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12A Group Araullo, Chan, Eleazar, Peralta, Santos

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12A Group Araullo, Chan, Eleazar, Peralta, Santos

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1. What are their perceptions about human person according to social media? What are their views on the worth/value of human being?

Peralta - People in social media are often judged based on their physical appearance, like often than not people get more praise through social media, prompting other's to compare themselves with people they believe are attractive in order to receive the same praise.

Eleazar - Human beings are perceived by social media in the way that they are strong and capable beings but also fragile and need help from others, especially in terms of their health. They also perceive human beings through their achievements, how much money they make, and how good looking they are.

Santos - The value of a human being in social media is mostly from their clout or popularity. As well as the line of their work that the social media users dream or aspire to be.

Araullo - Media views human beings based on their popularity and how they present themselves to society. The media views values on whether or not the person has good credibility, they immedietly believe that his values are good.

Chan - From social media the value of of a human being is based on how you look and how rich you are. Your value on how good and what content you give out in social media.

2. In your own opinion, what is basis of the real value of human being?

Araullo - In my opinion, I believe that God created us and gave us value to take care of the world. He created to rule over his creations and made us in his image and likeliness. The other values in our opinion as well are honesty, love, and happiness, as that is what we believe God would want for us to keep as values.

Santos - The real value of a human being is determined by how all the experiences and knowledge that he/she have gained through their lifetime and how they used it and affected other people. They might have used it for the greater good of the populace or for themselves. The measurement of their value would depend on the perspective of the different people that they have affected if it benefits them then they will surely have a high value but if it does not they their value would considerably be lower.

Eleazar - The basis of the real value of a human being is through our actions and how we help others through the help of the holy spirit and God because we are created in God's image and likeness.

Peralta - The best real value of  a human, is their heart/ morals.

Chan - I'm my opinion my basis are the values of the person.

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Bajwa, Bernardo, Gaw, Francisco, Malapitan, Yu, Zalamea

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Bajwa, Bernardo, Gaw, Francisco, Malapitan, Yu, Zalamea

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1. What are their perceptions about human person according to social media? What are their views on the worth/value of human being?

The human person uses social media to attempt to shape the way others perceive them. It can be seen on social media what the human person values and likes to see in others and themselves. Social media shows us that humans value connection. In social media, humans are seen as almost perfect beings. It hides the reality of humans by making them look perfect, hiding behind the struggles and reality that make us human.

2. In your own opinion, what is basis of the real value of human being?

The basis of the real value of a human being is a human being’s relationships. Humans are social creatures who thrive on relationships. Humanity is dependent on the love and care that they have for others. The value of a human being can be based on the good they bring to the world, and the good they do for themselves and others. And since we are made in the image of God, and we are the stewards of his creations. We are pretty valuable because our job is to take care of our home the earth .

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12A - Nepomuceno, Tamayo, Estonilo, Abobo, Del Rosario, Mahusay

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12A - Nepomuceno, Tamayo, Estonilo, Abobo, Del Rosario, Mahusay

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1. Social media platforms have been known to shape people's perceptions of themselves and others, sometimes in a negative way. Many users on social media focus on portraying an idealized image of themselves, their lifestyle, and their accomplishments, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem among those who compare themselves unfavorably. Additionally, some users may view others as objects or commodities, valuing them primarily for their looks or status. This narrow definition of worth can be damaging and promote a superficial view of human beings. On the other hand, social media can also provide a platform for people to connect, share their experiences, and build a sense of community. It can be a valuable tool for raising awareness about important issues and promoting positive social change. Overall, the perceptions and views about human beings on social media are complex and influenced by a variety of factors, including culture, societal norms, and personal values.

2. Human beings have certain inherent rights and dignities that cannot be violated or taken away. This means that every human being has the right to life, liberty, and security of person, as well as the right to be treated with respect and dignity. Another way to think about the value of a human being is through their contributions to society. Human beings have the ability to create, innovate, and contribute to the betterment of their communities and the world. This means that every human being has the potential to make a positive impact on the world around them, and this potential adds to their value.

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1.  sometimes social media can negatively affect a person by comparing themselves to other people that are unrealistic. that's why social media can be one of the reasons that a person can be emotionally affected because of what social media wants them to be that they cant be.

2. As a lasallian student, the basis of the real value of human being is, love, dignity, and happiness because this things cannot be exchanged or bought by any type of material nor money.

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Bonoan, Constantino, Miguel, Reyes and Valera

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Bonoan, Constantino, Miguel, Reyes and Valera

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1.
a. Man is as good as the work he does.
b. Man is expected to be stoic.
c. Man is expected to provide for his loved ones.
d. Man is expected to conform to social norms.
e. Man is expected to have high physical prowess.

2.
A: The real value of a human being is how much they can help the people around them and the community.

Reference:
https://onbeing.org/blog/jonathan-p-higgins-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-man/

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I can recall the first time that I asked the question, "What does it mean to be a man?" to a group of young men I was doing healing work with. In this particular situation, the young men were sharing their feelings about an exercise that each of them had just experienced, focused on the misogyny, sexism, and patriarchy that women often face in society.

Many of the young men shared that they immediately wanted to cry after the experience. Upon asking them why it seemed that they were emotionless during the exercise, they shared that they didn't allow themselves to exhibit such emotions because they needed to be strong for the other men in the group. The phrasing of "needing to man up" was used over 50 times, so much that I was not only exhausted, but perplexed.

It wasn't the first time I had heard the term "man-up" being used to describe the need that young men have to hide their emotions. I had been told to "man-up" by a family member after I said I didn't want to play football (or any sport really). I was also told that I needed to "man-up" after I found out my best friend died in the 9th grade and again after I experienced my first rejection letter to college.

I hear the phrase "man-up" used so frequently, I often wonder in what context the word "man" is being used and what it really says about how society views masculinity as a whole.

For years, I have grappled with this idea of maleness and masculinity from both a social and political lens. Society rarely provides space for men to be whole. Consider the "idea" of what it means to be a man in our society. When we define maleness, or masculinity, we are quick to assume that to be a man means being aggressive, loud, violent, and dominant. Even more, maleness and masculinity is often defined by one's gender, their gender presentation, and how they perform maleness and masculinity. Something that I have always found to be disturbing is how much of maleness and masculinity depends on one's genitals and what cis-gender men choose to do with said parts (and who they choose to do it with).

A common notion that is often not discussed when examining men and masculinity is how much emphasis is put on the performative aspect of being a man.

Very rarely are cis-men given space to interrogate and create a their own definition of masculinity that includes being emotionally/mentally sound and whole. Men often have to look outside of themselves for their first definition of what it means to be a man, so much so that it often leaves men in a dark and sad state of existence.

From sports to the playground, masculinity is coded with phrases like "boys will be boys" or my personal favorite, "that's just how boys/men are." The emotionally damaging "masculinization" of young men starts even before young men have a keen sense of self; often before they even have the developmental capacity to fully understand the binary (gender vs. performance of gender.) These gender roles and expectations of gender performance are often given out like candy, without a child being able to fully comprehend what they're ingesting.

This notion that to be a man means being angry or emotionally unavailable has always been something that intrigued me. As both a queer and Black man, I often question where these ideas began and why people continue to hold them in such high regard. As I continue to battle with the true definition of what it means to be a "man" and how heteronormative (and homonegative) the definition continues to be, I recognize that the toxic notion of masculinity is forced on young cis-men before they even know how to properly tie their shoes.

I can remember hearing conversations between my mother and my uncles about how fearful they were for me because I didn't exhibit the behaviors of masculinity. I was emotionally available, somewhat shy, and enjoyed connecting with people on a deeper level. Somehow, that was seen as effeminate and the men in my family worked tirelessly to "make me harder," common rhetoric used in the Black cis-male community.

It behooves me to say that the root definition of what it means to be a man or to perform masculinity here in America continues to be grounded in oppression, marginalization, and white supremacy. As I have done my own work to unlearn the toxic nature of masculinity, I now comprehend that the harm being done to many young cisgender men, specifically young white cisgender men, is often connected to noxious ideals of power, positionality, and the want/need for cisgender men to be seen as a dominant gender. I am even more certain of this with the reports of gun violence transfixing us here in the U.S.

In challenging masculinity as a harmful and sometimes deadly social construction, we have to acknowledge that being viewed in society as masculine is reputed as a gift, while being viewed as feminine is a curse. Even with all of the negative ideologies of maleness and masculinity that cisgender men (and society) consume, being seen as a "man" means being free from critique and the need to unlearn elements of sexism and patriarchy, even in moments when you are the reason for someone else's struggle and pain.

Films like The Mask You Live In and Tough Guise 2 examine the concept of performative masculinity and shine light on the lack of accountability that comes with maleness. They examine how young men are wired to "wage war" from a young age and encouraged to lean into concepts related to social dominance hierarchies. Cis-men, specifically cis-heterosexual men, are encouraged to take up any and all space, without questioning whether they are fully deserving of it.

A struggle that I have had as a queer cis-man of color is comprehending what maleness and masculinity means for me. I have never presented myself as a masculine. My voice is soft, I have always been called "pretty," and I am highly emotional - all things associated with femininity.

Though I have every right to be an aggressively violent person because of the things I have experienced as a queer Black man, I have chosen to unlearn maleness and masculinity as something ferocious. In my quest to redefine maleness and masculinity, I have started to understand that being a man means doing a great deal of self work.

My definition of "being a man" challenges me to speak openly and honestly about my thoughts and feelings. It's relearning how to speak from a truly genuine and unapologetic place. It's seeking out regular psychological therapy - something that many cis-men, specifically cis-Black men are taught not to do. But most important, it's knowing how to be honest with myself about about where my pain and trauma begin and working through it to heal.

Before challenging others to learn what it means to "man-up," I would challenge everyone to unlearn what it means to be a man in our society and find a definition that allows cis-men to be happy, whole people. We must teach men not to see maleness and masculinity as superior to femininity, but dangerous without it. We must engage men to stop seeing their maleness and masculinity as being something that they should fear, while encouraging them to embrace their full authentic truth.

It is only then that we can truly create a healthier definition of what it truly means to be a man.

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What Does it Mean to Be a Man? | The On Being Project

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I can recall the first time that I asked the question, "What does it mean to be a man?" to a group of young men I was doing healing work with. In this particular situation, the young men were sharing their feelings about an exercise that each of them had just experienced, focused on the misogyny, sexism, and patriarchy that women often face in society.

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1. What are their perceptions about human person according to social media? What are their views on the worth/value of human being?

2. In your own opinion, what is basis of the real value of human being?