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EDEN THS
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 10
CLASS NOTES
TERM 1
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Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society
1. Strategies to develop self-awareness, self-esteem and self-development
1.1. Concepts
Self-awareness Self-esteem Self-development
How good you know How much you like yourself How you improve yourself
yourself regarding interests, and how confident you are. by building up your
skills, strengths and strengths, improve your
weaknesses, likes and weaknesses, develop your
dislikes, goals, values and life skills and become the
beliefs. best person you can be.
1.2. Factors that influence self-awareness and self-esteem
What other people say about you
What happens in your life
How well you cope with challenges
How you respond to successes and failures
How popular you are
The media – newspapers, magazines, TV, and all social media sources like
Facebook, Mxit, etc.
1.3. Strategies to build confidence in yourself and others
Good communication skills
Assertive attitude
- Say what you want to say clearly
- Be positive and respectful
- Know what you want
- Have a tall and straight body posture
- State your viewpoint clearly
- Be polite
Complete tasks and projects successfully by managing your time effectively
Participate in community organisations
Make good decisions
- Evaluate the situation
- Get information about the different options
- Consider the consequences of each decision
- Choose the best option
- Act on your decision
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2. Power and gender
2.1 Concepts
Term Explanation
Gender Roles, behaviours, activities and qualities that society sees
as suitable for men / women.
Gender is learnt, it is not a biological function.
Sex Biological qualities that define men and women.
Female and male Groupings according to sex.
Feminine and masculine Grouping according to gender.
Power relations Sharing of power between people in a relationship. You may
have a dominant and a submissive partner in a relationship.
Dominance is often determined by gender and sex. Men
have traditionally more power than women.
2.2. Differences between a woman and a man
The most obvious differences between the sexes are biological in nature.
Example :
Women Men
Menstruate No menstruation
Ovaries that produce eggs Testicles that produce sperm
Have two x chromosomes ( XX ) Have one X and one Y chromosome ( XY
)
Vagina is inside the body Penis is outside the body
Give birth Do not give birth
Smaller and lighter with less bone Taller and heavier with more bone mass
mass
Less upper body strength More upper body strength
More white blood cells More red blood cells
Puberty starts two years before boys Puberty starts two years after girls
Fertility lessens after the age of 35 Fertile till old age
Higher levels of the hormone Higher levels of the hormone testosterone
oestrogen
Less body hair More body hair
Skull is thinner and weaker Skull is thicker and stronger
Have to work harder to build muscle Build muscles easily
EDEN THS
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 10
CLASS NOTES
TERM 1
, 2
Chapter 1 : Development of the self in society
1. Strategies to develop self-awareness, self-esteem and self-development
1.1. Concepts
Self-awareness Self-esteem Self-development
How good you know How much you like yourself How you improve yourself
yourself regarding interests, and how confident you are. by building up your
skills, strengths and strengths, improve your
weaknesses, likes and weaknesses, develop your
dislikes, goals, values and life skills and become the
beliefs. best person you can be.
1.2. Factors that influence self-awareness and self-esteem
What other people say about you
What happens in your life
How well you cope with challenges
How you respond to successes and failures
How popular you are
The media – newspapers, magazines, TV, and all social media sources like
Facebook, Mxit, etc.
1.3. Strategies to build confidence in yourself and others
Good communication skills
Assertive attitude
- Say what you want to say clearly
- Be positive and respectful
- Know what you want
- Have a tall and straight body posture
- State your viewpoint clearly
- Be polite
Complete tasks and projects successfully by managing your time effectively
Participate in community organisations
Make good decisions
- Evaluate the situation
- Get information about the different options
- Consider the consequences of each decision
- Choose the best option
- Act on your decision
, 3
2. Power and gender
2.1 Concepts
Term Explanation
Gender Roles, behaviours, activities and qualities that society sees
as suitable for men / women.
Gender is learnt, it is not a biological function.
Sex Biological qualities that define men and women.
Female and male Groupings according to sex.
Feminine and masculine Grouping according to gender.
Power relations Sharing of power between people in a relationship. You may
have a dominant and a submissive partner in a relationship.
Dominance is often determined by gender and sex. Men
have traditionally more power than women.
2.2. Differences between a woman and a man
The most obvious differences between the sexes are biological in nature.
Example :
Women Men
Menstruate No menstruation
Ovaries that produce eggs Testicles that produce sperm
Have two x chromosomes ( XX ) Have one X and one Y chromosome ( XY
)
Vagina is inside the body Penis is outside the body
Give birth Do not give birth
Smaller and lighter with less bone Taller and heavier with more bone mass
mass
Less upper body strength More upper body strength
More white blood cells More red blood cells
Puberty starts two years before boys Puberty starts two years after girls
Fertility lessens after the age of 35 Fertile till old age
Higher levels of the hormone Higher levels of the hormone testosterone
oestrogen
Less body hair More body hair
Skull is thinner and weaker Skull is thicker and stronger
Have to work harder to build muscle Build muscles easily
