CLASSWORKS

CLASSWORK 1
Various options are provided as answers to the following multiple-choice questions. Write down

Only the letter of the most appropriate answer next to the relevant question number.

1.1 “Self-esteem” refers to:

A. the way in which individuals perceive themselves in terms of their abilities, limitations and strengths.

B the way significant others feel about your abilities, limitations and strengths

C the individual’s positive relationships.

D how the individual satisfies the needs of others.                              (2)

1.2 You can contract HIV:

A From one sexual encounter.

B Through oral sex.

C If you have HIV already and are sexually active.

D All of the above. (2)

1.3 Gender refers to:

A being male or female

B biological identity, for example, reproductive organs

C sexual orientation

D none of the above (2)

1.4 Contraceptives prevent:

A Pregnancy

B HIV and Aids

C Pregnancy and STIs

D None of the above (2)

1.5 The male organ that enters the female body during sexual intercourse:

A testes

B scrotum

C penis

D sperm (2)

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1.6 People with low self-esteem lack most in:

A respect

B confidence

C emotional intelligence

D financial status (2)

1.7 The Bill of Rights is:

A list of freedom and rights guaranteed to all people in a country

B the right to do what you please

C the constitution

D a set of gender laws (2)

1.8 Xenophobia is an intense fear or dislike of:

A foreign people

B foreign culture

C foreign customs

D all of the above (2)

1.9 To be physically fit it is advisable to engage in physical activity at least:

A one time a week

B ten times a week

C three times a week

D six days week (2)

1.10 A long-term goal can be defined as one which is:

A achieved in a short space of time

B inconsistent with your values

C achieved over a long space of time

D not always realistic to achieve (2)

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CLASSWORK 2

1.       Match the term in column A with the correct descriptions in column B. Write only the number and the correct letter.

Column A	Column B
1.       Femininity	a)      Sharing of power between people in a relationship
2.       Power Relation	b)      One person has the power to give or deny something to the other person
3.       Masculinity	c)       Control over another person
4.       Power	d)      Cultural, economic, political roles, restrictions and opportunities given to women and men
5.       Gender	e)      Biological qualities to tell the difference between women and men.
6.       Unequal power relationship	f)       Femaleness
7.       Sex	g)      maleness

CLASSWORK 3

Read the scenario and then answer the questions below.

SCENARIO: Nancy is a Grade 10 leaner. She stays with her mother and three siblings. Her mother works in a shop as a cashier. It is always a challenge for Nancy’s mother to manage to support her children financially. Nancy is performing exceptionally well at school and she always achieves As in her subjects. Her wish is to study Actuarial Science (which involves doing calculations for insurance companies) at one of the top universities in the country.

1.       Discuss all possibilities available to Nancy that will enable her to pay for her studies. (8)

2.       How can her mother help her?  (4)

3.       Explain what advice you would give Nancy in dealing with her challenges (8)