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The video introduces the terms SOGIE and SOGIESC, acknowledging the traditional binary understanding of gender (male/female) in society. It highlights that the understanding of human sexuality is evolving, with concepts always existing, but now having names. The segment sets the stage for explaining what SOGIESC truly is.
Ivanka Custudio, an LGBTIQ+ rights activist, explains SOGIE as an acronym for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression. It's used in human rights discussions to describe aspects of a person's being related to self-expression, who they love, and how they live authentically. Everyone possesses a unique SOGIE.
Sexual orientation describes who someone is attracted to (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual). Gender identity refers to how one sees themselves (man, woman, neither, or both); cisgender means identity aligns with sex assigned at birth, while transgender means it doesn't. Gender expression is how one outwardly expresses their gender through appearance, actions, and speech (masculine, feminine, androgynous).
Angel Romero from the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents an alternative way to articulate SOGIESC through the '4Ws': What parts you have (sexual characteristics), Who you are attracted to (sexual orientation), Which gender you are (gender identity), and Way you are (gender expression).
The video emphasizes that the understanding of sexuality is continuously evolving. SOGIE is not about forcing people into LGBTIQ+ identities but about raising awareness that everyone should be respected and allowed to thrive regardless of their SOGIE. It highlights the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by LGBTIQ+ people, underscoring that despite tolerance, true equality is still lacking. The call to action is to 'educate, not hate' from a place of respect.