Unit Code: PBH502

Unit Name: Introduction to Sexuality, Gender and Human Rights

Description: This course is designed to provide students with basic understanding and knowledge, definitions and concepts for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender Equality and Human Rights .The course consists of an introduction to basic concepts and terminology related to Sexuality Changes, Norms, Anatomy and Physiology, Interpersonal Relationship, Communication and Decision-Making Skills. The course will also enable students to understands Gender Identity, Gender Norms, Roles, Social Connections with Civic and Political Participation, Forms of Gender Based Violence and their Responses to the Different Forms of Gender Based Violence. The course also aims to equip students with appropriate attitude, knowledge and skills to be able to identify their roles as agent of change in quality management of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and Understanding Human Rights and its Concepts and explores its links to Sexual Experience and Health.

Learning Target Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Define perceptions about sexuality, including sexual changes, anatomy, physiology, contraceptive methods, and sexual rights. 2: Explain sexuality in relation to society, focusing on gender roles, gender equality, and the influence of gender norms on violence and social dynamics. 3: Describe sexually transmitted infections and issues related to sexual health. 4: Discuss human rights, legal changes, and policies affecting sexuality and gender rights. 5: Examine challenges and barriers to sexual rights. Gender equality, and social justice in contemporary society

Prerequisite: NA

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1