LESSON 1: SEX, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY

At the end of the lessons, students must be able to:

a. Differentiate sex, gender, and sexuality;
b. Discuss the implications of these differences;
c. Contemplate about your own sexuality and on the importance of appreciating
sexual diversity.

Sex- the biological dimension of your gender and sexuality.

- Biological sex or physical sex.
- It is typically determined by examining your genitals.

 A child is categorized as male if he has a penis and testicles.

 A child is categorized as female if she has a vagina.

 There are some cases that children’s sex organ do not develop (Pseudo
hermaphrodites)
 Dual sex organs (hermaphrodites)
Chromosomes- protein structures which contain genetic materials that are also used to
determine sex.
XX chromosomes- female
XY chromosomes- male

Testosterone- sex drive and aggressions.

Estrogen and Progesterone- associated for lactation, menstruation, and other female
reproductive functions.

Gender- social interpretation of sex. (one’s sexual preferences)

Blue (male)
Pink (female)
Sexuality- the totality of our own experience of our sex and gender.
Gender crisis- confusion of identity
Transgender- homosexual who doesn’t undergo sexual transplant
Transexuality- homosexual who undergo sexual transplant

Assignment:
Contemplate. Let us think about how gender is portrayed in your community. List down
as many words or phrases used to identify and describe the following genders.

Men Women Homosexuals