As far as I can remember our course for today is Gender and Society which is very early in the morning! It's already 7:30 AM and wala pa si ma'am!!!
"Ganiyan ba? First day na first day wala! Hanep," reklamo ko pa habang naka-off ang mic ko. I didn't mention to you guys that we're now having online class since our rooms aren't prepared yet, also some universities are on online class as well. We were informed that for the entire semester we will be having this online class, however for some of our courses such as PE and NSTP if it's necessary to meet physically or our instructor required us to go to the university.
"Hello, hello class. Am I audible?" biglang may nagsalita sa loob ng google meet. Instructor na ata namin 'to.
"Yes ma'am, you're audible po," sagot ng isa sa mga kaklase ko na hindi ko kilala.
"Okay okay that's good to hear. I would like to apologize for coming so late since we don't have internet connection here. Time check is 7:36 AM, so since konti nalang naman yung oras natin and I'm sure you have other subject, and hindi padin kayo nakapag-breakfast. Kindly prepare introduction for yourself, including name, age, location, and why did you take this program. You will be presenting that on Wednesday since MWF is our schedule. That's all class, thank you for now. If you have any question you may raise your virtual hand on the meet and I'll answer it one by one."
I stayed on the meet since I have some few questions in regards with this course.
"Oh Mr. Echo, do you have any question in mind?" tanong pa nito kasi I raised my virtual hand.
"Ah yes ma'am, about this course what are some of the most common misconceptions about gender that you hope to address in this course and why? So that we have some ideas as well," tanong ko. I think most of my classmates are still here and would like to hear for those who wanted to ask question.
"Oh that's intriguing question, about this course for the most common misconception that I would like to address is one of the most prevalent misconceptions is the idea that gender is strictly binary—limited to just male and female—based solely on biological sex. In this course, we'll explore how gender is actually a complex and fluid spectrum, shaped by social, cultural, and individual factors. Another common misconception is that gender roles are 'natural' or 'fixed,' when in reality, they are socially constructed and can vary greatly across different cultures and time periods. Additionally, many people believe that gender identity is something that should align perfectly with societal expectations, which can marginalize those who don't fit into these norms. We will challenge these ideas and encourage critical thinking about how gender intersects with other aspects of identity, such as race, class, and sexuality."
"I see—," hindi ko na natapos dahil...
"A further misconception that we'll address is the assumption that gender identity should conform to societal expectations, which can marginalize or invalidate those who don't fit neatly into these norms. This course will explore the experiences of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals, helping us understand the importance of respecting and validating all gender identities. We'll also discuss how these rigid expectations can negatively impact people's mental health and well-being, and the ways in which society can become more inclusive and supportive," dagdag pa ni ma'am. Hindi na muna kami nagsalita kasi baka mahina lang ang internet connection ni ma'am, at ayun nga nagdagdag pa siya.
"Finally, another common misconception is the idea that issues of gender are only relevant to women. This overlooks the fact that everyone, regardless of their gender, is impacted by societal gender norms. We'll explore how these norms affect men, women, and non-binary individuals differently, and how understanding gender is crucial for addressing broader social justice issues, including those related to race, class, and sexuality. I hope that by the end of this course, you'll be able to see gender not as a simple category, but as a complex and dynamic aspect of human identity that intersects with many other dimensions of life. Did I answer your question Mr. Ethan?" tanong nito sa akin.
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