Module 1: Lesson 2

Sexuality

Sexuality  It is not just about “sex” and certain body parts that are associated with males and
females.
 It may be experienced and express in a variety of ways, including thoughts, fantasies,
desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles, and relationships.
 It includes sexual orientation, such as who a person is attracted to and whether
the person identifies as heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual, as well as their
sexual fantasies and attitudes and values related to sex.

Human Sexuality Refers to people sexual interest in and attraction to others, as well as their capacity
to have erotic experiences and responses.

4 Aspects of Sexuality
1.Biological and Largely concern the human reproductive functions, including the human
Physical Aspect of sexual-response cycle and the basic biological drive that exist in all aspects.
Sexuality
First, the excitement phase is the beginning of Second, .the plateau phase, the changes in the
sexual arousal and can last from one minute to body are continued.
several hours. Pulse rate increases, blood pressure In men, the penis becomes more erect, the
rises, breathing quickens, and the skin shows a rosy circumference of its head increase, and release
flush particularly on the chest and breast areas few drops of fluid.
during this phase. The nipples harden and erect in In women, the outer part of the vagina swells with
both men and women. increased amounts of blood to that area, while the
clitoris retracts under the clitoral hood but
In men, the penis becomes erect, the skin of the remains highly sensitive. The outer lips of the
Four scrotum thickens, and the testes increase in size. vagina become redder in color. Breathing
In women, the clitoris swells, the lips of the vagina becomes more rapid, heart rate increases, body
Phases open, and the inside of the vagina moisten temperature rises, and blood pressure increases
during this stage.
Of Third, During the orgasmic phase, the orgasmic contractions of the muscles in and around the penis
stimulate the release of the semen which contains the sperm cells.
Sexual Men usually achieve one intense orgasm.
In women, orgasm involves the contraction of the pelvic muscles that surround the vaginal walls and

Response can happen multiple times.

Fourth, In the resolution phase, the body returns to its normal state after orgasm.

In men, the erection is lost, the testes decrease in size, and the skin of the scrotum thins again.
In women, the clitoris, the color of the outer lips of the vagina, and the lips of the vagina return to its
normal state.
 2. Emotional Aspect of sexuality includes bonds between individuals that are express through
Aspect of Sexuality profound feelings or physical manifestation of love, trust, and care.
3. Social Aspect of Deals the effects of human society on one’s sexuality.
Sexuality
4. Spirituality Concerns an individual’s spiritual connection or involving with others through
Aspect sexuality.

Sexual What is sexual orientation?

Orientation is a term used to refer to a person’s emotional, romantic and sexual attraction to
individuals of a particular gender.

Sexual orientation is divided into three categories:

1. Heterosexual- is when people are attracted to someone of the opposite sex.
2. Homosexual- is one who is attracted to another person of the same sex.
3. Bisexual- when people are attracted to both the genders i.e. male as well as female.

 Types of Sexual Orientation

Pansexuality - People who are attracted to others regardless of sex or gender (attraction to people who identify as
male, female, transgender, intersex, third gender & etc). “Pansexual” is derived from the Greek prefix “pan,”
meaning “all”.

Aromanticism - People who do not feel romantic desire are considered aromantic. They often be misconstrued as “not
having found the right person.” Aromantic asexuals are not interested in pursuing either sexual or romantic
relationships with others
Androsexuality/Androphilia - is defined as attraction to men, males, and/or masculinity. A heterosexual woman and
a gay man are both androphillic as they are sexually interested in males.
Gynesexuality/Gynephilia - People who are erotically attracted to women, females, and/or femininity. Heterosexual
man and a lesbian woman are gynephillic in that they are attracted to women and sexually drawn to feminine qualities
Sapiosexual -is when a person is sexually aroused with someone’s intelligence. They can be of any gender and the
person they are attracted to can be of either gender too because they are primarily attracted to their intelligence and
not their gender.
Polysexuality - These are people who are more than bisexual but less than pansexual. They are somewhere in-between
as they can be attracted to a lot of genders but not all.
Graysexual/Gray-Asexuality - is for those people who are not always sexually attracted. They have a low sex drive and
they seldom get aroused. However, graysexual people are not asexual and they may get sexually attracted to someone
at some point.
Autosexual - is someone who is not sexually satisfied by any particular gender, because an autosexual person is sexually
attracted to oneself. They find themselves so sexually attractive that no one else can satisfy them completely.

Please click the link below to watch the video

GENDER TALKS: Kahulugan ng Seksuwalidad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V-fEOzKwmI&t=45s
 Masculinity/Femininity
&
Patriarchy/ Matriarchy

Masculinity Patriarchy
The concept of masculinity define as In English language or any other language, the term
typically male as so masculine in nature. It is implies “male domination” or more simply “male
not valued unless performed by biological power”
male The term means, the absolute rule of the father or
Is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles the eldest male member over his family. It rule by the
male head of a social unit, (family.tribe)
generally associated with boys and men.
Social system throughout history, ,males have all the power
For example: Blue is gendered color former socially, culturally and legally.
regarded as masculine.
In patriarchal system women are obliged to provide sexual
services to their husbands according to their needs and
To be “strong and tough” are associated with masculine
desires. Housewives become dependent on their husband
character.

Femininity Matriarchy
is a society where women, particularly mothers, are
the social and cultural heads of the society.
The concept of Femininity define as
typically female as so feminine in nature. It Are those where women rule political, social, and
is performed by biological female. economic structures.
Is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles
generally associated with girls and women.
Gender Egalitarianism
For example: Pink is gendered color former regarded as -define as a belief that men and women should attain a
feminine. certain degree of equality within both public and
private realms of society, and that women's status
Being “Weak and soft” are associated with feminine should not depend on their reproductive behavior.
character.
Family Egalitarianism – means that familial decision
making power shared equally among participants in an
ongoing activity that is between man and wife in task
performance in the family.
 What is Sexism in Language?

- It is the use of language which devalues members of one sex, almost invariability women and
thus fosters gender inequality. It discriminates against women by rendering them invisible or
trivializing them at the same time that it perpetuates notions of male supremacy.

The singular masculine pronouns “He,” ”His,” and “Him”

Examples Suggested Alternatives

When a reporter covers a controversial story, he has a When a reporter covers a controversial story, they have a
responsibility to present both sides of the issue. responsibility to present both sides of the issue.

Each student should bring his notebook to class everyday. Each student should bring their notebooks to class everyday.

Everyone packed his own lunch. Everyone packed a lunch.

If a customer has a complaint, send him to the service desk. Customer with complaints should be sent to the service desk.

The handicapped child may be able to feed himself. Handicapped children may be able to feed themselves.

Feminine suffixes such as –ess, ette, -trix, or –enne make unnecessary reference to the person’s sex, suggest
triviality, unimportance, or inferiority of women occupying such a position.

Current Usage Alternative Current Usage Alternative

actress actor Hostesses Hosts

authoress author poetess poet
comedienne comedian proprietress proprietor
executrixes executors suffragette suffragist
heroines heroes usherette usher

Please click the links below to watch the videos

Gender Stereotypes | Masculinity vs Femininity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=383aRjfNljk
Patriarchal System https://study.com/academy/lesson/patriarchal-system-definition-lesson-quiz.html

Matriarchal Societies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkjr711DoG8

REFERENCES:
3GE E-Learning (2008). Gender, Class and Education. Edited by 3G-Learning. New York: 3GE Learning. “Intro. To Gender, Class & Education
Defrancisco, Victoria P. & Palczewski, Catherine Helen (2007). Communicating Gender Diversity: A Critical Approach. California: Sage Publications, Inc.
https://www.india.com/lifestyle/there-are-at-least-15-types-of-sexual-orientations-how-many-do-you-know-2205005/?fbclid=IwAR2b-
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https://sexinfo.soc.ucsb.edu/article/overview-sexual-orientations
Activity : Quiz

I. Multiple Choice
1. The term implies “male domination” or more simply “male power”. It rule by the male head of a social
unit, family or tribe.
a. Patriarchy
b. Matriarchy
c. Gender Egalitarianism
d. Gynephilia

2. Aspect of sexuality includes bonds between individuals that are express through profound feelings or
physical manifestation of love, trust, and care.
a. Biological and Physical aspect
b. Social Aspect
c. Spiritual Aspect
d. Emotional Aspect

3. Familial decision making power shared equally among participants in an ongoing activity that is between
man and wife in task performance in the family.
a. Family planning
b. Patriarchal system
c. Family Egalitarianism
d. Matriarchal system

4. It is a term used to refer to a person’s emotional, romantic and sexual attraction to individuals of a
particular gender

a. Sexuality
b. Sexual orientation
c. Aromanticism
d. Androphilia

5. ________ is someone who is not sexually satisfied by any particular gender, because a person is sexually
attracted to oneself. They find themselves so sexually attractive that no one else can satisfy them
completely.
a. Pansexuality
b. Sapiosexual
c. Autosexual
d. Graysexuality

6. Phases of sexual response cycle where the body returns to its normal state after orgasm.
a.The excitement phase
b. The plateau phase
c. The orgasmic phase
d. The resolution phase
7. It refers to people sexual interest in and attraction to others, as well as their capacity to have erotic
experiences and responses.
a. Human Sexuality
b. Sexual orientation
c. Sexual response cycle
d. Spirituality aspect

8. It may be experienced and express in a variety of ways, including thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs,
attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles, and relationships.
a. Sexual orientation
b. Spirituality aspect
c. Social aspect
d. Sexuality

9. People who are attracted to both the genders, male as well as female.
a. Heterosexual
b. Homosexual
c. Bisexual
d. Sapiosexual

10. _________means being attracted to all people regardless of gender identity or sex.
a. Sapiosexual
b. Gynesexuality
c. Pansexuality
d. Aromanticism

Activity: Essay
Why do you think there are homosexuals?
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