Sem 2 Flashcards
Identity: Body Image
We live in a society that idealises the perfect body. Unrealistic standards negatively affect our identity by lowering sel-esteem and leading to mental health issues and eating disorders.
Identity: Media Influences
Opinions and stereotypes are formed through media
Identity: Culture and Community
Cultures influence factors such as our behavior, our relationships, and how we dress.
Identity: Personal Views
Identity: Family, Friends, Society
Family - Influential when younger and can provide values about morals, manners, behavior, tolerance, and respect.
Friends - Have a greater influence as we mature
Societal - Common beliefs societal issues
Identity: Socialisation
The boundaries of feminine or masculine have been well defined and socially accepted. This can be confusing.
Identity: Personal Views
Opinions about a range of things affect the decisions we make and the way we behave.
Identity: Goals and Achievements
Past achievements - Our percieved abilities affect what we think we can achieve
Goals for the future - Defines who we want to be
Stereotypes
Overgeneralised beliefs about groups of people.
Gender roles
- Female: nurturing, gentle, and subordinate
- Males: Strong, domineering, physical, no emotion
Gender and sport
Recently sporting events have been pursued by both genders
Gender and bodies
Both genders have different perceptions on how they want to look
Teenage Stereotypes
Not all hormone driven, rude, and moody.
Relationship Skills
Skills needed to maintain positive relationships
- Communication
- Seeking help
- Providing feedback
- Informed consent
- Negotiating needs
- Asserting stances
- Resilience
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts can be resolved through mediators, communication, and finding compromises
Disrespectful Relationships
It is necessary to communicate, if that doesn’t work, move away from disrespectful relationships and seek help.
Power Balance
Power balances are necessary for healthy relationships
Upstander Behavior
Intervene with bullying incidents
Cyberbullying
Persistent and unstoppable online bullying