Lesson 2 - Gender, Respect and Relationships
Lesson 2 - Gender, Respect and Relationships
Lesson 2 - Gender, Respect and Relationships
and Relationships
Lesson 2 - Gender & Sex
Understanding the difference between Gender & Sex
• Gender
The word gender describes the differences between girls and boys and men and women that are shaped by culture,
traditions and history, and the way that societies organise what boys and girls, men and women are expected to do.
This includes things like the way people are expected to dress and behave.
Gender roles and expectations are learned, meaning they can change over time, vary from culture to culture, and
play out differently at different stages of life.
Gender Identity Terms: Transgender, Cisgender, Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, Gender Neutral and more..
• Sex
We use the word sex to describe the biology of being born male, female or intersex.
Activity 1: Understanding pronouns
Pronouns are words used to refer to a person other than their name.
They, She and He are all examples of common pronouns. Some people also prefer less common pronouns.
They, Xe (pronounced Zee) and Ey (pronounced ay) are a few common gender-neutral pronouns. They’re basically
pronouns that don’t imply ‘male’ or ‘female’.
There are lots of reasons why it’s important to use the correct pronouns a person prefers, but the simple answer is it
can make a person feel that you see them for who they are and make them feel safe.
Changing the words you use in general can be harder than expected, but making the effort can go a really long way.
https://pronouns.minus18.org.au/ - Game
Activity 2: A question of gender
The aim of this activity is to examine your understanding of gender as a social
construction.
It is important to remember the class ground rules and practices to keep you all safe, as the
activities are starting to look at case studies that will help you to explore your own and
other students’ perceptions, attitudes and understanding in relation to gender and aspects
of sexuality.
Activity 2: A question of gender
Complete the following sentence stems…
● 1. One of the things I enjoy most about being the sex I was born, is… I’m already at an advantage
in society because of the gender I was born, and I acknowledge this privilege
● 2. My family would describe me as… easy going, laidback & carefree
● 3. My friends would say that I was…
● 4. I act powerfully when…
● 5. Because of the sex that I was born, I am expected… to provide, be strong, and not show too
much emotion.
● 6. If I were born as the opposite sex, I would probably enjoy…
● 7. Being the sex I was born as, I strongly challenge the expectation that I should… Not show
emotion or be able to talk about feelings and sensitive topics with others.
● 8. The most important things in my life are… my family, friends and the students I teach
Activity: A question of gender
Because I am a....
Because I am a boy, I am expected to… Because I am a girl, I am expected to…
Activity: A question of gender
Answer the discussion questions