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A presentation made at the 2006 Understanding Human Sexuality Seminar in South Africa.
An important finding in our understanding of the nature, scope and impact of HIV/AIDS on
individuals, communities and societies around the world and the key role that gender issues play
in the transmission of HIV/AIDS. Gender is a culture-specific construct, and the unequal power
balance in gender relations that favors males has been shown to be associated with the
transmission of HIV/AIDS. This qualitative study explored the views of female high school
learners in KZN about gender and sexual relations. Despite the South African Constitution
offering equal rights for women, young females perceive males as in control, with the right to
make decisions about relationships and sexual practices.
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The aim and objectives of the study:
The aim of this study was to explore the views of female learners about gender and the
influences of family and community on their sexual relationships.
The objectives were to explore the mother- father relationships within the family, malefemale
relations in the community, boy-girlfriend relationships and how it all relates to
sexual decisions. |
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This Item is associated with the Following
Keywords: Understanding Human Sexuality Seminar Series. |
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