Lesson 4: Psychosocial Perspective Dimensions of Well-being: Physical, Emotional, Mental,
in Gender and Sexuality Material, Social
Psychosocial is a term pertaining to psychological and
social factors and the interaction of these factors.
Psychology is a field of science which concerns itself
with how people think and how thoughts and feelings
interact and lead to behavior.
There are three primary psychological domains: affect,
behavior, and cognition.
Affective domain pertains to people’s emotions and
feelings.
Behavioral domain pertains to people’s actions, both
observable and not readily observable.
Cognitive domain pertains to people’s thought process
such as memory, perception, and information-
processing.
*Hence our sexual behaviors as well as gender related
behaviors originate from what we sense, think, and feel.
*Whereas, sociology is a field of science which concerns
itself with the human person’s realities and experiences
as part of groups and institutions, including the
structures and functions of these institutions, and the
dynamics of human relationships within them.
*Our experience of gender and sexuality is generally a
relational experience.
*As individuals we have our own affect, cognition, and
behavior to be aware of…
*but we are also viewing ourselves in relation to others
who also have their own personal preoccupations.
*Our gendered self is best viewed in an ecological
context; physical and social environment.
Self-awareness
Human relationship is a bond formed between two or
more people, manifested through communication and
interaction.
The process of knowing others and allowing others to
know us is intimacy.
The process by which we learn cultural norms and
traditions is referred to as socialization.
Well-being is objective and subjective.
*In MVC you will find the following:
Love. A complex phenomenon characterized by an
affective and cognitive inclination to someone and a set
of social behaviors geared towards cohesion.
Intimacy. The psychosocial component of love; knowing
and being known by someone in a deeply personal
level; emotional closeness and connection.
Passion. The emotive and physical component of love;
drive towards sexual and romantic attraction.
Commitment. Decision to engage and maintain a loving
relationship.
Relationship. This bond may be biological or
determined by social contracts such as social consensus
or laws.
Romantic love is characterized by intense passion, “a
state of intense longing for union with your partner.”
Companionate love is characterized by intense
intimacy, emotional closeness, which is also
characteristic of liking.
E.G.W. on True Love
True love is a high and holy principle, altogether
different in character from that love which is awakened
by impulse and which suddenly dies when severely
tested.
*True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. On
the contrary, it is calm and deep in its nature. It looks
beyond mere externals and is attracted by qualities
alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is
real and abiding.
*Love is a precious gift, which we receive from Jesus.
Pure and holy affection is not a feeling, but a principle.
Those who are actuated by true love are neither
unreasonable nor blind.
*Mildness, gentleness, forbearance, long-suffering,
being not easily provoked, bearing all things, hoping all
things, enduring all things—these are the fruit growing
upon the precious tree of love, which is of heavenly
growth. This tree, if nourished, will prove to be an
evergreen. Its branches will not decay, its leaves will not
wither. It is immortal, eternal watered continually by
the dews of heaven.
Lesson 5: Stereotype, Prejudices and
Discrimination
Stereotype is an extremely generalized belief about a
group of people. can be explicit or implicit.
Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude towards
a person.
Discrimination when stereotypes and prejudice
translate into a negative act towards a person.
Article I of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR) states that “all human beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights.” (1948)
“inherent dignity and of equal and inalienable rights of
all members of the human family is the foundation of
freedom, justice, and peace in the world.”
Summary
*Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination is a
sensitive issue for many people since it can be traced to
our history, culture, tradition, and religion.
*However, with the internet and technology, we now
live in a world that seems to have no borders.
*It is important to create a society that respects the
uniqueness of every being and uphold everyone’s
dignity and rights.
Lesson 5: Political-Legal Perspective
in Gender and Sexuality
The LGBT. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender; an
acronym used to refer to different genders.
*Lesbians are women who are emotionally and sexually
attracted to women.
*Gays are men who are emotionally and sexually
attracted to men.
The LGBTQIA+
*Bisexuals are men or women who are emotionally and
sexually attracted to men and women.
*Transgenders are those whose gender identity is
different from their physical sex.
*Queers are people who celebrate all gender identities,
can also mean someone who do not want to be
restricted as Lesbian, Gay, or Bi.
Intersex is a person who was born with sex genitals or
chromosome patterns that do not fit the typical male or
female body.
Asexual are people who do not feel sexual attraction to
anyone, but it does not mean that they do not engage
in romantic or sexual relationships.
Plus (+) refers to all sexualities that do not fit in the
LGBTQI spectrum.
SOGIE In the Philippines
SOCGIE Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and
Expression.
*The Anti-Discrimination Bill is a proposed legislation
before the Philippine Congress intended to prevent
various economic and public accommodation-related
acts of discrimination against people based on their
SOGIE.
Effect of State Discrimination
Homophobia is the stigma and prejudice toward LGBT
persons, it creates a dangerous climate of hostility
toward LGBT people.
Discrimination by the Catholic Church
The inclusion of SOGIE will only “create problems
regarding ethics, marriage, the family and religious
freedom” and reasons that “the difference in sex or
gender does not belong to the same level as the
difference in race, color, religion, or ethnicity.”
Discrimination in the Military
The generalized negative stereotyping of LGBT persons
and the misconception that a person’s sexual
orientation defines one’s gender expression are most
evident on the common position of the AFP, PNP, and
PMA towards gay and effeminate behavior.
Summary
Discrimination of people based on SOGIE is widespread
in the Philippines. International and local policies are in
place to address this prevailing issue yet some
institutions still spread this ill issue. What is clear is that
everyone, including students, must act to resolve this
issue.