Gender and the Self

• Gender is one of those loci

of the self that is subject to
alteration, change and GENDER SEX
development.

• "Gender" is more difficult

to define, but it can refer to
the role of a male or female
in society, known as a gender
role, or an individual's
concept of themselves, or
gender identity.

• “Sex” refers to the biological

differences between males
and females, such as the
genitalia and genetic
differences
Society forces a particular identity
unto us depending on our sex and
gender:

• Husbands are expected to provide for the

family.

• The eldest man in a family is expected to head

the family and hold it in.

• Men are taught to behave like a man, like

holding in one's emotion, being tough,
fatalism, not to worry about danger, and
administration for hard and physical labor.
Society forces a particular identity
unto us depending on our sex and
gender:

• Mothers role of taking care of

children.

• Young women are encouraged to

act like fine ladies, are trained to
behave in a fashion that benefits
their status as women in society.
• The gendered self is then shaped within a particular
context of time and space.

• The sense of self that is being taught makes sure that

an individual fits in a particular environment.

• Gender has to be personally discovered and asserted

and not dictated by culture and the society.
CASE STUDY
1. Name of the Entity

• Rosemarie Yuzon Layug

2. Perspective (Point of View)

• Gender diversity has existed throughout history and all over the world. As one of the
most fundamental aspects of a person’s identity, gender deeply influences every part
of one’s life. Where this crucial aspect of self is narrowly defined and rigidly
enforced, individuals who exist outside of its norms face innumerable challenges.
Even those who vary only slightly from norms can become targets of disapproval,
discrimination, and even violence.

• Understandings of gender continually evolve. In the course of a person’s life, the

interests, activities, clothing and professions that are considered the domain of one
gender or another evolve in ways both small and large.

• Through a thoughtful consideration of the uniqueness and validity of every person’s

experience of self, we can develop greater acceptance for all. Not only will this
create greater inclusion for individuals who challenge the norms of gender, it will
create space for all individuals to more fully explore and express who they are

• Accepting that fact that we are all human, and that as humans we are sexual beings;
is the first step in accepting that not all people are the same and we all have different
sexual experiences and preferences. No one sexual identity is right or wrong.
3. Time Context
• 2015 – Present

4. Short Historical Background

• Rosemarie Yuzon Layug, 18 years old
(my classmate in Senior High School)
• She was born on October 29, 2000.
• Only daughter of Reynaldo S. Layug III
and Mercedes Y. Layug among their
three children.
• She is currently residing at Sta. Ines,
Betis, Guagua, Pampanga.
• A freshman college student taking up
Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering at Don Honorio Ventura
State University. Photos of us back in our senior high
• A bisexual. school days.
5. Current situation that leads the
problem

• Rose is part of the LGBT community,

attracted to both man and woman- a
bisexual. She has a girlfriend whom
she is with for about 2 years–— and
more than a year of two of hiding the
real her and the real whole thing to her
family. According to her, she can't say
and express her discovered gender
preference to her family because she is
afraid — afraid not to be understood
also afraid of REJECTION.

Photos of Rose and her girlfriend

6. Statement of the Problem

• How will it affects Rose’s perspective of life if she will reveals her true identity.

7. Area of Consideration (SWOT Analysis)

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

She is loved by her family and She thinks too much about the Revealing her true identity to Threats
friends. opinion of others. her parents can give her life Doubt of approval (rejection)
sense of fulfilment.

She is a cheerful person.
She has an understanding
girlfriend.
She is afraid of disappointments
and rejection.
Supportive parents and families
can help her to build self-esteem
and a positive sense of self.
Supportive parents and families
can help her learn positive
coping skills and how to deal
with ridicule and discrimination
from others.
8. Alternative Courses of Action

• She must try to reveal her true identity to the people around her as
soon as possible.
• She must explain herself and the struggles she is facing to her family
about her identity.
• Keep herself away from people who are close-minded about the
concept of LGBT.
9. Conclusion

• This study concludes that Rose is afraid of expressing her discovered

gender preference because most people strive to “stick to” the social
norms, especially with a topic such as sexuality, which has become
quite controversial.

• But what people forget is that we are all different and experience
different feelings and perceptions to every situations. So by NOT
suppressing your sexual feelings, which happens to be a central part
of one’s identity, you can begin to accept yourself and others as
sexual beings, and each a unique individual.

• Gender-variant youth who are supported by their families are at

lower risk for health and mental health problems as young adults.
They have greater well-being and are better adjusted than those
whose parents do not support or try to change their gender
expression.
10. Recommendation

• Therefore, this study recommends that she must have the

courage to reveal her gender preference to her family because
LGBT young adults whose parents support them have better
overall health, and mental health. They also have higher self-
esteem. And they are much less likely to be depressed, to use
illegal drugs, or to think about killing themselves or to attempt
suicide. Also LGBT youth who are accepted by their families
are much more likely to believe they will have a good life and
will become a happy, productive adult.