LUISA Project

Ang ating lipunan ay binubuo ng mga pamantayan at mga paniniwala na nagsisilbing gabay upang tayo ay makaiwas sa mga pagkakamali at mapunta sa tamang landas. Ngunit may mga pagkakataon na ang mga pamantayang ito ay hindi lubos na nagagamit nang wasto kung kaya't ito'y nagdudulot ng maling pag-unawa at pagtrato sa ibang tao.

Ang ating mga iniisip at isinasagawa ay may epekto sa ating kapwa. Kadalasan, ito ay nakikita sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng mga kababaihan at mga myembro ng komunidad ng LGBTQ.

Ayon kay Mangeli et al. (2017), ang mga dalagang ina ay nakararanas ng maraming pisikal, sikolohikal, mental, at iba pang mga hamon sa lipunan. Ang mga negatibong pagsusuri ng iba—tulad ng mga stereotype at pagkiling na nakadirekta sa mga minoryang tao sa lipunan—ay maaaring magdulot ng masamang sikolohikal na mga resulta (Meyer, 2003).

Mga ka-ISA, gamitin natin nang wasto ang mga pamantayang itinuro sa atin. Kasabay nito, matuto rin tayo na i-wasto ang mga maling paniniwalang nakakaapekto sa iba. Huwag nating hayaan na magpatuloy ang estigma.

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Pagmulat ng mga Talukap
Tula ni: Lee Ann M. Hinahon

In Filipino culture, older people teach children that the only way to prevent teenage pregnancy and s*xually transmitted diseases (STDs) is by restraining oneself. The concept of abstinence is not entirely wrong. The only misconception about abstinence is that society makes it a requirement for everyone. Because of this misconception, people often judge those who were not taught to do so.

As the years go by, it has been proven that abstinence-only education is ineffective in lessening the cases of teenage pregnancies and STDs. Letting our youth know more about their bodies and their natural processes, such as the release of hormones, will help address their curiosity.

With the proper guidance and an open mind, let us understand more about ourselves and others as well.

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An editorial by: Nikko Jhuly Gregory Alonzo

Most people often mistake the call to promote women's rights and women empowerment as hatred towards the male gender. This movement is rather a fundamental right.

In the past decades, women were considered inferior to men. As time passes by and society develops, they learned to fight for their rights. Women learned how to use their voices and speak their truth. And until today, women are still continuously striving to achieve the equal opportunities they deserve.

Remember to treat everyone fairly, ka-ISAs!

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An editorial by: Ashley Dhane Añonuevo

Hey there, mga ka-ISA! We are back! ✊🏻

For our comeback post, we will talk about how s*x education affects the behavior of growing adolescents like us.

Several opinions have been expressed regarding the inclusion of s*x education in the curriculum. Most people disagree, yet others are inclined to these concepts. Avoiding these subjects has little effect on the number of incidents involving pregnancy and abortion. Instead, it heightens the young person's curiosity.

As a result, we can motivate our peers to acquire knowledge in a useful manner through effective education. Let's try to explain things to them instead of just teaching them self-control. Our movement's goal is to accurately communicate our message without inciting young people to partake in such actions.

Our key to development is education and openness.

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A presentation by: Vivien Keisha Dahilig and Arabella Nicole Araba

Discrimination has always been a factor that prevents us from achieving equality. Discrimination can take many forms. It may be unequal opportunities given to women, unnecessary hatred towards men, or unfair treatment towards members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Discrimination has its roots. It happens because of previous experiences, a lack of education, and influence from other people.

Knowing that we have access to many platforms, let us use our power to stop the stigma. Treat your peers equally, educate, and be kind.

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Respecting People and Stopping Discrimination
A presentation by: Janessa Jen S. Matawaran and Anne Nicole C. Penetrante