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Development of Sexuality and Gender Flashcards

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primarily determine the biological basis of being male or female

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sex chromosomes

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two X chromosomes (XX)

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female

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one X and one Y chromosome (XY)

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male

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suggests there is no distinction between sex and gender, thus biological sex creates gendered behavior

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biological approach

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the two biological factors that determine gender

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hormones and chromosomes

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chemical substances secreted by glands throughout the body and carried in the bloodstream

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hormones

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when does testosterone cause the development of male sex organs?

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at 7 weeks

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what happens when testosterone acts upon the hypothalamus?

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the masculinization of the brain

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an area of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain

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sexually dimorphic nucleus

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the left side of the brain is more specialized for _____________

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language skills

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the right side of the brain is more specialized for _____________

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nonverbal and spatial skills

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brain hemispheres work more independently in _______

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males

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The normal human body contains __ pairs of chromosomes

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23

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A ______________ is a long thin structure containing thousands of genes, which are biochemical units of heredity and govern the development of every human being.

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chromosome

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what does SRY Gene stand for?

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Sex-determining Region Y gene

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At about 6 weeks, the SRY gene on the Y chromosome causes the gonads (sex organs) of the embryo to develop as _________

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testes

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without the SRY gene, the gonads will develop as ___________

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ovaries

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suggests that aspects of human behavior have been coded by our genes because they were or are adaptive

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evolutionary perspective of gender

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the mind is equipped with _________ that enabled our ancestors to survive and reproduce

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instincts

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interactionist approach where nature and nurture both play a role in gender development

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biosocial approach

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exposure to hormones in the womb (determined by chromosomes)

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prenatal

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parents and others label and react towards a child on the basis of their genitals

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postnatal

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the proponent of the theory that once a biological male or female is born, social labeling and differential treatment of boys and girls interact with biological factors to steer development

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John Money (1972)

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developmental stage during which individual experiments and
discovers about self

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adolescence

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
RA 9710

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Magna Carta of Women

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determined at the time of birth

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how an individual perceives oneself as a sexual being

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sexual development of adolescents in collectivist societies

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more conforming and sensitive toward social as well as sexual norms, thus being more conservative about sexual decision-making

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
RA 11313: An Act Defining Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Streets, Public Spaces, Online, Workplaces and Educational of Training Institutions.

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“Safe Spaces Act” or Bawal Bastos Law

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular 12, (series 2005)

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Use of Non-Sexist Language in Official Documents, Communication and Issuances

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seen as a domain that requires maturity to experience and to express, which is assumed to be the characteristic of adulthood

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
On September 30, ____ - DSWD employees were allowed to wear uniform matching their gender.

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of _____.

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the primary source of information for any child to gain knowledge about sexuality

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a social construct that is based on social and cultural differences a society assigns to people based on their biological sex

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
What does SOGIE stand for in the context of the SOGIE Equality Bill?

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Sexual
Orientation and
Gender
Identity and
Expression

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
The SOGIE Equality Bill was first filed by Senators ____ and ____ in 2000.

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Etta Rosales & Miriam Defensor Santiago

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refers to a person’s internal sense of their own gender, whether that is male, female, both, or neither; it may align with the sex assigned at birth or differ from it

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gender identity

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describes a person whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth

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cis or cisgender

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describes someone whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth

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trans or transgender

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
The SOGIE Equality Bill was once again filed in the 19th Congress by Senators ____, ____, and ____ in September 2022.

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Risa Hontiveros, Loren Legarda & Mark Villar

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a term that can be used by people who do not describe themselves or their genders as fitting into the categories of a man or woman

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nonbinary / genderqueer

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RELATED LEGISLATIONS:
Delays to the SOGIE Equality Bill occured when Senator ____ referred the bill to the committee on rules in February 2023, hindering its sponsorship by the plenary.

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Joel Villanueva

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psychological distress that results from an incongruence between one’s sex assigned at birth and one’s gender identity

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gender dysphoria

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enduring physical, romantic, and or emotional attraction to members of the same and or other genders

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sexual orientation

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umbrella term used to describe people with differences in reproductive anatomy, chromosomes, or hormones that don’t fit typical definitions of male and female

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a person is flexible in regard to the gender with which they identify; their gender identity and expression may change over time

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genderfluid

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encompasses the ability (skills, knowledge, and attitudes) to acknowledge and make existing gender differences, issues, and inequalities visible

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gender sensitivity

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incorporates a cross-cultural analysis to raise awareness of
obstacles for gender equality and focuses on how inequalities take place on the grounds of gender

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gender sensitivity

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GENDER GAP REPORT:
TRUE or FALSE: Women fare relatively better in industries such as customer services, retail and education.

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GENDER GAP REPORT:
TRUE or FALSE: Women are in equal standing with men in regards to senior leadership positions across all industries.

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FALSE, women continue to be outnumbered by men .

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____ ____ TRAINING:
This type of sensitivity training can help create an inclusive work environment by teaching employees to practice respect for all individuals. May also prevent hostile/uncomfortable working conditions due to prejudice of any kind.

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Gender Sensitivity Training

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING:
Enumerate the (4) essential components of Gender Sensitivity

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  • Language & Terminology
  • Defining/Addressing Discrimination
  • Establishing Respectful Policies
  • Creating a Supportive/Inclusive Environment
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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING | Language and Terminology:
The use of “he”, “she”, and “they”, for referring to people of different gender identities.

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING | Language and Terminology:
What does LGBTQIA+ stand for?

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Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender/Transsexual
Queer/Questioning
Intersex
Asexual/Aromantic

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING | Language and Terminology:
This includes an understanding of gender identity, gender expression, and the differences between sex assigned at birth and gender identity.

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Gender Identity Basics

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING | Language and Terminology:
This happens when someone refers to a trans person by their birth name or previous gender identity instead of the one they currently identify as. It is disrespectful and invalidating.

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Dead-naming

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING |Defining/Addressing Discrimination:
One of the common gender identity issues in the workplace.

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Discrimination

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING |Defining/Addressing Discrimination:
Enumerate the (4) ways discrimination can take form.

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  • Pay Discrepancy
  • Pass-over for Promotion
  • Social Roles (Family)
  • Stereotypes
60
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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING |Defining/Addressing Discrimination:
Intentional discrimination.

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Disparate Treatment

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING |Defining/Addressing Discrimination:
Often referred to as unintentional discrimination.

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Disparate Impact

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