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What is deviant in one culture may even be celebrated in another. For instance, in some parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Muslim Africa, women are traditionally circumcised. Known as “excision” or “clitoridectomy,” the process involves cutting off the clitoris and sewing shut the labia, typically without any anesthesia.

The adolescent stage of development means a phase of extreme transformation and growth in an individual which encompass various aspects of development such as physical, mental, social, and emotional.

To be able to share his/her unique characteristics, habits, and experiences is important to an adolescent or teenager.

Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.