HLSC120-assessment-1: Indigenous Health and Culture - Reflective Writing Assessment Answers

Internal Code: 1IEAG

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their Health - Reflective Writing Assignment

Task: Reflect on the social and cultural factors which have shaped your views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their health. Consider influences such as mass media, personal experiences and any literature which may have shaped your views. Comparisons of indigenous peoples from other countries may inform your descriptions and you may decide to include some discussion of similarity that might be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Consider the following points when constructing your assignment:

• Reflect on how your personal views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been shaped;
• Describe family and/or personal history influences on your perceptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• There should be no introduction or conclusion;
• The assignment should be written in the first person;