Revealed - Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes (ATOM Study Guide)

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Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes is documentary covering the journey of self-discovery for Danielle Laidley. When she was outed by Victoria Police, Danielle Laidley’s public life as an ex-AFL football player and coach and her private life as a transgender woman collided. Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes explores Danielle’s journey through addiction and arrest to finding love and renewed purpose as a member of the transgender community.

Curriculum Links:

Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes is suitable viewing for students aged 15+ in Years 9-10. As a curriculum resource, Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes expands and enriches students’ understanding of human experiences and explores these ACARA priorities:

• Reflecting on culture and cultural diversity
• Navigating intercultural contexts
• Concepts of identity and diversity

Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes presents insight into the challenges faced by transgender people and people experiencing gender dysphoria in Australia. It allows students to explore perspectives of the experiences of transgender people and their communities as well as the positive impacts of living authentically, overcoming addictions, facing fears and surviving challenges.

Students will be encouraged to:

• develop multiple perspectives;
• develop empathy;
• consider responses to intercultural experiences;
• respond to biases, stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination;
• critique and challenge beliefs, assumptions and stereotypes.

The documentary can be a resource for:

• Health and Physical Education
• Media Arts
• Legal Studies