Interpret, critique, and question the stigma associated with individuals, families, and communities living with/affected by non-curable infections/diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C and for those who advocate for them.
| (a) |
Evaluate and respond to sources of, and information about, the provincial, national, and international impact of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
| (b) |
Recognize and question community prejudices. |
| (c) |
Examine stigmas associated with non-curable infections/diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. |
| (d) |
Examine the impact of the stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C on the individual, the family, and the community. |
| (e) |
Identify and question stigmas often attached to people who advocate for those infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. |
| (f) |
Determine the effects of stigmas of association with/advocacy for those living with/affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. |
| (g) |
Analyze how some non-curable infections, including HIV and Hepatitis C infection, are linked to risky behaviours, not to particular groups of people, and examine the stigma associated with risky behaviours (e.g., intravenous drug use, unprotected sex). |
| (h) |
Determine that risky behaviours are often more prevalent in vulnerable/marginalized populations and discuss why these populations may be more at risk. |
| (i) |
Examine health promotion strategies that reinforce and/or address the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. |
Portions of this DVD could be used at each middle level grade to support the achievement of particular grade-level outcomes.
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).
Content includes:
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
- Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
- Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
- CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools