Course Title : Gender and Society

No. of Units : 3 units

Course Description:
Concepts, principles, and approaches in the understanding of genders in the Philippine towards an effective gender responsive society.

Gender and Society is a three-unit course that ignites awareness to the students’ understanding of our country’s current problems in Gender
inequality, Gender mainstreaming, Gender preferences, and the likes. It equips the students with a broader perspective on their gender roles as
they discern stereotypes and discriminations as dictated by the society. It prepares students to be more gender sensitive in words and in actions
as they build a new society filled with gender responsive individuals.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

Knowledge
1. Discuss the context of sex, sexuality and gender following the Philippine social norms.
2. Identify current gender issues in the country.
3. Analyze gender stereotypes and gender inequalities as experienced on the four levels of socialization: at home, in school, in peer groups,
and in mass media.
4. Familiarize with the Philippine Laws concerning sex and gender.
5. Determine action plans to counter abuses or discrimations about gender.

Skills
1. Convey positive support on the different gender spectrum
2. Counter gender discrimination characterized in words and in actions
3. Apply gender sensitivity by correcting inappropriate gender expressions
4. Reinforce erroneous acts that shows disrespect towards the different genders
5. Design a gender responsive platform for the whole campus
Values
1. Appreciate the differences of all gender representations
2. Adopt respect for all genders
3. Discern corrupted ideas against the different gender representations
4. Rise for support for all genders
5. Be attentive to gender maltreatment regardless of one’s personal gender preference

Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 19 weeks or 57 hours in a semester

Course Outline and Timeframe:

Week Topics
1 Introduction to the course
2-3 Legal basis for the study of Gender and Society
4 What constitutes an individual’s sex?
5 What is sexuality?
6-7 Basic types of sexuality
8-9 Sexual harassment and paraphilias (at home, in school/ workplace, between peers, in mass media)
10 Midterms (sex and sexuality)
11-12 What is Gender? (History and the Gender Spectrum)
12 Gender roles and socialization (at home, in school/ workplace, between peers, in mass media)
13-15 Gender discrimination and Inequalitities
16-17 Laws supporting Sexuality and Gender
18 Gender sensitivity
19 Gender responsiveness
GENDER AND SOCIETY LEARNING PLAN

LEARNING OUTCOME TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

I. Introduction to the  Introduce everyone by  Ask whether they like
course sharing their: their names, how did
-Story of their they liked their favorite
name (if it was sport or hobby.
meant for a boy or
 Discuss the context of a girl)
sex, sexuality, and -Favorite sport
gender following the -Favorite color
Philippine social norms -Hobbies

 Introduce the course Video: “The Impossible Dream” by  What was depicted by
description, objectives, and The United Nations. the role of the women
requirements. https://www.youtube.com/ and men on the
watch?v=t2JBPBIFR2Y videoclip?
 Familiarize with the II. Legal Basis for the  Create a timeline following  See:  Quiz identifying the
Philippine Laws study of Gender and the social changes in the https://ched.gov.ph/ cmo-1-s-2015/ laws discussed.
concerning sex and Society creation of laws  See:
gender  CHED Memo no.1, s. strengthening gender https://www.ohchr.org/en/
2015 development in the country. professionalinterest/pages/
 CEDAW (1981) Provide a basic background cedaw.aspx
 1987 Constitution, Art about the laws and  See:
II., Sec. 14 agreements to be discussed https://www.officialgazette.
 RA 7192 andd IRR in class gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-
(1992) constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
 Beijing Platform for philippines/the-1987-constitution-
Action (1995) of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-
 RA 9710-Magna Carta article-ii/
for Women (2009)  See:
 https://library.pcw.gov.ph
/sites/default/files/ra-7192-irr.pdf
 See:
https://beijing20.unwomen.
org/en/about
 See:
https://pcw.gov.ph/sites/default
/files/documents/laws
/republic_act_9710.pdf
 Discuss the context of III. What Constitutes Sex?  Lecture and class  Peralta, Eric Paul, Botor, Nephtaly  Quiz categorizing
sex, sexuality, and  Primary characteristics discussion on the anatomical Joel B, & Laude, Teri Marie P. examples of
gender following the (reproductive organs) characteristics of human (2019). A Course Module for characteristics either
Philippine social norms  Secondary male and human female Gender and Society: A Human as male or female
 Determine action characteristics (height, reproductive systems, Ecological Approach. (pp. 21-37).  Reflection Paper no. 1:
plans to counter abuses bone structures, etc.) reproductive roles, and Comment on the
or discriminations  Reproductive roles reproductive activities article: “Sex Myths: It’s
about gender  Reproductive The Man’s
 Reinforce erroneous responsibilities Responsibility to buy
acts that shows condoms.”
disrespect towards the See:
different genders https://www.
verywellhealth.com/
sex-myths-mans-
responsibility-to-buy-
condoms-3132649

 Discuss the context of IV. What is Sexuality?  Lecture and class discussion  Peralta, Eric Paul, Botor, Nephtaly  Quiz differentiating sex
sex, sexuality and  Psychosocial on the psychosocial Joel B, & Laude, Teri Marie P. from sexuality
gender following the dimensions of dimensions of sexuality (2019). A Course Module for  Reflection Paper no. 2:
Philippine social norms. sexuality  Take an online “personal Gender and Society: A Human Comment on the
 Identify current  Discovering your sexual orientation quiz” to Ecological Approach. (pp. 59-62). article: “Explore and
gender issues in the sexual orientation discover one’s sexual  See: Indulge (2015). Julia
country. orientation https://opentextbc.ca/ Buencamino Suicidal
introductiontosociology/ Letter.”
chapter/chapter12-gender-sex- See:
and-sexuality/#section12.2. http://exploreandindul
 See: ge.
https://www.plannedparenthood. blogspot.com/2015/07
org/learn/sexual-orientation- / julia-buencamino-
gender/sexual-orientation/what- suicidal-letter.html
causes-sexual-orientation
 Video:
“Your Sexuality: Ask & Tell: Alyssa
Royce at TEDxRainier
https://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=8n5O9tz30So
 Discuss the context of IV. Types of Sexuality  Group reporting on the  Video:  Group reports shall
sex, sexuality and  Heterosexual different types of sexuality “10 Sexualities To Know About” consist of:
gender following the  Homosexual https://www.youtube.com/ 1. Definition of the
Philippine social norms.  Bisexual watch?v=SEurlKy2bN0 type of sexuality
 Identify current  Pansexual 2. Brief origin
gender issues in the  Asexual 3. Characteristics
country. 4. Recent issue
 Adopt respect for all involving the topic
genders. sexuality
 Counter gender 5. Group’s reaction
discrimination towards the issue
characterized in words  Provide a 10-question
and in actions quiz for the class to
assess their
understanding of the
 topic.
 Discuss the context of V. Sexual Harassment  Lecture and class discussion  Peralta, Eric Paul, Botor, Nephtaly  Write a personal
sex, sexuality and and Paraphilias on sexual harassments and Joel B, & Laude, Teri Marie P. experience of sexual
gender following the  What is Sexual paraphilias (2019). A Course Module for harassment in any
Philippine social norms. Harassment Gender and Society: A Human environment and
 Identify current  Types of Sexual Ecological Approach. (p. 90). describe how you felt.
gender issues in the Harassment  See What did you do or did
country.  Examples of Sexual “What is Sexual Harassment?” not do to counter the
 Counter gender Harassment (at home, https://sapac.umich.edu/ attack? Given another
discrimination in school/ workplace, article/what-sexual-harassment chance, how would you
characterized in words peer groups, and mass  See have protected
and in actions media) “Overview of Paraphilic Disorders” yourself from the
 Examples of https://www.msdmanuals. harassment? (to be
paraphilias com/professional/psychiatric- submitted in secrecy)
 How to counter sexual disorders/sexuality,-gender-
harassment dysphoria,-and-
paraphilias/overview-of-paraphilic-
disorders

 Discuss the context of VI. What is Gender?  Lecture and class discussion  Peralta, Eric Paul, Botor, Nephtaly  Assignment: Interview
sex, sexuality and  Dimensions of Gender on Gender Joel B, & Laude, Teri Marie P. an individual who does
gender following the  History of gender  How are genders portrayed (2019). A Course Module for not identify his/her
Philippine social norms  The Gender Spectrum in your environment? List Gender and Society: A Human gender as male or
 Convey positive down words or phrases that Ecological Approach. (pp. 3-20). female. Ask how
support on the (a) identify and (b) describe:  See: he/she is described in
different gender -male, female, and https://www.genderspectrum.org the community or
spectrum transgenders /quick-links/understanding- environment. Ask how
 Appreciate the gender/ he/she discovered
differences of all  See: his/her gender identity.
gender representations https://opentextbc.ca/
 Adopt respect for all introductiontosociology/
genders chapter/chapter12-gender-sex-
and-sexuality/#section12.2.
 See
https://remit.com.au/babaylan
-how-pre-colonial
-philippines-valued-gender
-equality-long-before-the-world-
became-woke/?fbclid=IwAR2Q0E
0Fe3HEcbqHMGAYI
2fdqcG05ccxAnGt1K6
Jo1Xfv3Tcm8MCaKR1-dw
 Video:
“The Origin of Gender”
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=5e12ZojkYrU
 Video:
“My Gender Transition from
Female to Male”
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=RYuipbRGu5s
 Video:
“Girl, Boy, Bakla o Tomboy?”
https://www.facebook.com
/watch/?v=382311055788900
 Video:
“Gender Identity: Being Female,
Male, Transgender or Genderfluid
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=W9YwOE8ndnc
 Video:
“PrideMonth Special! Let’s Talk
 About Sexualities”
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=-HgLEQ6FE3s
 See:
“Pride Flags”
https://gender.wikia.org
/wiki/Pride_Flags
 Identify current VI. Gender and  Lecture and class discussion  Saquilayan, Vicotrio Y. (2011).  Group reports on the
gender issues in the Socialization on Gender and socialization Introduction to Sociology and selected topics
country.  Agents of Socialization  Analysis on the comparison Anthropology with Family Planning.
 Convey positive  At home of gender and socialization (pp. 66-68).
support on the  In school/ workplace between “then” and “now”  Medina, Belen T.G. (2015). The
different gender  With peer groups from various articles. Filipino Family, 3rd ed. (pp. 144-
spectrum  Portrayed in mass 1. At home: traditional 154) (pp. 109-110).
 Counter gender media husband and wife roles  Lerner, Phyllis & Sadker, David
discrimination vs. Changing roles of (1999). Gender Equity in the
characterized in words wife and husband Classroom: Viewing Guide.
and in actions 2. In school: Gender Bias  Campbell, Patricia B. & Storo,
 Apply gender in the classroom and Jennifer N. (1994). Girls Are… Boys
sensitivity by Campbell’s Gender Are…: Myths, Stereotypes & Gender
correcting Stereotypes in Differences.”
inappropriate gender Education vs. Breaking  UNESCO (2015). Module 6:
expressions gender stereotyping in Pedagogy and Instructional
 Reinforce erroneous the classroom Materials in A Guide for Gender
acts that shows 3. Within peers: “What Equity in Teacher Education Policy
disrespect towards the Kind of Girls Do Boys and Practices. (pp. 65-69).
different genders Like?” by Frank Howard  Upadhyay, Ushma D., Hindin,
 Appreciate the Richardson (1954) vs. Michelle J., & Gultiano, Socorro
differences of all The Ideal Mate. And (2006). Before First Sex: Gender
gender Gender Differences in Differences in Emotional
representations Emotional Relationships Relationships and Physical
 Adopt respect for all and Physical Behaviors Behaviors among Adolescents in
genders among Adolescents in the Philippines. International
 Discern corrupted the Philippines Family Planning Perspectives, Vol.
ideas against the 4. Mass media: Bomba 32, No. 3, (pp. 110-119).
different gender Queens and National  Tolentino, Rolando (2001). Bomba
representations Development vs. Queens and National Development:
 Rise for support for all “Towards a Gender-Fair A Genealogy of the Filipina
genders Media.” Cinematic Body. Review of
Women’s Studies Vol. XI Nos. 1 &
2. (pp. 236-249).
 Gender Equality Committee (GEC)
for Media (2013). Towards a
Gender Fair Media. (pp. 13-16)

 Identify current  VII. Gender  Group reporting on Gender  See: 

gender issues in the Discrimination and Discrimination and “Filipino Men: Machismo,
country. Inequalities Inequalities Henpecked Husbands and Sudden
 Convey positive a. Machismo vs 1. At home Unexpected Death
support on the marianismo mentality 2. In school/ workplace http://factsanddetails.com
different gender b. Misogyny and 3. Within peers /southeast-
spectrum misandry 4. Mass media asia/Philippines/sub5_6c /entry-
 Counter gender c. Gender inequality 3875.html#chapter-2
discrimination (or gender  See:
characterized in words discrimination) at “Women in the Philippines: Status,
and in actions home, in school, in Stereotypes, Maria Clara and
 Apply gender your peer group Abuse”
sensitivity by d. Gender crimes http://factsanddetails.com/
correcting southeast-asia/Philippines/
inappropriate gender sub5_6c/entry-3876.html
expressions  See:
 Reinforce erroneous “Misogyny vs. Sexism”
 acts that shows https://www.dictionary.com
disrespect towards the /e/misogyny-vs-sexism/
different genders  See:
 Appreciate the “Why Some People Have Issues
differences of all with Men: Misandry”
gender https://www.psychologytoday.com
representations /intl/blog/rethinking-
 Adopt respect for all men/201010/why-some-people-
genders have-issues-men-misandry
 Discern corrupted  Video:
ideas against the “A Man’s a boss, A woman’s bossy”
different gender https://www.youtube.com/watch
representations ?v=B8gz-jxjCmg
 Rise for support for all  Video:
genders “Always #LikeAGirl”
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=XjJQBjWYDTs&t=7s
 See:
“Dressing Appropriately at work”
https://twitter.com/isntitaeronic
/status/1150637116914749441
 See:
“End gendered uniforms for LGBT
students”
https://www.rappler.com/
thought-leaders/173754-end-
gendered-uniform-restrictions-
lgbt-philippines
 See:
“How gay seafarer Dyosa
Makinista proved she’s ‘Queen of

 Familiarize with the  VIII. Laws Supporting  Lecture Discussion on the
Philippine Laws Sexuality and Gender Laws Supporting Sexuality
concerning sex and and Gender
gender. 1. RA 9710 Magna Carta
of Women
2. RA 6725
3. RA 7192
4. RA 7877
the Seas’”
https://www.rappler.com/move-
ph/233829-dyosa-makinista-gay-
seafarer-pride
 See:
“Dangerous Lives: Being LGBT in
Muslim Mindano”
https://outragemag.com/dangerou
s-lives-lgbt-muslim-mindanao/
 See:
“Why the murder of Jennifer
Laude may be a hate crime”
https://news.abs-
cbn.com/focus/10/15/14/why-
murder-jennifer-laude-may-be-
hate-crime
 See:
“Reyes, Maria Elena, et.al. (2012).
Filipino Gay Stereotypes in
Mainstream and Independent
Films in Advancing Literature &
Communication Research, Vol. 1
2012 (pp. 21-42).
 All laws are available via online  Group reports on the
searching selected topics
 5. RA 7600
6. RA 7322
7. RA 9262
8. RA 8353
9. RA 7822
10. RA 7688
11. RA 10354
12. SOGIE Bill
 Discern corrupted  IX. Gender Sensitivity  Lecture discussion on how  See: 
ideas against the 1. At home to apply gender sensitivity “Gender equality starts at home:
different gender 2. In school/ 1 Seven tips for raising feminist kids”
representations workplace https://www.unwomen.org/en/ne
 Rise for support for all 3. Within peers ws/stories/2019/5/compilation-
genders 4. Mass media gender-equality-starts-at-home
 Be attentive to gender  See:
maltreatment UNESCO (2004). Gender Sensitivity:
regardless of one’s A Training Manual for sensitizing
personal gender education managers, curriculum
preference and material developers and media
 professionals to gender concerns.
 See:
“Equality in Relationships”
https://www.loveisrespect.org/con
tent/equality-in-relationships/
 See:
Gender Equality Committee (GEC)
for Media (2013). Towards a
Gender Fair Media.
  X. Gender In school: https://studentsexualmiscondu 
Responsiveness https://library.ws.edu/m ctpolicy.umich.edu/
alawi/Pillar_4 