in front of other people? Why or why not?
No. Not my personality
c. Do you prefer going to the salon or going to a barber shop? Elaborate your
answer.
Salon - for girls.
d. Do you think it's appropriate for you to have long shoulder-level hair? Explain.
It really depends. But either way it will be appropriate for girls.
e. Do you personally like to have a tattoo? If yes, what would it be?
No because our body is the temple of God, and there's no way for us to destroy or make
any damages for it.
