1. Developing a Positive Self-Concept
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2. Self-Concept
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3. Self-Concept
Self-Concept is the perception a person has of their own identity
Developed using information acquired about themselves through experiences with others
Influenced by the opinions of others or the reinforcement of behaviour
It is neither positive or negative
Can cause us to feel good or bad about ourselves
We need to realize that we are all unique, which is GOOD!
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4. Biological Sex
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5. Biological Sex
Male Trans/Non-binary Female
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6. Biological Sex
Biological Sex generally refers to the sex assigned at birth based on external genitalia, but also includes internal reproductive structures, chromosomes (genes), hormone levels, and secondary sex characteristics such as breasts, facial and body hair, and fat distribution.
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8. Gender Identity
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9. Gender Identity
Gender Identity is how a person identifies based on their intrinsic sense of self with respect to being male, female, a combination of both, or neither, regardless of their biological sex.
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11. Sexual Orientation
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12. Sexual Orientation
Sexual Orientation (or attraction) is a term for the emotional, physical, romantic, sexual, and spiritual attraction, desire, or affection for another person.
Examples of sexual orientations include but are not limited to: asexual, heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian. Sexual orientation is much more accurately viewed as an attraction continuum that involves a range of gender identities, expressions, and biological sexes.
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14. Gender Expression
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15. Gender Expression
Gender Expression refers to the way a person expresses their gender identity (e.g., the way they dress, the length and style of their hair, the way they act or speak, the pitch of their voice, and their choice of whether or not to wear make-up.)
Understandings of gender expression are culturally specific and change over time.
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