Cafs Notes Groups
Community and Family Studies | Groups in Context | HSC Core Topic |
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Identifying groups with specific needs * Identify special characteristics of each group in order to justify why each should be considered a unique entity * Describe people who belong to different groups within society by: * Identifying the needs of the people in these groups * Evaluating the access of these groups in resources
GAY AND LESBIANE
-Sexual orientation towards same sex
-Need more acceptance and support because they feel isolated
-Health needs of HIV/AIDS
-Discriminated against
-Socially isolated
-Low self esteem
-Poor identity and self image
NEEDS
Access to Services
-Health support that promotes sexual protection, physical and mental health: AIDS Council of NSW (ACON)
-media that informs about gay-friendly events and services: Sydney Star Observer
Gay and Lesbiane Rights Lobby Group is a support group that helps them access resources equitably, fights for their rights and anti-discrimination
Twenty10: social organisation for them to raise self-esteem and network with others, and cope with societys stereotypical attitudes. Targets the youth.
-Need education about sexuality & safe sex. Hard to access this.
-Have to educate public about them to reduce homophobia.
-Employment: need protection from discrimination, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Financial Support: don't become parents so generally have better socio-economic status. Law still recognises them as a couple so they stil get the same certain legal rights financially.
Health:
-need education about sexual health to avoid getting HIV/AIDS. Fear of underaged gay sex (under 18) limits their access to medical attention,
-Problems of substance and alcohol abuse, higher suicide rates, depression due to rejection and discrimination
-Need to find safe housing in area without discrimination & harassment.
-Need safety and security without gay hate,
tien
[Pick the date] |
Identifying groups with specific needs * Identify special characteristics of each group in order to justify why each should be considered a unique entity * Describe people who belong to different groups within society by: * Identifying the needs of the people in these groups * Evaluating the access of these groups in resources
GAY AND LESBIANE
-Sexual orientation towards same sex
-Need more acceptance and support because they feel isolated
-Health needs of HIV/AIDS
-Discriminated against
-Socially isolated
-Low self esteem
-Poor identity and self image
NEEDS
Access to Services
-Health support that promotes sexual protection, physical and mental health: AIDS Council of NSW (ACON)
-media that informs about gay-friendly events and services: Sydney Star Observer
Gay and Lesbiane Rights Lobby Group is a support group that helps them access resources equitably, fights for their rights and anti-discrimination
Twenty10: social organisation for them to raise self-esteem and network with others, and cope with societys stereotypical attitudes. Targets the youth.
-Need education about sexuality & safe sex. Hard to access this.
-Have to educate public about them to reduce homophobia.
-Employment: need protection from discrimination, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Financial Support: don't become parents so generally have better socio-economic status. Law still recognises them as a couple so they stil get the same certain legal rights financially.
Health:
-need education about sexual health to avoid getting HIV/AIDS. Fear of underaged gay sex (under 18) limits their access to medical attention,
-Problems of substance and alcohol abuse, higher suicide rates, depression due to rejection and discrimination
-Need to find safe housing in area without discrimination & harassment.
-Need safety and security without gay hate,