QUARTERLY THEME:

SEXUAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
SUB THEME: CULTURAL NORMS OF SOURCES OF MESSAGES RELATING TO
SEXUALITY
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the customary beliefs, social forms,

and material traits of a racial,
religious, or social group. also : the
characteristic features of everyday
existence (such as diversions or a
way of life) shared by people in a
place or time. popular culture.
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

the customary beliefs, social forms,

and material traits of a racial,
religious, or social group. also : the
characteristic features of everyday
existence (such as diversions or a
way of life) shared by people in a
place or time. popular culture.
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

•N_RM
something that is usual, typical, or standard.
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

•NORM
something that is usual, typical, or standard.
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•S_X_ _ L_ TY
about your sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions
and behaviours towards other people.
• Our sexual attitudes are shaped by our parents, peer
groups, media and teachers. Where you are born, who
your parents and family are, your culture, religion and
social circumstances will all have a profound influence on
your sexual attitudes. Your friends will be very influential
in shaping your ideas about sex.
• Write a journal entry about the cultural norms you
have experienced relating to sexuality. How did
you address the said experienced and how did it
affect your daily life.