Gender and family health (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Trish David (Gippsland) + Meredith McIntyre (Peninsula)
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students will be expected to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between biological sex and gender 2. Discuss contemporary issues in sexual and reproductive health in their cultural context 3. Discuss the role of the family and society in the socialization of sex roles and behaviours 4. Describe the role of gender in the formation of attitudes and practices in relation to health and illness 5. Analyse their own background to determine prejudices and mores about sexuality and family structure and function 6. Assist in the development of self and peers through discussion about gender and health 7. Demonstrate the ability to critique social attitudes to sex, gender and the family 8. Apply theoretical frameworks to an investigation of men's and women's health services in their area 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the difference issues confronting men's and women's health in rural and urban areas
Assessment: 3 selected pieces of 450 words: 45% + essay 3000 words: 55%
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