Homeroom Discussion

1. Module 5
Learning to coexist
with others in harmony

2. opening prayer

3. Objectives:
1. Recognize the concepts of respect for cultural diversity,
equality, and unity;
2. illustrate respect for cultural diversity, equality, and
unity
3. appreciate the value for respect for cultural diversity,
equality, and unity
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4. Accdg to united nations (2017):
• 7.9 billion people in the world; 233 different
nationalities
• In the Phils alone, 109 million Filipinos
(2020 census by PSA) with 76 ethnic
speaking groups speaking 111 different
dialects, and 5 major religious
organizations.
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5. • These numbers may reflect the
variances in people which reflect
cultural diversity in terms of
nationality, beliefs, principles,
and other backgrounds.
What does these numbers mean?
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6. • Yet, it also calls for acceptance, and
upholding the basic rights for
everyone regardless of what
nationality, gender, gender identity,
ethnicity, or ability.
What does these numbers mean?
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7. • Peaceful coexistence is possible
if people can come together and
look for what really binds them
rather than what sets them
apart.
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8. • Stories on discrimination and
marginalization is not new to us. (LGBTQ+
community, PWD, religion, ethnic group)
• From Verbal to physical attacks, emotional
and physical distress, loss of accessibility of
services or job opportunities)
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9. • This module aims to help you learn to
appreciate and co- exist with each other
beyond individual differences so that you
may uphold the rights of every person,
no matter how similar or different your
identities may be.
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10. Activity:
• Complete this sentence:
“WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T
KNOW ABOUT ME IS THAT…”
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11. • It is undeniable phenomenon
that people are born with
qualities and features that make
them unique.
LECTURETTE:
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12. So what really sets an
individual apart from the
rest of his fellow human
being?
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13. • Sex- biological maleness or femaleness of
a person.
• Gender- socially constructed
characteristics of women and men
which include gender norms, roles and
relationships of and between groups.
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14. • Ethnicity- factors such as nationality,
ancestry, heritage, geographical
location, and language shared by a
cultural group (Asian, Bikolano,
Mangyan, Aeta)
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15. • Language- semantic symbols used and
understood by people who belong to the
same nationality, ethnicity, location,
and culture (Tagalog, Mandarin,
Illonggo)
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16. • Culture- set of codes, traditions, beliefs,
and practices of a group of people e.g.
Filipino’s pamamanhikan, Christianity’s
celeb of Holy Week, Islam’s Halal or foods
prepared according to their dietary
restrictions)
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17. • Disability- condition/ impairment which
may influence one’s physical health (cleft
lip/ palate, limb paralysis etc), cognitive
health (amnesia, autism, ADHD, dyslexia,
etc..) mental health (addiction, depression,
bipolar disorder, PTSD etc.)
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18. Problems affecting diversity
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19. • 1. STIGMA- a belief or perception about
someone that negatively affects the
person subject to that belief.
• “People with mental conditions are just
being dramatic”
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20. • 2. Bullying- accdg Phil Anti- Bullying Act RA
10627, it is any act that causes damage to a
victim’s psyche and or emotional well- being.
Such as physical, verbal, social or sexual
actions directed toward another person with
intention to humiliate, belittle, hurt, or
exclude whether face to face or online.
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21. 3. discrimination- unfair treatment toward a
person of nationality, ethnicity, gender, gender
orientation, language, culture, or disability.
Ex: an airline refusing to transport a child with
mental retardation; a company that rejects a
qualified job applicant because he is gay.
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22. 4. marginalization- a social phenomenon by
which a minority or sub- group is excluded
and their needs or desires are ignored.
(Women in certain countries who are still
not allowed to vote, no ramps or public
toilet for people on wheelchair)
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23. Equality and social justice
• (Raghavendra, 2016) Philosophies on
equality and social justice advocate based
on the ff:
• Freedom to express one’s individuality which
may pertain to nationality, ethnicity,
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24. Equality and social justice
• Being accorded with rights such as access
to learning, working and living with dignity;
and
• A community where one can express
themselves freely and enjoy their rights just
like everyone else.
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25. • Clarify your beliefs about people
who are different from you.
• Most of the problem can be
attributed to the irrational beliefs
people hold of those perceived to be
different from us.
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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26. Ask yourself:
• Where is this belief coming from?
• Why do I feel this way toward these people even
if they have not done wrong to me?
• Are these beliefs based on false premises, other’s
personal opinions?
• How true are these thoughts or perceptions
about these people?
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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27. How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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28. CULTIVATE A “GROWTH MINDSET.”
• Just because we grow up with certain
beliefs does not mean we cannot change
them.
• Opening one’s mind, learning new
things,and putting these into practice
strengthen’s progress not only in the
individual but also the society as a whole.
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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29. CULTIVATE A “GROWTH MINDSET.”
• Start by saying “I know many things about
different people, but my perceptions may
be untrue. I will have to gather more facts
so that my perceptions are based on truths
and not just on other’s views.”
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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30. EQUIP YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT
INFORMATION.
• Ask someone knowledgeable, research
more about issues by watching
documentaries, interviewing public
personalities or organizations, and reading
articles on reliable websites.
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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31. SEE PEOPLE AS FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS,
DESERVING OF RESPECT LIKE EVERYONE
DOES.
• Our individual characteristics do not define
us; how we treat others does, especially
those who are vulnerable. Treat people
with kindness and compassion like how
you treat a brother or a sister.
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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32. LISTEN WITH AN OPEN MIND.
• Nothing can be understood if we
constantly judge people or argue with
them, or change their beliefs. It will only
fuel the fire of a heated discussion. Focus
on what the person is actually saying.
Discoveries can be made when people
learn to be open to the unfamiliar.
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33. SPEAK WITH KINDNESS, FIRMNESS AND
DIPLOMACY.
• No one will understand something is the
only thing he/she can hear is a loud voice.
• Start with “ I have a concern regarding this
issue, can we agree on something that
would benefit all of us and do no harm”?
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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34. TRY REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE YOU
PERCIEVE ARE DIFFERENT FROM YOU.
• Ask them to tell you stories if they are
willing to share.
• Ask yourself: “What makes them beautiful
and different at the same time?” Find out
the things they are able to do that other
people cannot.
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35. FIND THE COMMON FACTOR.
Example:
People you follow on social media, music you
enjoy listening to, or place you dream of
visiting.
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36. MAKE AN EFFORT TO STOP UNFAIR TREATMENT
TOWARD THESE PEOPLE OF DIVERSITY.
Example:
Tell the person committing the act “leave him/ her
alone”
“There’s no place in this world for that kind of
behavior.”
“Report the incident to the authorities for proper
interventions.”
How to respect diversity, equality and unity
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37. ADVOCATE FOR AN INCLUSIVE
ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS OF
DIVERSITY.
• Support or devise strategies that can help
build an inclusive environment.
• Ex: establishing a community or group that
has advocacies for the environment, the
chronically ill, kids with exceptionalities.
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38. • Build bridges not walls so
others can have access to
equal opportunities for
learning, working and living
with dignity.
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39. Importance of respect for cultural diversity,
equality and unity
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40. • Individual difference has the power to divide and
foster misunderstanding BUT ONLY if one lets it.
• Cultural diversity can make communities stronger,
so long as people learn to respect one another
beyond one’s race, gender, religion, nationality,
and so on.
• It is through these differences that we learn more
about one another in upholding equality for every
individual, and unity, and for every nation.
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41. • “You are a child of the universe, no
less than the trees and the stars.
You have a right to be there.”
(Desiderata, Max Ehrmann)
• And so is everyone. The world is so
big that it has space for every person
no matter what is or her creed,
gender, ability, or color.
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42. • How will you apply what you learned
in this module in the different areas
of your life?
1. personal- social
2. Academic
3. Career
4. Community
Activity:
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43. closing prayer

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