RAM JAY P.

LUYAS
GE 11 – SECTION V

GROUP III Activities

REFLECT ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

What stereotypes can you think about the following: 25 points

Filipino Men
Filipino men are usually very unfaithful; many might argue that all men from all
nationalities do cheat. A great number of Filipino men suffer from gambling and drinking
problems.
An alarmingly huge number of Filipino men are simply unfit to be good fathers or good
husbands. A typically Filipino house is financed by the women. Women are the bread
earners whereas men are usually immersed in their destructive hobbies of drugs,
alcoholism, gambling and adultery.

Filipino Women
Women are caring and loving, Filipina girls are very dedicated, loving and selfless in
relationships. A Filipina girlfriend or wife would usually do whatever it takes to make her
husband or boyfriend happy. In short, Filipinas are usually fit wives, GF’s or mothers.
On the flip side of the coin, you will always meet “the gold digger” Filipina GF. The GF
who wants an iPhone or the GF who likes to go out to all the expensive stores and
restaurant and doesn’t even once try to reach for her wallet. You will also meet the GF
who has financial problems and is asking for your help. (Living in Dubai, a city with
multinational culture, all expatriates including Filipinos, travel and work here to support
their family in their home country. Yet, some “gold digger GFs” do go the extra mile by
sending their salary to their family while living off almost free with the foreign “none
Filipino BF”.
Filipina girls are easy. There is a surprisingly huge number of single Filipina Moms. The
Filipino culture seems to be very accepting and forgiving so you often find a Mom
having 2 or 3 children, each from a different father and none of the fathers is or has
been her husband.
Bisaya, Bicolano, IIlocano
Bisaya are being stereotype by being friendly, strong and brave person. Though their
action and language they speak. Many believe that they are brave people based on
their personality. Bicolanos are being stereotype as horny (uragon) and womanizers /
philanderers which is people being think of about them. Ilocanos are being stereotype
as stingy or miserly, severe, hard working, poor, wealth hoarder but still wants to appear
poor and stoic.

Bakla, Tomboy, Transgender

Bakla, Tomboy and Transgender are being called “salot sa lipunan”. They are being
stereotype by judging their appearance and actions. Many of them got bullied and
discrimate in the society. Many believe that it is a sin when you became a bakla, tomboy
and transgender. They are also being stereotype on how they dress that’s why they are
being called “salot sa lipunan”.

Senior citizens
Senior citizens are often stereotyped as being slow, weak, feeble and frail. Seniors are
typically stereotyped as shriveled and lifeless, but the reality is not totally that. More and
more, seniors are enjoying their lives in an outgoing fashion until well until their 80’s and
90’s. This is largely because of advances in medicine, but also because of a cultural
shift in how seniors are seeing themselves.
Some senior citizens stereotypes are positive, such as the kindly grandparent or wise
matriarch in which they take good care of their grandson and grand-daughter when their
parents are not around.

Are these negative or positive stereotypes? 10 points

Some of them are negative and positive stereotypes it depends on how the people
describe or think about them specially on the specific group. Stereotypes shape our
perceptions of ourselves and those around us. When you define a person solely by the
stereotype automatically attached to them, you don’t see the person’s individuality
beyond their ‘label’ nor allow them to be individuals by their own right. In doing this, you
rob them of other aspects of their identity and self. It may not be intentional or non-
deliberate at most times, however it creates paths of self-doubt and identity turbulence.
It really depends on the context and the situation. While all stereotypes aren’t
necessarily harmful, they aren’t inherently healthy depictions of reality either.
Think about how you discovered your gender identity “internal sense of being a
man or woman.” 15 points
I discovered my gender identity is when how I feel inside and how I express those
feelings. Clothing, appearance, and behaviors can all be ways to express our gender
identity. The way I wear my clothes, appearance, behavior and also through my
actions. Also, my emotions on how I express my feelings to the other person and how I
communicate. Through this we can discover our gender identity.
As what I have observed, most people feel that they’re either male or female. Some
people feel like a masculine female, or a feminine male. Some people feel neither male
nor female. These people may choose labels such as “genderqueer,” “gender variant,”
or “gender fluid.” Our feelings about our gender identity begin as early as age 2 or 3.
Some people’s assigned sex and gender identity are pretty much the same, or in line
with each other. These people are called cisgender. Other people feel that their
assigned sex is of the other gender from their gender identity example the assigned sex
is female, but gender identity is male. These people are called transgender. Not
all transgender people share the same exact identity.

How would a transgender child feel when he or she discovers that his or her
biological sex is not the gender he or she wants?
Many children begin to reduce outward expressions of gender as they feel more
confident that others recognize their gender. For example, a girl may not feel that she
has to wear a dress every day because she knows that others see her as a girl no
matter what she wears.
Children who feel their gender identity is different from the assigned sex at birth may
experience increased social anxiety because they want to be like their peers, but realize
they don’t feel the same way. He or she would feel confused and sadness because the
biological sex is not the gender he or she wants.

What would a Filipino parent usually do when their children start to cross-date?.
A Filipino parent usually do when their children start to cross-date is by spending
special time together with their children which is good for their children development
and wellbeing. That’s because it builds their strong relationship and boosts their children
confidence. Special time with their children is a chance to give their child their full
attention and send the message that she’s the most important thing to you. See the
world from their children point of view. Parent should find out more about their children
likes, dislikes, worries and frustrations. Filipino parent give their children some
guidance, talk to them and listen to them.
Time spent with you can help your child feel happier, be more relaxed and build
resilience for the teenage years. That’s why it’s so important to lay the groundwork early
on. And setting aside some regular special time for the two of you can help your child to
handle the times when he doesn’t have your full attention, or the times when you’re
apart.

How could a Filipino family become more supportive to their transgender child?
Youth face many challenges. The struggles of simply growing up seem to becoming
even harder, with recent studies having shown a rise of depression among teens. And
LGBTQ communities face their own issues. So, for children who have to face the
realities of growing up and dealing with their sexual orientation or gender identity, life
can seem especially overwhelming.
As a Filipino parent, it can also be hard to find the best way to help them. But a good
start is to get educated. While parents and kids both have great questions, having
conversations about sexual orientation or gender identity can be awkward and
confusing.

Why is engaging in sexual activity with a non consenting person who is a child
unacceptable? 10 points
As a parent, you may have heard the word ‘consent’, but you might not know what it
means or what it includes. Simply put, consent is permission for something to happen or
an agreement to do something. Consent needs respect and communication. Consent is
an important concept for children to learn about from an early age. It can lead to
better relationships with family, friends, peers and, eventually romantic partners.
Consent includes knowing and respecting a person’s own boundaries as well as the
boundaries of others. Understanding consent means that a person has the skills to
leave a situation that doesn’t feel comfortable, and respects when other people want to
do the same.
Consent is also important for online interactions and relationships. Consent extends to
sexting – sending, receiving and sharing content online such as photos and videos.
It’s important to talk to your child about consent when they’re young. Here are some tips
that will help your child begin to understand consent:
Help your child understand that their bodies are their own and that they have the right to
make decisions about their body. This includes letting your child decide if they would
like to offer or receive a hug or kiss family members or friends rather than making them.
Encourage your child to pay attention and respect other people’s cues about personal
boundaries by watching other’s body language. For example, a person may take a few
steps back to protect their space or they may move over slightly when someone sits too
close to them.
Practice with your child what they can say and do if they were in a situation where they
didn’t feel comfortable.
Encourage your child to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Encourage your child to ask for consent (e.g., ask first if you can give someone a hug).
Teach your child to respect ‘no’ messages. For example, if your child is roughhousing
with another child, and the other child says “Stop” they must respect that message.
Teach your child about protecting privacy and online safety. Help them understand the
importance of seeking permission before sharing something like a photo or video that is
about someone else.