Life Orientation T1

Self-Awareness

How well one knows oneself regarding interests, skills, strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, goals, values, and beliefs.

Self-Esteem

How much one is confident in themselves and how much they like themselves.

Self-Development

How one improves oneself by building up their strengths, improving their weaknesses, and enhancing life skills.

Influences on Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem

Factors such as how people treat you, life experiences, coping with challenges, and media impact self-perception.

Building Self-Confidence

Achieved through good communication skills, making decisions, affirming others, being assertive, and maintaining good posture.

Power Relations

The sharing of power between two people in a relationship where typically one partner is dominant.

Feminine

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women.

Masculine

Attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with men.

Sex

Biological qualities that define men and women.

Gender

Characteristics of men and boys, women and girls that are socially constructed and learned.

Gender Inequality

The unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender.

Stereotypical Gender Roles

Commonly held beliefs about the roles and abilities of men and women in society.

Sexual Abuse and Violence

Abuse resulting from unequal power dynamics in relationships, often involving coercion or force.

Teenage Pregnancy

Pregnancy that occurs in individuals under the age of 20, often linked to gender inequality.

STIs and STDs

Sexually transmitted infections and diseases often affecting women's autonomy in relationships.

Cardiovascular Fitness

Having a strong heart and lung capacity, improved through activities like walking or running.

Muscular Strength

The capacity of the muscles to exert force; enhanced through weightlifting and resistance training.

Endurance

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, improved through consistent aerobic exercise.

Flexibility

The ability to move joints through their full range of motion, often improved through stretching and yoga.

Endorphins

Chemicals produced in the brain during exercise that help reduce pain and promote feelings of happiness.

Life Domains

Three main areas of life: being, becoming, and belonging.

Physical Being

Aspect of life concerning health and hygiene.

Psychological Being

Aspect of life concerning mental health and self-awareness.

Spiritual Being

Aspect of life concerning beliefs, morals, and values.

Democracy

A system of government where the power lies with the citizens who vote to elect representatives.

Diversity

Variety and differences among individuals regarding culture, religion, race, and gender.

Discrimination

Treating people unfairly or differently, violating their human rights due to race, gender, or other characteristics.

South African Bill of Rights

Legislation that ensures human dignity, equality, and freedom for all citizens in South Africa.

Equality

The principle that all individuals are equal and should be treated without discrimination.

Human Dignity

The intrinsic value of each individual, requiring respect and recognition.

Right to Life

The fundamental human right that protects individuals from being unjustly killed.

Freedom of Expression

The right to express one's opinions and ideas freely without censorship.

Community Belonging

Access to resources and services available within one's community.