Quarterly Theme:
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sub-theme:
Understanding the political, cultural, social, and religious factors influence
attitudes toward sexuality
“Gender and Human Sexuality”
Session Objectives:
At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
a) Understand the meaning of sexuality.
b) Demonstrate personal health attitudes that may influence
sexual behavior
c) Value the different factors that influence us in having the right
sexual attitudes
“Gender and Human Sexuality”
Key Concepts:
• Political factors influence attitudes toward sexuality.
• Cultural factors influence attitudes toward sexuality.
Introduction and
Warm-Up
Poem Analyzation:
Direction: Read and analyze the poem and answer the given
questions that follows.
“The Wonder of Me”
Bernadette Borja Rosaroso
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.
Processing 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: Gender Assumptions
Activity 2: Gender Role
What is
human
sexuality?
Definition:
Human sexuality is part of
overall personality which
concerns the interrelationship
of the biological,
psychological, and socio-
cultural dimensions.
Importance of
Human
Sexuality
• To take good care of self and prepare for
the physical changes happening in the
body
• To help improve and manage sexual
behavior, attitudes, and feelings.
Dimensions of Human Sexuality
1. Biological
2. Psychological
3. Socio-cultural
1. Biological Dimension
physical appearance
physical sexual
characteristics, responses
to sexual stimulation,
ability to reproduce or to
control fertility, and growth
and development
1. Biological Dimension
biological aspect
relates to the other dimensions of
sexuality, and all the dimensions
work together to produce an
individual’s total sexuality – which
in turn, is part of the total
personality (Bruess & Schroeder,
2014).
2. Psychological Dimension
Sense of being can influence our sexual wellness
Confidence - gives you better relationship
Relationship affects your sexual wellness
Negative body image can lead to psychological
disorders such as anorexia, and bulimia
Build your self image and confidence
3. Socio-Cultural Dimension
Religious Influences
- religious and spiritual beliefs
Multicultural Influences
- diversity of cultural and social settings
Ethical Influences
- ethics and religion (rightness and wrongness)
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
Young people, sexually active or not,
are influence by a range of individual
and social factors. They are the most
vulnerable to reproductive and sex
issues than the others.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
1. Self
Accept and gain respect for his/her body.
Take responsibility for own behaviors.
Be aware of sexuality issues.
Attain highest standard of sexual health, including access to
sexual reproductive health care services.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
2. Family
Communicate with family effectively.
Express love and concern to
parents, siblings, and family.
Perform duties and responsibilities at home.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
3. Peers and Friends
Express love and intimacy in
appropriate ways.
Interact with both genders
effectively.
Respect both genders in all aspect.
Pursue a satisfying, safe, and pleasurable sexual life.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
4. School and Church
The school and church play a
vital role in helping the
parents influence their
adolescents’ understanding
about sexuality.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
4. Mass Media
The media controls the variety
of material the youth
incorporate to their daily lives
(sexual violence, coarse
language, revealing clothing).
.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and Practices on Sexuality
The youth must be guided to:
Develop their own capacity for moral sexual decision-
making.
Provide them with accurate information about
sexuality.
Model positive, healthy, and joyful attitudes in our own
relationships.
Importance of Sexuality for Family Health
Sexual health is
about having a
positive and
respectful approach
to sexual
relationships.
Importance of Sexuality for Family Health
It is also about the
possibility of having
pleasurable and safe
sexual experieces,
free from coercion,
discrimination, and
violence
What is the role
of the parents on
Human Sexuality?
Role of Parents
1. Open Discussion of sexuality
issues
2. Educate the children with
regards to sex education
3. Support and advice the children
• Young people are going to learn about sex
and our question has to be where do we
want them to learn? From the media? From
their friends? Or do we want them to learn
from an educated, responsible adult?
~TAMARA KREININ~
Reflective Writing
Ask students to individually write a short
reflection on their stand or view
on "Homosexuality".
Assignment:
• Interview your parents and some of your
classmates and ask their stand or view on
"Homosexuality". Compare and contrast the
point of view of your parents and your
classmates.
Putting it all together
Thanks!
References:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundlesspsychology/
chapter/introduction-to-gender-and-sexuality/
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