Aims & Goals
Aim
Sexuality, Women and Gender Studies is a humanities or in Saskatchewan K-12 system a Social Studies class, thus the purpose fits in with the Aims and Goals of the Social Studies Saskatchewan. The excerpt below is from page 11 of the 2020, updated Saskatchewan Psychology 30 curriculum,
The purpose of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Social Sciences is to help students know and appreciate the past, understand the present, influence the future, and make connections between events and issues of the past, the present, and the future. Further, its purpose is to make students aware that, just as contemporary events have been shaped by actions taken by people in the past, they have the opportunity to shape the future. The ultimate aim is for students who have a sense of themselves as active participants and citizens in an inclusive, culturally diverse, interdependent world.
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Goals
Similar to the aim, the goals for Sexuality, Women and Gender studies fit into the four Social Studies education goals, which are:
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“• examine the local, Indigenous, and global interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies, cultures, and nations (Interactions and Interdependence).
• analyse the dynamic relationships of people with the land, environments, events, and ideas as they have affected the past, shape the present, and influence the future (Dynamic Relationships).
• investigate the processes and structures of power and authority, and the implications for individuals, communities, and nations (Power and Authority).
• examine various worldviews about the use and distribution of resources and wealth in relation to the needs of individuals, communities, nations, and the natural environment, and contribute to sustainable development (Resources and Wealth)” (Saskatchewan Curriculum, 2020).
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Outcomes & Indicators
Outcomes SWGS 30 (Sexuality, Women and Gender Studies 30)
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1 Investigate multiple types of relationships from multiple Cultures in Canada.
a. Understanding meaningful relationships
b. Differentiating between healthy and unhealthy relationships
c. Discussing alternatives to sex in various relationship situations
d. Exploring the history of romantic relationships in Canada, including Indigenous women's experiences
e. Investigating the history of gender acceptance leading to rights for gay marriage in Canada and North America
2 Investigate the history of the Feminist Movement within Canada, and North America
a. Define feminism
b. Analyse waves of feminism over the years, what were their main focus of advocacy were especially within Canada
c. Introducing intersectionality and terminology such as; patriarchy, sexism, objectification, misogyny and social construction.
d. How do these issues come to light in Saskatchewan society?
e. Investigate and explore MMIWG issues in Canada, the important need for continued feminist work in Canada
f. Research project on a famous woman in Canadian or Saskatchewan history, exploring how intersectionalities work against people
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3 Investigate intersectionality in regards to Gender Studies
a. Introducing key terms such as sex, gender, cisgender, transgender, gender roles, gender fluidity, and masculinity
b. Examining the history of gender and gendered family roles
c. Understanding traditional Indigenous ways and monarchical society's balance
d. Exploring gender in the workforce, sustainability, and gender equality worldwide
e. Analyse media and its influence on gender
f. Discuss politics and gender
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4 Examine Sexual Health in general; including discussions of consent, safe practices, medications, assaults, and assessing resources locally.
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Promoting sex positivity
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Educating on safe sex practices, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community
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Discussing medications related to sexual health
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Understanding consent
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Addressing sexual assault
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Identifying and accessing resources like sexual health centres, hospitals, and GSA clubs
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5 Understand the responsibilities associated with the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional changes of post puberty.
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Exploring the history of menstruation in society and medicine
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Explain the process of menstruation and spermatogenesis.
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Analyzing women and men's hormone cycles
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Discussing menstrual products and safety, including the risks of toxic shock
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6 Examine maternal healthcare in a holistic way, physically, mentally, socially and spiritually with a feminist lens.
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Investigating the role of midwives in childbirth
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Compare and contrast birthing practices/ support for mother and baby around the world
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Acknowledge and address the historical and systemic biases in healthcare that may have marginalised women’s physical wellbeing.
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Recognize the impact of societal expectations, stigmas, and power dynamics on women’s mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Addressing social determinants of health and explore advocacy for equality in access to healthcare resources
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Challenge institutional bias that may impact spiritual well-being, explore options for spiritual birthing experiences locally and worldwide.
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7 Design and carry out a detailed exploration of one or more topics of personal interest relevant to SWGS 30 using a feminist lens.
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Designing and carrying out a detailed exploration of one or more personal topics relevant to Sexuality, Women, and Gender Studies
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Zine project building students' voices and dialogues, focusing on social justice issues
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Encouraging community involvement in the youth creation project