Community and Family Studies

HSC Enrichment Day

2010

Groups in Context

Gay and Lesbian

Groups in Context: Gay and Lesbian

Focus Question

For TWO groups you have studied, assess the extent to which community structures assist in resolving conflict between the group and the wider society. (10 marks)

Groups In Focus

Gay and Lesbian

‘Learn About’

• Identifying specific need groups – Gay and Lesbian

• Legal and social definition• Characteristics

• Needs• Conflict between group and community interests

Social and LegalDefinitions

Legal Definition:As defined by the government or

government body.

Social Definition:As defined by societal attitudes and

perceptions.

Overview

Characteristics of theGay and Lesbian group

ExamplesThose who are same sex attracted.44% state that they have been verbally abused (La Trobe University, 2005)Same sex marriages are not legal in AustraliaGLBT – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgenderTend to suffer more from mental health issues such as depression.

Gay and Lesbian Needs

Identify the needs of the gay and lesbian group.

S – SAFETY AND SECURITYH – HousingE – Education

H – HEALTHA –ACCESS TO SERVICESS – Self Esteem

S – SENSE OF IDENTITYE – EmploymentF – Financial Support

SHE

HAS

SEF

Needs Stimulus

Needs Stimulus

GAY COUPLES CAN’T ADOPT KIDS

Hopes of same sex couples being sanctioned to adopt children have been dashed by the government.

After a lengthy committee inquiry which recommended adoption to be legal for gay couples, NSW Community Services Minister Linda Burney said the law would not be changed.

She blamed a lack of consensus among committee members which she said reflected division in the community. “The committee was given examples of successful parenting and fostering by gay and lesbian couples and in these case studies, adoption provided permanence, stability and security so important to children” she said.“However, I am also aware that there are very deeply held, divergent views on this issue and that is why a decision on this matter will not be taken at this stage.”

Daily Telegraph Friday 8th January 2010.

GAY COUPLES CAN’T ADOPT KIDS

Hopes of same sex couples being sanctioned to adopt children have been dashed by the government.

After a lengthy committee inquiry which recommended adoption to be legal for gay couples, NSW Community Services Minister Linda Burney said the law would not be changed.

She blamed a lack of consensus among committee members which she said reflected division in the community. “The committee was given examples of successful parenting and fostering by gay and lesbian couples and in these case studies, adoption provided permanence, stability and security so important to children” she said.“However, I am also aware that there are very deeply held, divergent views on this issue and that is why a decision on this matter will not be taken at this stage.”

Daily Telegraph Friday 8th January 2010.

Focus Question

For TWO groups you have studied, assess the extent to which community structures assist in resolving conflict between the group and the wider society. (10 marks)

BOS VERB – ASSESS – Make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes, results or size

Syllabus PointsOther

interesting information

Community Structures

ConflictCommunity Structure

How Does is Assist?

How Well Does It Assist?