Gym Unit 1: Relationships

Question 1

What is a right

Answer 1

An entitlement to perform or not perform certain actions, either legally or morally

Question 2

What is Human rights and freedom

Answer 2

• the Canadian charter of rights and freedom sets out our rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society.
• all rights to equal protection, + benefits of the law w/o discrimination

Question 3

What is cultural diversity

Answer 3

Looking on closing the gap between different legislation and policies
- figuring out a balance between different faiths and our belief systems

Question 4

What is responsibility in a relationship

Answer 4

-having a duty and being accountable for ones action. Responsible people do what needs to be done, fulfill their obligations, use good judgement and don’t let people down. If we neglect this, the relationship may become unhealthy / unsafe

Question 5

What is gender

Answer 5

• refers to the relationship between men and women

- set of characteristics that identifies the social behaviours between women and men and the relationship between them

Question 6

What is gender equality

Answer 6

Fairness between two genders

Question 7

What is sexism

Answer 7

Discriminating individuals and groups on the basis of their sex

Question 8

What is homophobia

Answer 8

The fear, discust, or hatred towards gays, lesbians, and/or bisexuals people or homosexual feelings in oneself. Sex role stereotypes

Question 9

What is heterosexism

Answer 9

The assumption that everyone is hetero - sexual. It is a form of oppression that targets gays, lesbians and bisexuals people. Confers rights and privileges to hetero sexual people that are denied to gay , lesbian and bisexual

Question 10

What is sexual identity

Answer 10

The way you act, personality and how to you feel about your self (because you are male or female)

Question 11

What is human sexuality

Answer 11

Identifies the biological differences between men and women

Question 12

What is gender identity

Answer 12

Your identification of yourself as man or women based on the gender you feel to be

Question 13

What is sexual orientation

Answer 13

A person sexual, emotional and romantic attraction towards members of the same sex, opposite or both

Question 14

What is heterosexual

Answer 14

A person who is sexually, emotionally, and romantically attracted to a person to the opposite sex

Question 15

What is homosexual

Answer 15

A person who is sexually, emotionally, and romantically attracted to the same sex

Question 16

What is gay

Answer 16

A man or women who are attracted to members of the same sex

Question 17

What is lesbian

Answer 17

Females who are attracted to other females

Question 18

What is bisexual

Answer 18

A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to people whose biological sex is different than the same as ones own

Question 19

What is transgender

Answer 19

Individual whose gender identity, characteristics or expressions differ from most people of that person gender

Question 20

What is intersex

Answer 20

Any individual who has anatomic characteristics of both sexes or whose external genitalia are ambiguous

Question 21

What is coming out

Answer 21

A term that means openly declaring that one is lesbian, gay or bi

Question 22

What is a sexuality

Answer 22

The lack of sexual attraction to others

Question 23

What is discrimination

Answer 23

Is understood as a practice or action, whether intentional or not, impose burdens,obligations or disadvantages to an individual or group that are not imposed on others or that withholds or limits opportunities/benefits and disadvantages a libel to others
- ex. Race, sex place of origin, colour, disability, marital status

Question 24

What is harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or gender identity

Answer 24

• physical assault or interference
• inappropriate display or transmission
• sexist jokes
• offensive or insulting remarks

Question 25

If you see discrimination..

Answer 25

Seek advice, take action, keep records

Question 26

What is the ideal decision making model

Answer 26

I -> identify the problem
D -> Discuss the situation 
E -> evaluate each situation (pro vs cons)
A -> act (pick one)
L -> learn from it