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SEXH5008: Sex and Society
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2020 unit information
This unit will explore determinants of sexuality from a societal perspective, with particular reference to their potential impacts on public health. Social science theories of sexuality will be considered, and cross-cultural and historical accounts of sexual practices will be reviewed. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of diversity, culture, society, environment, life experiences, personal beliefs and health on sexual activity and potential public health impacts on sexual and reproductive health including HIV. Course content will include diversity, adolescent sexual development, sex education, sexual assault, gender, sexual orientation and sexual behaviour.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sexual Health |
| Credit points | 2 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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SEXH5414 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe the societal and cultural determinants of an individual’s experience of their sexuality
- LO2. discuss in depth the observed changes in sexual behaviour over time in the NSW context and comment on the public health impact of such changes
- LO3. analyse the impact of factors, such as the media, education, policy and law, on outcomes such as the sexual development of children and adolescents, the experience of LGBTI individuals or victims of sexual assault.
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