Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Program as Input in Valuing Gender Equality among Learners at Lucban Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Gender equality is one of the problems encountered by the learners of Lucban Elementary School. Family, peers and community are the factors that affect gender equality. Discrimination and unhealthy sexuality occur. There are reported complains of bullying. Girls and gays are being bullied by boys.

METHODS

The respondents were given questionnaires to answer before the facilitation of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Program. Using correlated t-test, a high value of correlation is obtained from the views of learners on gender identity and sexual orientation. Descriptive design under quantitative method was utilized among 104 intermediate level students.

RESULTS

Learners who participated in the value formation orientation through innovation programs such as Valuing Gender Equality, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation were enlightened about the value of gender equality. They felt that they all belong in a group regardless their sexes. The confusion about opposite sex's capabilities and abilities were cleared.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to give value-formation orientation program.