What are the legal definition concepts in the HSC option Family and Societal Interactions?
The purpose of this area of study is to discern between groups that are covered by legislation (where appropriate), and are therefore eligible for access to particular services and support, as opposed to others that do not meet the stated criteria but in the eyes of the general public would be seen as having the same needs, e.g. the aged could be viewed in terms of the age required for an age pension. Many people at this age however would show none of the characteristic needs of this category while others might exhibit these traits at an earlier age. Social definitions are those that reflect a general or community view. When defining a group your students may come up with a number of viable definitions that reflect a range of social perceptions.