AS 91239 · 5 credits · Internal
Sexuality and gender
Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
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This standard asks you to analyse real-world issues connected to sexuality and gender, understanding why they happen and how to fix them. You need to identify the different influences (personal, social, family, cultural) that shape people's gender and sexual identity, then develop practical strategies—both personal and societal—that improve people's wellbeing and treat everyone fairly.
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- ·Identify and explain the personal, interpersonal, and societal influences that shape gender and sexual identity for individuals or groups
- ·Analyse a real issue related to sexuality or gender by breaking down why that issue exists
- ·Recommend strategies at the personal level (individual actions), interpersonal level (peer, family, group actions), and societal level (systemic or community change)
- ·Explain how your recommended strategies reflect social justice values—fairness, equity, and the collective good
- ·Consider how personal, interpersonal, and societal strategies work together to address the issue comprehensively
You explain the influences on gender and sexual identity, identify an issue, and suggest a mix of personal, interpersonal, and societal strategies that reflect social justice values.