My iPhone is glued to my hand most of time, probably opening social media hundreds of times a day. Each time I’m flooded pictures of tall tanned hourglass figured women. Their thousands or millions of followers would agree they have the perfect bodies with no cellulite, stretch marks or acne is sight. They have the Kardashian/Jenner look with big breasts, slim waist, arms and legs but large hips and booty. Yet these features on one person are so incredibly unattainable, with only a small amount of the population naturally having this body type.
Kylie Jenner flaunting her 'perfect' hourglass figure
Kim Kardashian showing off her booty
I'm finding it difficult to come to terms with the proportions of my body. My body confidence and self-worth have been very negatively affected by these Instagram models and their photo shopped ‘ideal bodies’. Even from a young age when I looked in the mirror I thought I was not beautiful or worthy as a person because didn’t look like these models/celebrities. My cellulite and stretch marks made me feel unattractive because ‘beautiful’ people didn’t have them. The ideal body has evolved and changed so much through history which really emphasises that it is socially constructed mindset. But now there is an even greater emphasis placed on appearances and looking a certain way. The ‘ideal body types’ have been ingrained into women’s minds through constant viewing of these images on social media. This is then reinforced when celebrities are judged and scrutinising for having different or ‘imperfect’ bodies.
Ideal Bodies throughout history (clink on picture for link to video)
I have not mostly come to terms with my body and I don't know if I will ever completely love and accept myself. Although I am slowly learning to accept different parts of myself. I've realised that all bodies are beautiful no matter the size of your nipples, thighs, waist, labia or any other part of the body. Being different and unique is beautiful and women shouldn’t be put down because they don’t look a certain way. We should be celebrating the wonderful bodies of women because we can create and nurture life, which is something truly amazing! ~ B
Week 3 ~ Women in Advertising and the Media - Implications for Social Inequalities and Women's Health
Women are portrayed as sexual objects in advertising and the media, so apparently if we wear short, tight fitted clothing ‘we asked for it’.
Many schools without uniforms around the world prohibit female’s from wearing clothing that doesn’t come to their knees or cover their shoulders/collar bones as it ‘distracts’ the male students’. Whereas the males have very little to no dress code at all. So, why are young girl’s bodies being sexualised? It shouldn’t matter what clothing we wear. Why are we not teaching boys how to be productive despite that fact that they can see a pair of shoulders? And why are we not teaching males to respect women’s bodies and choices of clothing? Why do we have to cover us just because men cannot control their sexual urges and their wandering eyes?
If males received this type of education women bodies wouldn’t be sexualised. Women wouldn’t have to fear public spaces, think about covering their bodies up and being wary of their surroundings and people near them at night time.
If I am out at night I don’t wear headphones, I only walk in well-lit places, I cover my body more and I am paranoid about checking my surroundings all the time. As a woman, I feel unsafe by myself in public spaces. I am afraid when walking alone at night even if I am with a few of my female friends because we are not physically strong enough to defend ourselves from being attacked or sexually assaulted. The only time I don’t feel vulnerable is if I’m with my boyfriend, dad or a male friend. And this is extremely unfair that I should feel that way because I am just as worthy and just as much a part of society as a male is. I know a large amount of my friends feel this way too and it takes a toll and has many adverse implications for the health of females.
~ B
Week 4 ~ The 'Right' Time to Have a Child I'm not sure if I want children or if I do I'd like them later in life, maybe age 30-35. And I want the choice of whether to have a child or not. So if I became pregnant with my partner's baby and felt I wasn't ready for a child, I want to choose whether I keep or terminate my pregnancy . I want to be able to make the decisions about my health and wellbeing. I don't need these decisions to be made for me, at all. Yet many men in politics think they have a right to decide whether abortion and termination of a pregnancy should be performed or even legal. It makes me extremely upset and infuriated that people who have never experienced being a female and will most likely never experience sexual assault or rape think they can decide or voice their opinions about my health as a female.
Tony Abbott has stated that 'Abortion is the easy way out. It's hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations'. Thanks Tony for that really insightful comment on abortion and women's health, but please stop commenting on problems you will never have to experience or face. He has three daughters, you'd think he would understand. But apparently not because he suggests that you give birth to and love a rapist's child. The images below and on the left are more comments Tony has made with clearly a vast understanding about abortion and women's health in general. Also I hardly think that having an abortion is 'easy'. It would be a very difficult and stressful decision to make and the women's decision shouldn't be influenced by people who will never experience her situation. It is also not a convenience for women, Tony. Having that child could greatly affect her mental and physical health. She may not have the financial means to have a child or it may interfere with her education or other parts of her life. A woman should have the ability to chose when she would like a child so therefore I believe she has the right to terminate her pregnancy at any point if she feels necessary. Because maybe her 'right' time to have children is later in life and not right now and that is 100% okay.~ B
Gender and Work: How Does it Work?
Typically, the man of the family is seen as the primary source of income and thus the ‘breadwinner’ for the family. Where the wife’s career or unpaid work around the house is seen as much less important than the male’s. Women are given delicate and caring jobs around the house such as laundry, cooking, gardening and childcare. Where men usually complete the more ‘hard’ and ‘rough’ jobs like home maintenance, rubbish and mowing the lawn.
A stay at home Mother’s work is unpaid and therefore is seen to be less valuable than the Father’s 9-5 seven day a week job, when in fact raising and caring for a child or children is the most important role of all. Although society sees it as an easy task because it is not paid work, but it definitely should be a more valued and appreciated role in society.
After I was born my Mother was very ill due to her terminal illness, thus having to take time off work for her health. By the times he was back to her usual level of health she didn't go back to her paid work, and to this day she still hasn't. She has always told me that she wanted to take time of work and look after my sister and I because it would be so rewarding. My family seems to follow the gender roles in that sense as my Father has been the main provider of money and income to our family. Although,my Mother and Father evenly distribute the chores and housework between themselves. Ever since I was young it was my Father doing the grocery shopping and making school lunches which I really appreciate now because it is challenging those gender lines of what males are supposed to do. Working at a supermarket it is also very interesting to see that more and more Father’s seem to be doing the grocery shopping too. Overall, it would be really amazing to break the stereotypes of what are manly or feminine jobs and to value stay at home parents more in society.
~ B
'Walking into Doors': The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women Locally and Globally I have experienced, witnessed or had anyone in my life experience domestic violence. Although I did find this lecture very confronting and it is so dreadful that so many are trapped in unhealthy abusive relationships like that of domestic violence. The statistics are very alarming too because they are so high, with one in four women having experience domestic violence. It is also the leading cause of death and injury in Australian Women aged 15-44.
The mental and physical abuse has an immense impact not only the woman’s health but also possible children as well. Maybe the man’s abusive behaviour can be traced back to the start, what he was witnessed or was taught as a child. Where girls are taught that boys treat them a certain way and they must accept and live with it. But instead we should educate males not to harm or disrespect. Which is why I think this Australian Government advertisement is particularly effective as it raises awareness and attempts to stop the problem at the start.
This will hopefully mean it is less likely or will not happen, meaning it will not escalate to harm being inflicted on the victim or a death occurring. This is why I would like to become a public health professional, so I can stop problems at the root and so that they will never spiral out of control into something that is harder to fix or sometimes cannot even be fixed. It is also very difficult for women to seek help as they may be in denial or fear they will be hurt and abused more for speaking out. So it is incredibly important to understand signs of domestic violence, which may not always be visible. In saying this, there are also many domestic violence hotlines which can offer support and help to the victim. ~ B
Women Who Love Other Women: The Social Treatment of Lesbians and the Consequences for Health
The term lesbian is used to describe sexual desire between females. This group in society face many inequalities which greatly impact on their health and well-being. Some inequalities include
Not being legally allowed to marry someone you love (in Australia)
Having to ‘come out’ as being homosexual
They are often asked if it is ‘just a phase’
Lesbian relationships of any kind are also illegal in 74 countries and is punishable by imprisonment and possibly even death
They are considered deviant as they stray from social norms
I feel that it is because of this stigma around the LGBTIQ+ community that many lesbian women do not want to seek help and advice from medical professional as they are likely to be judged and discriminated against for their sexual orientation. This truly is a heart-breaking occurrence because love is love, it shouldn’t matter who a person is in love with but in society it unfortunately does.
These brave people may have possible or many negative experiences with health care providers and have to be referred to a specialised non-discriminatory LGBTIQ+ safe general practitioner, which seems very unfair for them.
I also didn’t realise the amount of specified diseases that lesbian women are more likely to obtain such as endometrial & breast cancer, obesity, HIV AIDS, Depression & anxiety and alcohol and drug abuse. Lesbian women are also more likely to smoke cigarettes than heterosexual women, which may be due to the stress caused by societies judgment and disapproval of their ways. This then means that lung cancer is more prevalent among these people.
Overall, I believe it is society who is determining the length of lesbian women’s lives as they don’t seek medical care or screening for fears they will be judged and discriminated against.
~ B
Mental Health and Drug/ Alcohol Use Amongst Women Across the Ages This lecture was a bit of a rough subject for me as I have had mental health issue in the past and some of my friends and family have also had mental health issues too. It also didn’t surprise me that the rate of mental disorders in women is higher in that of men because of the many things we endure and have to live with. Don’t get me wrong, I like being a woman but it can be very hard at times. We as women are bombarded with sexism, sexual assault, less pay and overall discrimination so no wonder mental health is so common amongst females.
With 90% of 12-17 year old girls having some form of disordered eating patterns, which is very a horribly shocking statistics. Where only 68% of males ages 12-17 fell in disordered eating patterns, again showing the pressure on women to look perfect, beautiful and lady like.
I found the common mental health issues that many women in lots of different countries really interesting as there were a lot of mental health issues rather than physical health.
These include:
These women then often turn to alcohol, smoking and substances to try and cope with their deteriorating mental health. But of course, this makes their problem even greater as it just adds to the mix of problems. One thing that didn’t even cross my mind which was touched upon in the lecture was that women who inject drug into their system are more much more likely to obtain HIV AIDS. I also thought that most HIV AIDS in women was acquired through injecting drugs or having sexual intercourse with a man who injected drugs was really interesting. Overall I found this lecture a bit confronting as it was a little close to home for me, but none the less extremely interesting and informative. ~ B
The Fashion Industry and Body Image: Impact on Women's Health
This topic was another one I was close with as many females I had and still have body issues and low self-esteem about the way I looked because of the fashion industry and media. Women in the fashion Industry have to have a certain look, tall, thin, Caucasian and blonde with the perfect measurements. Although this look is definitely not attainable for most of the population naturally. Although many people in fashion such as celebrities may not be that ‘natural’ which I definitely believe everyone can do whatever they want to their own bodies. Although when they flaunt it around, pretend it’s real and make everyone else feel worthless, terrible and hate everything about themselves then that is absolutely not okay at all.
Unrealistic clothing sizes and unattainable body shapes like that of models such as the Victoria’s Secret Angels are interfering with female’s lives. It is saddening that we feel worthless if we don’t have a stick thin body and double D breasts, but honestly only a tiny amount of people would. This is when people move towards cosmetic surgeries such as liposuction, lip filler, breast augmentation and labia surgeries.
I saw this really interesting picture and website once where barbies was scaled into human size and all of her proportions and measurements were very extreme with her not even being able to stand because her feet were too small. So maybe it’s not such as good life being ‘perfect’ like barbie.
~ B
The Health of Indigenous Australian Women Indigenous women have many responsibilities and roles face many health inequalities. This explains why indigenous women have a life span of 72.9 years, where non-indigenous women have a life expectancy of 82.6 years. I found it very interesting that IHD (Coronary artery disease) and diabetes were the most common causes of death for indigenous women, where the rates were relatively low for non-indigenous women. It was also very surprising to me to find out that 72% of all Gonorrhoea outbreaks were Indigenous people, as this is a huge number of people.
These indigenous women are also 79% more likely to face the following issues at least one in the previous year, which is very shocking to me:
Death of a family member
Serious illness, disability
Not able to find a job
Alcohol & drug addictions
Mental illness
Pregnancy
Trouble with the police & jail time
Overcrowded housing
Discrimination for their race
I feel it is because of these issues that the indigenous women face poorer physical and mental health, which can drastically be seen in their life expectancies.
~ B
Social Construction of Sexual Relationships and the Impact of Women's Health Western culture has been extremely sexualised over the years even to the point where it is okay to market and sell products with female nudity but it isn’t okay to have a breast out to feed a child.
Dr Claire Moran had a really interesting view which is definitely agree with, where by she is pro sex but also has a focus about how contemporary culture is very sexist and not feminist. There are also definitely double standards for different sexes. For example if a man has sex with more than one person in a night he is manly, a stud and he is congratulated by all of his ‘lads’. Where is a women were to do this she would be seen as easy, a whore or a slut as ‘women don’t have sexual desires like men do and therefore she must be very promiscuous’. Sexual assault and rape also is also a similar situation where it is seen as very different for a male and a female from societies point of view. Societies thinks that males can’t be raped because they ‘always want sex’ and that they are strong enough to push the female off. Where women ‘don’t desire as much sex as men’ and wouldn’t be able to push someone off as they are smaller and less strong. Therefore, society will see the male rape situations as less plausible than that of the female, when in reality they should both be validate and equal.
Overall society has constructed these male and female structures of what we should all act like which greatly affects men’s health to an extent but women’s health mostly.
This unit has been an amazing elective for me to pick as it has given me so much knowledge with all of the interesting and thought provoking content which was supplied. I did struggle a little as I am only in first year university I had but all of my effort in and try my hardest in this unit.
~ B
My iPhone is glued to my hand most of time, probably opening social media hundreds of times a day. Each time I’m flooded pictures of tall tanned hourglass figured women. Their thousands or millions of followers would agree they have the perfect bodies with no cellulite, stretch marks or acne is sight. They have the Kardashian/Jenner look with big breasts, slim waist, arms and legs but large hips and booty. Yet these features on one person are so incredibly unattainable, with only a small amount of the population naturally having this body type.
I'm finding it difficult to come to terms with the proportions of my body. My body confidence and self-worth have been very negatively affected by these Instagram models and their photo shopped ‘ideal bodies’. Even from a young age when I looked in the mirror I thought I was not beautiful or worthy as a person because didn’t look like these models/celebrities. My cellulite and stretch marks made me feel unattractive because ‘beautiful’ people didn’t have them.
The ideal body has evolved and changed so much through history which really emphasises that it is socially constructed mindset. But now there is an even greater emphasis placed on appearances and looking a certain way. The ‘ideal body types’ have been ingrained into women’s minds through constant viewing of these images on social media. This is then reinforced when celebrities are judged and scrutinising for having different or ‘imperfect’ bodies.
I have not mostly come to terms with my body and I don't know if I will ever completely love and accept myself. Although I am slowly learning to accept different parts of myself. I've realised that all bodies are beautiful no matter the size of your nipples, thighs, waist, labia or any other part of the body. Being different and unique is beautiful and women shouldn’t be put down because they don’t look a certain way. We should be celebrating the wonderful bodies of women because we can create and nurture life, which is something truly amazing!
~ B
Week 3 ~ Women in Advertising and the Media - Implications for Social Inequalities and Women's Health
Women are portrayed as sexual objects in advertising and the media, so apparently if we wear short, tight fitted clothing ‘we asked for it’.
Many schools without uniforms around the world prohibit female’s from wearing clothing that doesn’t come to their knees or cover their shoulders/collar bones as it ‘distracts’ the male students’. Whereas the males have very little to no dress code at all. So, why are young girl’s bodies being sexualised? It shouldn’t matter what clothing we wear. Why are we not teaching boys how to be productive despite that fact that they can see a pair of shoulders? And why are we not teaching males to respect women’s bodies and choices of clothing? Why do we have to cover us just because men cannot control their sexual urges and their wandering eyes?
If males received this type of education women bodies wouldn’t be sexualised. Women wouldn’t have to fear public spaces, think about covering their bodies up and being wary of their surroundings and people near them at night time.
If I am out at night I don’t wear headphones, I only walk in well-lit places, I cover my body more and I am paranoid about checking my surroundings all the time. As a woman, I feel unsafe by myself in public spaces. I am afraid when walking alone at night even if I am with a few of my female friends because we are not physically strong enough to defend ourselves from being attacked or sexually assaulted. The only time I don’t feel vulnerable is if I’m with my boyfriend, dad or a male friend. And this is extremely unfair that I should feel that way because I am just as worthy and just as much a part of society as a male is. I know a large amount of my friends feel this way too and it takes a toll and has many adverse implications for the health of females.
~ B
Week 4 ~ The 'Right' Time to Have a Child
I'm not sure if I want children or if I do I'd like them later in life, maybe age 30-35. And I want the choice of whether to have a child or not. So if I became pregnant with my partner's baby and felt I wasn't ready for a child, I want to choose whether I keep or terminate my pregnancy . I want to be able to make the decisions about my health and wellbeing. I don't need these decisions to be made for me, at all. Yet many men in politics think they have a right to decide whether abortion and termination of a pregnancy should be performed or even legal. It makes me extremely upset and infuriated that people who have never experienced being a female and will most likely never experience sexual assault or rape think they can decide or voice their opinions about my health as a female.
Tony Abbott has stated that 'Abortion is the easy way out. It's hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations'. Thanks Tony for that really insightful comment on abortion and women's health, but please stop commenting on problems you will never have to experience or face. He has three daughters, you'd think he would understand. But apparently not because he suggests that you give birth to and love a rapist's child. The images below and on the left are more comments Tony has made with clearly a vast understanding about abortion and women's health in general.
Also I hardly think that having an abortion is 'easy'. It would be a very difficult and stressful decision to make and the women's decision shouldn't be influenced by people who will never experience her situation. It is also not a convenience for women, Tony. Having that child could greatly affect her mental and physical health. She may not have the financial means to have a child or it may interfere with her education or other parts of her life. A woman should have the ability to chose when she would like a child so therefore I believe she has the right to terminate her pregnancy at any point if she feels necessary. Because maybe her 'right' time to have children is later in life and not right now and that is 100% okay.~ B
Gender and Work: How Does it Work?
Typically, the man of the family is seen as the primary source of income and thus the ‘breadwinner’ for the family. Where the wife’s career or unpaid work around the house is seen as much less important than the male’s. Women are given delicate and caring jobs around the house such as laundry, cooking, gardening and childcare. Where men usually complete the more ‘hard’ and ‘rough’ jobs like home maintenance, rubbish and mowing the lawn.
A stay at home Mother’s work is unpaid and therefore is seen to be less valuable than the Father’s 9-5 seven day a week job, when in fact raising and caring for a child or children is the most important role of all. Although society sees it as an easy task because it is not paid work, but it definitely should be a more valued and appreciated role in society.
After I was born my Mother was very ill due to her terminal illness, thus having to take time off work for her health. By the times he was back to her usual level of health she didn't go back to her paid work, and to this day she still hasn't. She has always told me that she wanted to take time of work and look after my sister and I because it would be so rewarding. My family seems to follow the gender roles in that sense as my Father has been the main provider of money and income to our family. Although,my Mother and Father evenly distribute the chores and housework between themselves. Ever since I was young it was my Father doing the grocery shopping and making school lunches which I really appreciate now because it is challenging those gender lines of what males are supposed to do. Working at a supermarket it is also very interesting to see that more and more Father’s seem to be doing the grocery shopping too. Overall, it would be really amazing to break the stereotypes of what are manly or feminine jobs and to value stay at home parents more in society.
~ B
'Walking into Doors': The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women Locally and Globally
I have experienced, witnessed or had anyone in my life experience domestic violence. Although I did find this lecture very confronting and it is so dreadful that so many are trapped in unhealthy abusive relationships like that of domestic violence. The statistics are very alarming too because they are so high, with one in four women having experience domestic violence. It is also the leading cause of death and injury in Australian Women aged 15-44.
The mental and physical abuse has an immense impact not only the woman’s health but also possible children as well. Maybe the man’s abusive behaviour can be traced back to the start, what he was witnessed or was taught as a child. Where girls are taught that boys treat them a certain way and they must accept and live with it. But instead we should educate males not to harm or disrespect. Which is why I think this Australian Government advertisement is particularly effective as it raises awareness and attempts to stop the problem at the start.
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This will hopefully mean it is less likely or will not happen, meaning it will not escalate to harm being inflicted on the victim or a death occurring. This is why I would like to become a public health professional, so I can stop problems at the root and so that they will never spiral out of control into something that is harder to fix or sometimes cannot even be fixed. It is also very difficult for women to seek help as they may be in denial or fear they will be hurt and abused more for speaking out. So it is incredibly important to understand signs of domestic violence, which may not always be visible. In saying this, there are also many domestic violence hotlines which can offer support and help to the victim.
~ B
Women Who Love Other Women: The Social Treatment of Lesbians and the Consequences for Health
The term lesbian is used to describe sexual desire between females. This group in society face many inequalities which greatly impact on their health and well-being. Some inequalities include
I feel that it is because of this stigma around the LGBTIQ+ community that many lesbian women do not want to seek help and advice from medical professional as they are likely to be judged and discriminated against for their sexual orientation. This truly is a heart-breaking occurrence because love is love, it shouldn’t matter who a person is in love with but in society it unfortunately does.
These brave people may have possible or many negative experiences with health care providers and have to be referred to a specialised non-discriminatory LGBTIQ+ safe general practitioner, which seems very unfair for them.
I also didn’t realise the amount of specified diseases that lesbian women are more likely to obtain such as endometrial & breast cancer, obesity, HIV AIDS, Depression & anxiety and alcohol and drug abuse. Lesbian women are also more likely to smoke cigarettes than heterosexual women, which may be due to the stress caused by societies judgment and disapproval of their ways. This then means that lung cancer is more prevalent among these people.
Overall, I believe it is society who is determining the length of lesbian women’s lives as they don’t seek medical care or screening for fears they will be judged and discriminated against.
~ B
Mental Health and Drug/ Alcohol Use Amongst Women Across the Ages
This lecture was a bit of a rough subject for me as I have had mental health issue in the past and some of my friends and family have also had mental health issues too. It also didn’t surprise me that the rate of mental disorders in women is higher in that of men because of the many things we endure and have to live with. Don’t get me wrong, I like being a woman but it can be very hard at times. We as women are bombarded with sexism, sexual assault, less pay and overall discrimination so no wonder mental health is so common amongst females.
With 90% of 12-17 year old girls having some form of disordered eating patterns, which is very a horribly shocking statistics. Where only 68% of males ages 12-17 fell in disordered eating patterns, again showing the pressure on women to look perfect, beautiful and lady like.
I found the common mental health issues that many women in lots of different countries really interesting as there were a lot of mental health issues rather than physical health.
These include:
These women then often turn to alcohol, smoking and substances to try and cope with their deteriorating mental health. But of course, this makes their problem even greater as it just adds to the mix of problems. One thing that didn’t even cross my mind which was touched upon in the lecture was that women who inject drug into their system are more much more likely to obtain HIV AIDS. I also thought that most HIV AIDS in women was acquired through injecting drugs or having sexual intercourse with a man who injected drugs was really interesting. Overall I found this lecture a bit confronting as it was a little close to home for me, but none the less extremely interesting and informative.
~ B
The Fashion Industry and Body Image: Impact on Women's Health
This topic was another one I was close with as many females I had and still have body issues and low self-esteem about the way I looked because of the fashion industry and media. Women in the fashion Industry have to have a certain look, tall, thin, Caucasian and blonde with the perfect measurements. Although this look is definitely not attainable for most of the population naturally. Although many people in fashion such as celebrities may not be that ‘natural’ which I definitely believe everyone can do whatever they want to their own bodies. Although when they flaunt it around, pretend it’s real and make everyone else feel worthless, terrible and hate everything about themselves then that is absolutely not okay at all.
Unrealistic clothing sizes and unattainable body shapes like that of models such as the Victoria’s Secret Angels are interfering with female’s lives. It is saddening that we feel worthless if we don’t have a stick thin body and double D breasts, but honestly only a tiny amount of people would. This is when people move towards cosmetic surgeries such as liposuction, lip filler, breast augmentation and labia surgeries.
I saw this really interesting picture and website once where barbies was scaled into human size and all of her proportions and measurements were very extreme with her not even being able to stand because her feet were too small. So maybe it’s not such as good life being ‘perfect’ like barbie.
~ B
The Health of Indigenous Australian Women
Indigenous women have many responsibilities and roles face many health inequalities. This explains why indigenous women have a life span of 72.9 years, where non-indigenous women have a life expectancy of 82.6 years. I found it very interesting that IHD (Coronary artery disease) and diabetes were the most common causes of death for indigenous women, where the rates were relatively low for non-indigenous women. It was also very surprising to me to find out that 72% of all Gonorrhoea outbreaks were Indigenous people, as this is a huge number of people.
These indigenous women are also 79% more likely to face the following issues at least one in the previous year, which is very shocking to me:
I feel it is because of these issues that the indigenous women face poorer physical and mental health, which can drastically be seen in their life expectancies.
~ B
Social Construction of Sexual Relationships and the Impact of Women's Health
Western culture has been extremely sexualised over the years even to the point where it is okay to market and sell products with female nudity but it isn’t okay to have a breast out to feed a child.
Overall society has constructed these male and female structures of what we should all act like which greatly affects men’s health to an extent but women’s health mostly.
This unit has been an amazing elective for me to pick as it has given me so much knowledge with all of the interesting and thought provoking content which was supplied. I did struggle a little as I am only in first year university I had but all of my effort in and try my hardest in this unit.
~ B