Gerald Legisniana

BSED I-Science A
GE 5 Purposive Communication

Writing Concept
Before-Reading Questions:

1. Consider what you think of the term "concept." Do a free-writing exercise in which you
try to define the word. (A free-writing exercise is when you are told to write anything that
comes to mind connected to the word "concept." This means that you should keep your
pen continuously moving for ten minutes without censoring yourself.) 
2. After you have come up with your own overall definition of "concept,"
look up three definitions from three different credible sources of the term
"concept." Do not forget to jot down bibliographic source information. 
3. Then, write one documented paragraph that explains what "concept"
means from both your and others perspectives. Give examples of concepts
that you would enjoy writing about, especially concepts relevant to
Filipinos like you. 

Before-Reading Questions:
1. Have you ever heard the expression "Kababae mong tao!" used? What does this mean to
you? 
2. Look up the term "gender stereotyping." Give some examples of gender stereo typing in the
Philippines. 
3. Look up the term "patriarchy." Do you think the Philippine society is patriarchal? Why? or why
not?

After-Reading Questions:

1. Describe some of the more traditional gender roles in the Philippines?

How are women and men supposed to behave in the context of courtship,
household duties, work and earning money, child-rearing, and any other
areas you can think of? 
2. Paragraph 9 discusses the equivalent expression for males, "kalalake
mong tao." How is this different from the female equivalent, which is the
central topic of the essay? What does this imply about gender roles and
stereotypes in the Philippines?
3. Do you believe that Maria Clara is still viewed as the ideal Filipino
woman? Are there any new ideals and values for women today?