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Being Ahika, Impact on individuals and society - Toxic Masculinity

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Being Ahika, Impact on individuals and society - Toxic Masculinity

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Impact on Individuals

They cannot be themselves

They feel pressured by society to "man up"

True personality is discouraged and/or surpressed

Depression

Hanging out/trying to fit in with different people

Surpresses all emotions

Mysogyny, as men are forced to surpress emotions

Low self-esteem, as men are understimated by other people and even women

Impact on Society

Misogyny, because people force Men not to cry, be vulnerable or express their pain

Inequality, as Men are forced to be masculine and Women are forced to be feminine

Society seems more bordered, and sexism arises

Ignorance of personal traumas, which leads to suicidal behaviours

Domestic Abuse, which can cause PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression and anxiety

Gender-based violence, towards men

How can everyone feel safe being themselves in Glenunga?

Encourage people to be themselves so they are comfortable in an equal environment

Demote toxic masculinity around the school and also the city

Let people be vulnerable with who they are and help them instead of using toxic masculinity to "motivate them"

Do not tell people to "be a man" and prevent them from crying; That suppresses emotions.

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Relationships and Sexual Health flashcards

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Relationships and Sexual Health flashcards

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1. Horrible learning tool for sex. Seek a helpful role model who is fit to teaching you about Relationships and Sexual Health.

2. Legal: Rape and abuse

Social: Disrupted sex life

Personal: Ruined mental health

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2. What could somebody do (including where they could seek help) if they were having problems in a relationship?

The abused partner can seek help through any helpline available online or in person. They can also seek therapy or couples counselling to ease their pain, and a family member or friend can help the abused person to get through and stick up for him/herself.

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1. They can get it from helplines and websites

2. Shine SA, NSW health

3. Trusted adults

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1. Positive outcomes of challenging homophobic, biphobic or transphobic discrimination because this leads to increased safety and wellbeing for these types of people. This can later lead to improved mental health, and accepting society, greater access to affirming mental healthcare, belonging and self-acceptance.

2. Economically, workplaces and companies can become more successful after encouraging gender diversity and equality as it can keep employees happy and motivated and prevent serious or legal issues arising in the workplace, including bullying and harassment.

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1. Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a bacterial STI that is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact

This disease leads to pelvic inflammation, cramps and irregular bleeding

In 2022, it was estimated that over 91 000 women aged 15-29 get Chlamydia, with less than half being diagnosed with this STI

67% of infections are accounted from young people aged 15-29

To treat this STI, individuals need to take doxycycline for 7 days (1 week) or a single dose of azithromycin

The best way to prevent this STI is safe sex, using condoms or dental dams during any type of sex, anal, vaginal or oral.

Myth: People know if they have Chlamydia

Myth: It only affects women

Myth: It can be transmitted only through vaginal sex

Fact: The STI is often asymptomatic, meaning most people do not exprience any symptoms

Fact: Anyone sexually active can get Chlamydia

Fact: This can happen through any type of sex