Explore Māori and Pasifika understandings about sex characteristics, gender, and sexuality diversity
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Build knowledge of sex, gender, and sexuality diversity’
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Explore cultural and religious considerations
Explore cultural and religious considerations
Sexuality may be viewed differently according to people’s social and cultural contexts, values, and beliefs.
Consider how you will build your understanding and plan for differences in:
- religious and spiritual beliefs and values
- cultural protocols for the delivery of sexuality education
- cultural protocols for viewing images and videos
- cultural beliefs around gender and gender roles.
Source: Health and Physical Education Online (opens in a new tab/window)
Learn about Takatāpui
Learn about Takatāpui
Takatāpui is a traditional Māori term meaning ‘intimate companion of the same sex.’
Takatāpui: Part of the whānau provides information and support for takatāpui and their whānau. It aims to build understanding and prevent discrimination.
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Support Takatāpui with pōwhiri
Support Takatāpui with pōwhiri
Engage with Rainbow Pasifika experiences
Engage with Rainbow Pasifika experiences
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Learn about Pasifika youth perspectives
Learn about Pasifika youth perspectives
Stories highlight how to nurture understanding and create belonging for Pasifika communities.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
Takatāpui: A resource hub
Online resource hub for takatāpui and their whānau.
Publisher: RainbowYOUTH
Takatāpui: Part of the whānau
Five takatāpui speak openly about their experiences, identity, and wellbeing and about suicide prevention. This resource was developed by Elizabeth Kerekere.
Publisher: RainbowYOUTH
The place of sexuality education in schools
Read time: 6 min
This resource provides information on hauora and sexuality, Pasifika concepts of sexuality, and equity and sexual and gender diversity.
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