SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

- All the questions must be answered in a discursive manner, depending on the context of the required answer.
- Full sentences, in paragraphs, must be used.
- The questions are provided to guide you on the salient (important) aspects of your answers.
- No answer must be given in point form.
- Follow the sequence given below.
- Bind your project so that all pages are held together.

MAIN QUESTIONS:

Youth risky behavior, gender-based violence, and risky behavior in the workplace are serious topics in many communities in South Africa. Media, journalism, writing, and research are ways in which we can create awareness about the following:

1. The effects of risky behavior on the lives and well-being of adolescents.
2. How risky behavior influences decision-making.
3. Decreasing risky behavior and gender-based violence in society by creating awareness and developing support structures.
4. The impact of risky behavior on performance in the workplace.

Learners should address the above concerns by answering the following sub-questions. Answers should demonstrate a high level of research and in-depth understanding of the problem by conducting interviews as well as reading different but relevant textbooks, articles, online materials, legislation, and other appropriate resources.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Define the term 'youth risky behavior' and give TWO examples of youth risky behavior.
(1+2) (3)

1.2 State TWO reasons why a good understanding of risky behavior can help the youth make more responsible decisions.
(2x1) (2)

1.3 Mention TWO ways in which risky behavior could lead to gender-based violence in the workplace.
(2x1) (2)

1.4 Discuss TWO reasons why teenagers would want to engage in risky behavior.
(2x2) (4)

(Sub-total: 11)