Gender and Human Sexuality

1 1 2 Gender and Human Sexuality C O N C E P T S T O L E A R N Sexuality is a vital component of one s personality. Sexuality is the totality of one s attitudes toward one s self and toward others. Knowledge of Gender and Human Sexuality is significant in enhancing the quality of one s relationships. Good decision - making skill is essential in managing Gender and Sexuality issues. Understanding Sexuality is essential to family health. FOCUS 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 .

2 It will also enhance your decision - making skills to help you manage Sexuality -related concerns. 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. As a final point, education for Human Sexuality will help you make intelligent decisions concerning sexual behaviours and will help you grow into a mature man or a mature woman.

3 Unit I: Family Health 3 Objectives: At the end of the quarter, you should be able to: 1. discuss Sexuality as an important component of one s personality. 2. explain the importance and dimensions of Human Sexuality . 3. analyze the factors that affect one s attitudes and practices related to Sexuality . 4. assess personal health attitudes that may influence sexual behaviour. 5. relates the importance of Sexuality to family health. 6. discuss the signs, symptoms, and effects of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). 7. enumerate steps in the prevention and control of STIs.

4 8. analyze why abstinence is the most effective method for the prevention of HIV and AIDS and other STIs. 9. follow government policies in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS (RA 8504 or Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act). 10. explain other government efforts in ensuring a clean blood supply to prevent issues and problems related to Sexuality (RA 7719 or Blood Services Act of 1994). 11. apply decision - making skills in managing sexually-related issues Are you ready? You may first consider doing some activities that will brighten you up while expressing your knowledge about Sexuality as an important component of one s personality.

5 The Learner s Material is composed of two (2) lessons; Lesson 1 is about the importance and dimension of Human Sexuality . It discusses personal health, attitudes that may influence sexual behaviours. Lesson 2 comprises the problems and issues related to Sexuality specifically STI, HIV, and AIDS. In every lesson, you will answer the pre-assessment tests and accomplish the different activities prepared for you in this Learner s Material. 4 A. How much do you know about Gender and Human Sexuality ? Find out by answering the following questions. Write your answers in your activity notebook. 1. What term defines a man or a woman based on biological characteristics?

6 A. sex b. Gender c. Sexuality d. androgyny 2. Which of the following illustrates Gender ? a. Miguel loves to cook. b. Marco does not cry in public. c. Hazel has a positive body image. d. Ahmed is attracted to Felicity. 3. What do you call the sets of activities that society considers as appropriate for men and women? a. Gender role b. Gender identity c. Gender equality d. Gender sensitivity 4. Why is it important to understand Human Sexuality ? a. We will all be mature adults. b. We have similar Sexuality issues. c. There is a specific age for developing one s Sexuality . d. It will help us build a better relationship with ourselves and others. 5. Which characterizes a good decision ?

7 A. Easy to make b. Makes your friends happy c. One that your teacher told you to make d. Arrived at after a thoughtful consideration of consequence/s Pre-Assessment Do you think you got the correct answers? When you finish this module, you will have the opportunity to change your answers based on what you have learned. 5 B. Read the following statements. Analyze your personal stand on each item. Write a short explanation why you agree or disagree with it. 1. Teaching is a job for women. 2. Men have no right to cry in public. 3. Both men and women can be police officers. 4. It is the responsibility of both parents to take care of their children. 5. Both the father and the mother should share in meeting the financial needs of the family.

8 C. Before you start studying the next lesson on Human Sexuality , you are going to answer the self-inventory test about STI and HIV/AIDS. How familiar are you with STIs HIV AIDS? 1. I have never heard of them or I have heard of them but don't know what they are. 2. I have some idea what they are, but don't know why or how they happen. 3. I have a clear idea what they are, but haven't discussed them. 4. I can explain what they are and how do they occur what they do that may affect family life. Have you made a personal health plan on how to protect yourself from risky sexual behaviour? 1. I have neither planned nor thought about it.

9 2. I have planned but not thought about it. 3. I have planned but not practiced it. 4. I have both planned and practiced it. D. For each of the following topic, place a check mark in the cell if it describes your experience. C h e c k U p ! Take a minute to review your conclusion. Did it reflect your views regarding Gender and Human Sexuality ? Why did you agree with some statements? Why did you not agree with some statements? What did you realize from the Activity? 6 Topic/Concept Have read it Have heard it Have seen a TV or movie production Have written a report paper on it STIs HIV/AIDS Abstinence Refusal Skill Blood donation/transfusion E.

10 Fact or Fiction: Are the following statements true or false? Write true or false on the space before the number in order to find out your knowledge in sexually transmitted infections particularly HIV/AIDS. When you finish this module, you will have the opportunity to plan for yourself on how to avoid being infected with HIV/AIDS and live a healthy lifestyle in order to have a healthy relationship with your family. 1. A person can acquire HIV/AIDS from using intravenous syringe used by the infected person 2. Most sexually transmitted infections can be treated and cured without medical attention. 3. If an HIV/AIDS woman gives a normal birth to a child, her child may have a greater chance of being infected too.