CAFS Groups in Context (Grade A)
Summary:
The CAFS Groups in Context note is a detailed summary of the syllabus topic “Groups in Context” for Community and Family Studies in HSC Core 2. The note outlines two categories of groups: Category A groups, which include people with disabilities and youth, and Category B groups, which include LGBTI and homeless individuals. The note provides an overview of the challenges and issues faced by each of these groups and explores the ways in which society and community respond to their needs. The information is aimed at helping students gain a deeper understanding of the different groups in our society and the importance of addressing their unique needs and issues.
Excerpt:
CAFS Groups in Context
HSC Core 2: Groups in Context
| Category A Groups | |
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People with Disability |
Youth |
| Category B Groups | |
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LGBTI |
Homeless |
| CATEGORY A: People with Disabilities | ||
| Learn About | Learn To | Study Notes / Real-World Examples / Wellbeing Links |
| exploring the four specific groups within the community
• prevalence of each group within the community • individual diversity within each group • terminology used by the community to describe the group |
• utilise reliable sources of data to examine the nature of each group by considering the following questions:
– what is the prevalence of the group within Australia? – what determines whether an individual is part of the group? – how might individuals vary within the group? |
EXPLORING THE 4 SPECIFIC GROUPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Disability – a condition that may restrict a person’s mental, sensory or mobility functions to undertake or perform a task in the same way as others without a disability. ➔ Can result from genetic disorders, accidents or illnesses ➔ May affect mobility, ability to learn new things, or ability to communicate with others ◆ Can have numerous ‘PIPS’ Acronym P – physical I – intellectual P – psychological S – sensory Prevalence Within the Community ➔ Approximately 4.2 million people in Australia have a disability (1 in 5 people). ➔ 17.6% of females and 17.8% of males in Australia have a disability. |
| • recognise that the community uses positive and negative terminology to describe each group. Discuss oh the impact this might have on individuals within the group | ||
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