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What does gender refer to according to the World Health Organization (2013)?
Which category describes a person who is inclined to be sexually attracted to a person of the same sex?
What defines identity according to the text?
What is meant by sex in the context of the text?
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Which factor influences identity according to the text?
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What characteristic makes a person inclined to be attracted to someone of the opposite sex?
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What is the main focus of the text provided?
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Which event from the text reflects a significant political change?
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What has contributed to changing Filipino identities and beliefs according to the text?
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How have rapidly-advancing technologies impacted society according to the text?
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In what way did the National Assembly make a mandated plebiscite in 1935?
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Which aspect of society has been influenced by international migration based on the text?
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What is the definition of a pansexual person?
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What does being transgender mean?
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Which term describes individuals who are attracted to both sexes?
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What does it mean to be asexual?
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How is a transsexual person defined?
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Which term describes someone who is romantically and sexually attracted to another female?
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Study Notes
Gender and Sexuality
- According to the World Health Organization (2013), gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and attributes that a particular society considers appropriate for men and women.
- Homosexual refers to a person who is inclined to be sexually attracted to a person of the same sex.
- Identity is defined as a person's sense of self, distinct from, but influenced by, their sexuality, gender, and other factors.
- In the context of the text, sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define males and females.
- Identity is influenced by various factors, including sexuality, gender, and other social and cultural factors.
Sexual Orientations
- A person who is inclined to be attracted to someone of the opposite sex is characterized as heterosexual.
- A pansexual person is someone who is attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex.
- A bisexual person is someone who is attracted to both sexes.
- Asexual refers to a person who does not experience sexual attraction or desire for other people.
- A transsexual person is someone who identifies as a gender that is different from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Transgender and Related Terms
- Being transgender means that a person's gender identity or expression does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
- A lesbian is someone who is romantically and sexually attracted to another female.
Society and Politics
- The main focus of the text is on the complexities of human identity, particularly in relation to gender, sexuality, and society.
- The National Assembly's mandated plebiscite in 1935 reflects a significant political change.
- International migration has influenced Filipino identities and beliefs, contributing to changing societal values.
- Rapidly-advancing technologies have impacted society, leading to shifting understandings of identity and relationships.
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Test your knowledge on subcultures and society with questions related to groups of people living in a community and the web of social relationships that are always changing. Explore concepts from social, cultural, and political change.
