Exploring Filipino Psychology: Gender, Sexual Orientation, & Social Constructs PDF

Exploring Filipino Psychology: Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Social Constructs Objectives: To explore the impact of cultural and social constructs on gender identity and sexual orientation within the Filipino context. To analyze the generational differences in values, beliefs, and social...

Exploring Filipino Psychology: Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Social Constructs Objectives: To explore the impact of cultural and social constructs on gender identity and sexual orientation within the Filipino context. To analyze the generational differences in values, beliefs, and social behaviors in the Philippines. To examine the influence of social class and intersectionality on individual identity and discrimination in Filipino society. To understand the role of Sikolohiyang Pilipino in addressing social issues related to sexism, classism, and ageism. To promote awareness of the diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and how they are perceived within the Filipino culture. To highlight the significance of Filipino psychology in fostering inclusive and equitable social practices. SEX- refers to biological characteristics assigned at birth, including genitalia, hormones, and chromosomes. GENDER- encompasses identity and is not strictly tied to biological sex. It includes a broad spectrum of identities beyond the traditional binary, such as transgender, non binary, and gender queer.  Understanding Sexual Orientation As teens grow and mature, they may suddenly find themselves flooded with hormones, emotions, and urges that feel strange and unfamiliar. Navigating the waters of sexuality and sexual orientation can be confusing and difficult – especially for teens who don’t feel like they fit in with the mainstream crowd. A few important things to note about sexual orientation include: A person’s sexual orientation can be fluid and change throughout their life. Although some people know what their sexual orientation is very early on in life, others may not discover or understand it until much later. Teens can discover their sexual orientation without being sexually active. If your teen broaches the conversation about who they’re attracted to, they’re not necessarily engaging in sexual activities. It’s not possible to change someone’s sexual orientation. Affirming your teen’s choices, including sexual orientation and gender identity, through the use of their preferred pronouns can help them feel supported. Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation While sexual orientation defines the types of people you find attractive emotionally, romantically, or sexually, gender identity refers to your innermost concept of self as a specific gender. Some teens find themselves identifying with the same gender they were assigned at birth, while others find that they feel like they are something other than their born gender.  Different Sexual Orientation Types Learning about a few of the most common sexual orientation types can help you talk more clearly and openly with those in your life about who they are and what they want in a partner. Here are some of the most common types of sexual orientation your teen may be exploring: Heterosexual Heterosexual, also known colloquially as straight, is a term that describes those that are attracted to the opposite sex. Cisgender individuals (those that identify with their born gender) and transgender individuals (those that transition to a gender different from their birth sex) can both identify as heterosexual. Gay While homosexual is a technical term, many people see it as a formal and outdated way to describe people who are attracted to the same or similar gender as themselves. Usually, gay has a masculine connotation, but some women choose to use this term, as well.  Lesbian The term lesbian refers to the feminine version of homosexuality. It’s used to identify two women who are attracted to each other. If you have a teen who transitioned from male to female but still prefers females romantically, they are considered lesbian. Bisexual This type of sexual orientation describes people who are attracted to more than one gender. Some people also refer to bisexuality as pansexuality, as it denotes an attraction to a broader spectrum of sexual orientation than just the two stereotypical genders. Asexual Asexual people are not sexually attracted to anyone. Although they may experience romantic attractions to any gender, they’re not interested in getting physical in the more traditional sense. Queer The term queer used to be derogatory, a slur used against anyone different, meaning weird and bizarre, but the LGBTQ+ community has adopted and transformed the word to create an umbrella term that encompasses everyone who isn’t exclusively cisgender or heterosexual.  Demisexual This sexual orientation type often falls along the spectrum of asexuality. Most of the time, demisexual individuals only feel a sexual bond towards another person after they’ve established an emotional or romantic connection. Pansexual People who identify as pansexual prefer not to limit their romantic or sexual attraction to others in any way. They don’t feel defined by specific gender identities or sexual orientations. INTERSECTIONALITY refers to an idea that each individual composed of two or more identities. These identities sometimes causes an overlapping discrimination and disadvantages to an individual. CHALLENGES AND ISSUES ON GENDER AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION § Sexism is a prejudice and discrimination based on one’s sex or gender. § Gender Discrimination refers to a way of treating someone unequally and disadvantageously according to their gender. § Gender Stereotyping is a generalized view about the characteristics or roles that a specific gender must possess or perform. § Gender Bias is a form of unconscious bias or implicit bias that tends to prefer one gender over another. § Heterosexism is a ideological system that denies, denigrates, and stigmatizes any form of non-heterosexual behavior, identity, relationship, or community. § The socially constructed roles of women and men are culturally determined, and differ in time and place. Gender is a cultural and social construction, defined by the power relations between women and men, and the norms and values regarding 'masculine' and 'feminine' roles and behavior. § In much the same manner that cultural norms can influence personality and behavior, gender norms (the behaviors that males and females are expected to conform to in a given society) can also influence personality by emphasizing different traits between different genders. § Cultures nourish pride, resilience, belonging, intersectional identities, and connection to community. But culture is used to justify gender violence and inequality by evoking traditional beliefs and practices about how women and girls should be treated.  The Builders (born