VALUES ED 10 4TH QTR

Gender according to Sociology

Refers to the cultural and social characteristics attributed to men and women on the basis of perceived biological differences.

Gender according to Psychology

The psychological, behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of being male or female (i.e., masculinity or femininity).

Sex according to Psychology

Usually refers to the biological aspects of maleness or femaleness.

Sexuality according to Sociology

A person's own definitions of this may include:

1) Feelings of attraction toward others

2) Intimacy with others

3) Feelings related to body image

4) Personal values

Sexuality according to Psychology

Describes sexual identity, attraction, and experiences that may or may not align with sex and gender. This includes but is not limited to heterosexuality, homosexuality (gay or lesbian), bisexuality, queer, and so on. Sex and gender do not always align—basis of perceived biological differences.

Child Abuse

Physical maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child.

Child Pornography

It is a form of child sexual exploitation. Federal law defines this as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (persons less than 18 years old).

Human trafficking

It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

Ways on how to overcome a sexual abuse encounter

1. Have a better view of oneself

2. Promoting the dignity of human persons in cases of sexual abuse

How to prevent sexual abuse and other issues from happening

1. Recognize what is safe and unsafe

2. Learn how to set and respect boundaries for unwanted or unsafe touch

3. Resisting emotional coercion, bribes, and threats

4. Making and following safety rules for interactive technology and internet use

5. Being persistent in getting help from parents/mentors

6. Intervening to stop problems

7. Reinforcing the safety skills in daily life

Truth

The quality or state of being true or in accordance with fact or reality.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Plagiarism

An act of submitting someone else's work and passing it off as one's own.

Intellectual Piracy

The act of theft and dishonest work that involve a wider range of products of those individuals or group of individuals who earn their living through electronic videos; picture and sound files that are readily downloadable or in cut-and-paste form from the internet.