Critically analyse two different health topics through applying a theoretical perspective.
Gender, Sex and Health
Learning Outcome 1
To demonstrate a critical understanding of Gender in the arena of health
Learning Outcome 2
To critically analyse two different health topics harnessing a suitable Gender or Sex Role theory
Learning Outcome 3
Author a personal reflective account on a learning experience
Number of Words of Assessment
3000 / 100% weighting
Week Assessment due
COURSEWORK: 2500 words:
Critically analyse two different health topics through applying a theoretical perspective.
The chosen theoretical perspective for each health topic must be explained. If appropriate, you can apply the same theory to the two different health topics.
COURSEWORK: 500 words:
Produce a reflective account related to 6HL001 material applying a suitable reflective model.
Marking Criteria
Suitable gender or sex role theory identified, explained and critically analyses one health topic
1250 words. 40%
Suitable gender or sex role theory identified, explained and critically analyses one health topic
1250 words. 40%
Produce a reflective account related to 6HL001content utilising a reflective model. This work will lean on personal accounts made throughout the semester
500 words. 10%
The essay is consistently and thoroughly referenced using the Harvard System
The essay uses appropriate academic language, is coherently organised and contains few spelling and grammatical errors. 10%
The first section of the essay will outline a health issue linked with gender. It will then outline & critically discuss one theory and show how this can enhance our understanding of the chosen health topic. The second section of the essay will outline a different health issue linked with gender and outline & critically discuss one theory again showing how this can enhance our understanding of the chosen health topic.
To address learning outcome three and the reflective journal element of the marking criteria you will write a reflective summary (500 words) reviewing the thoughts, opinions and feelings experienced throughout the module. An academic model of reflectio
