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In your own words:

The health and well-being surrounding sex, sexual activities, and the human body.

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3/06/2025: What things would we learn about in Sexual Health?

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3/06/2025: What things would we learn about in Sexual Health?

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Some possible topics and ideas we would discuss could be things like:

How puberty works and how we can take care of ourselves and our bodies

Becoming informed on safe sex using contraceptives.

What behaviors can arise when growing up and maturing

How to manage and communicate your needs to another person (platonic or romantic relationship)

Addressing stereotypes

Sexual health rights

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Scenario:

James took his friend Ben's phone. As a joke, he sent a text message to Ben's partner Jordan, saying that he wanted to break up. Very distressed, Jordan rang Ben's phone to talk to Ben about it. When James answered the phone, he tells Jordan to lighten up, and that it was a joke.

Thoughts:

James was acting really immaturely

Jokes are not jokes when someone feels hurt by them

Instead, James should have apologized and learned from his actions, as they negatively affected the other two individuals in the situation

Additionally, James violated Ben's privacy, which shows how after this event, Ben may feel as if he cannot trust his friend anymore

Telling Ben to "lighten up", shows James' disregard for Ben's feelings and his misunderstanding of how his actions have impacted others

To improve:

Think before acting - is sending a joking message really going to make somebody laugh?

Respecting boundaries - do not try and take or interfere with somebody's personal belongings

Apologizing and telling the truth

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Attributes, behaviours, roles that society associates with masculinity & femininity:

Masculinity:

Usually associated with strength, power, determination, being brave, superior(traits)

Colours like: blue, green,

Occupation: tradies, police officers, military, corporate, mainly being in roles of power, high powered careers

Other: going to the gym

Being natural leaders and in important roles of power

Sports and physical activity

Femininity:

Looking pretty, makeup, being nice and polite, wearing dresses, being modest

Colours: pink, purple

Occupation: cosmetologist, nurse, hair dresser, house wife, homemakers, teachers,

Other: yoga, pilates

Being nurturing and expressing their emotions well

Gentle

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10/06/2025 What is the impact of fixed/strict ideas about masculinity on society/individuals?

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10/06/2025 What is the impact of fixed/strict ideas about masculinity on society/individuals?

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A fixed idea is a persistently held belief or notion that cannot be changed or modified. On the other hand, a strict idea is a belief that is limiting, and adheres to specific principles or standards. The impact of a fixed/strict idea about masculinity on society is that males are usually forced to conform to these masculine stereotypes. Strict beliefs such as hiding emotions, displaying strength, and being a true leader could negatively impact both males and females, with males men feeling like they have to stick to one personality, and women feeling excluded from certain traits. Specifically, being told to "man up", and "stop being a girl", can cause men to hide and bottle away their feelings, which can cause them to spiral emotionally, by feeling as if they have no one to talk to because of these expectations. Additionally, men who choose to prioritize their mental health may be seen as weak and feminine, due to the stigma surrounding being vulnerable. The additional pressure of being strong and dominant causes terrible problems among both men and women, as they may feel as if they need to become controlling and aggressive to assert their position in a situation, which could possibly lead to relationship problems and violence.

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What messages could young people receive from viewing pornography?

Some possible messages that could be given to younger people is that certain genders need to perform certain acts, that sex can go on for a really long time, that if two people begin sex - they have to finish and can't change their mind, and that no one talks and communicates. Many pornographic scenes do not show consent, which could volunteer the idea to young audiences that they do not need to ask their other partner their opinion when engaging in sex. Additionally, the way that pornography is set up creates this unrealistic view that sex is wild and perfect, which is rarely ever true.

What are some of the potential legal, social and/or personal impacts of viewing pornography?

Legal:

Illegal for people under 18 to view pornography

Sharing explicit content

Illegal to share pornographic content with children under 18

Social:

Someone who views porn may experiences bullying and teasing form peers, friends and family

Harmful gender stereotypes and misinformation regarding sex may affect how others treat people and what they expect from other

Trust issues with friends and family if news of viewing this media is found

Personal:

Body image issues & insecurity: Consistent exposure to unrealistic and "perfect" bodies in these forms of media could lead to self-esteem issues

Additionally, leading to broken relationships with friends, as the pornographic may continue to influence their self perception of a perfect body (causing them to compare themselves to their friend, as a possibility?)

Individuals might feel ashamed due to the explicit content that they view, possibly leading to distancing relationships, not communicating with people close to you, etc

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How is difference treated in school?

Glenunga centres itself around diversity in general, as it welcomes and accepts people from different backgrounds, personalities, interests, etc.

How have you approached difference?

I treat differences as something I can accept, and while I see and acknowledge these differences, I don't treat people better than others based on their differences. I believe in accepting, acknowledging and supporting everyone, regardless of these characteristics that make us unique.

How could things be better at school with regard to difference?

Some ways to make sure that difference is regarded better at school could be teaching lessons about Stepping Out in class, encouraging students to call out behaviour such as bullying, and to make sure everyone is supported.

What can you change personally in how you respond to difference?

A few methods that I could use to make sure I am treating everyone with respect and equality are being inclusive during group work and conversations, supporting others, and making sure that everyone feels accepted.

How do I differ from the person in my scenario?

While both myself and the person are women, she is an aboriginal person and I am white. She is also regarded as being extremely smart and good at school, which I guess technically aligns with myself, but it depends on her age and what her actual abilities are (she is most likely a lot smarter than me). IN terms of different, our cultural backgrounds are extremely different, which could indicate certain areas surrounding opportunities. Because of my privileges as a white person, I have various opportunities with my education, sport, jobs, etc. On the other hand, Aboriginal Rights have been such a large problem in Australia, as almost 60 years ago, Indigenous Australians were barely recognized as people. Because of the years of racism and prejudice against this group of people, the person in my scenario, while being smart, may not be offered various opportunities to assumptions that adults make about her.

What have you learnt from participating in the activity?

SO many people are highly advantaged, and many extremely disadvantaged, mainly due to these social stigmas and assumptions we have of people. As a society we should learn to create an inclusive and equal (but also equitable) society, where everyone has the opportunities that they need to succeed in life.

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What are some positive outcomes of challenging discrimination and transphobia for the transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary community? How does it benefit everyone in society?

There can be numerous positive outcomes for gender diverse people. These can include, but are not limited to: feeling included and accepted into society, having more opportunities and careers, and feeling comfortable to celebrate their identity without feelings of discrimination.

While it may not seem like the whole of society will benefit, it can help individuals become more open-minded and accepting of views that may seem (stereotypically) "too different" or "not right". While people may not fully grasp the idea of it, becoming accepting of these ideas, along with treating gender diverse people with respect, can also improve your character and the way that you show kindness.

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Scenario: Someone you know from school asks you to send them some photos of yourself. You feel flattered, until they ask you to undress for the pictures. You are worried about what they might say or do if you say 'no'.

What are some aggressive, passive, and assertive ways of responding to this scenario?

A completely aggressive way of response would be to threaten the person with violence or to blackmail them with embarrassing information. While the question they asked is extremely inappropriate and disrespectful, the way you respond could determine how the other person reacts.

A passive approach would be to comply with the person's request, even if you feel uncomfortable doing so. Passively responding is quite unhealthy and can have a large effect on you, as it reinforces this concept into you that you must say yes/no, based on what a person is asking or requesting. You should never feel like you have to say yes/no to a person, as it can affect you mentally.

The correct way would be to respond assertively. This could be by politely telling them, "I don't feel comfortable showing my body to you. A normal photo would be better instead. Please don't ask me again." This shows both a duality in politeness and in staying firm and assertive in the situation. It's important to maintain politeness in respect in all situations and conversations, but affirming your stance in the situation and staying true to what you think aids in communicating your opinions and feelings

How do body language and tone of voice affect this?

The correct way in this situation would be to have a neutral text/speech tone, by remaining both polite but firm with your opinions on this issue. Making your body appear larger, yelling with a loud voice, and using harsh words when communicating can either aggravate or create fear in a situation. Additionally, being passive and conforming to a question when you don't agree will only create a larger barrier of mistrust and miscommunication.

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My understanding of an intimate relationship:

An intimate relationship is defined by various aspects such as being deeply emotional, intellectual and physical. Trust and respect are major parts of an intimate relationship for it to prosper and develop.

Some ways that people in an intimate relationship might show that they love or care for each other:

Showing love through words of affirmation

Participating in acts of service : driving them around, cooking for them, cleaning the house, helping them with work

Physical touch

Spending quality of time together: dates, dinner, outings, picnics, hanging out at home

Recieving gifts

Giving special presents/gifts/meaningful things to your partner

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An infographic completed on Chlamydia, a common STI:

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How might someone respond to these excuses in order to assert for the use of condoms, or to indicate that they will not continue with sexual activity if a condom is not used?

Answer how you would respond:

They're such a passion killer

Not really. A condom doesn't limit the experience. It only changes it by ensuring that this doesn't result in a unplanned pregnancy.

We're monogamous. We don't need them now.

Just because we're monogamous doesn't mean we shouldn't use one. While we may not get an STD because we're monogamous, this could still result in a pregnancy.

I don't have a condom with me.

If you don't have one, we can try another time when we do have a condom. Or, we could run up to the store. Either way, when having sex with protection, ensuring a new condom is available helps prevent pregnancy.

They're against my beliefs.

If condoms are really against your beliefs, then we don't need to continue. We could talk about other ways to navigate this problem.

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What does sexual health mean in your own words, now, after a full unit of this topic?

A state of physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being surrounding sexuality. It can include concepts such as respectful approaches to sexual relationships and partners, being free from discrimination, taking responsibility for one's health & their partners, and making informed decisions around sexual activity.