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What percentage of decisions regarding daily household purchases are made by husbands?
Women have equal control over their healthcare as men.
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What is one consequence of men controlling household decision-making?
Limited economic power for women.
The percentage of decisions made by husbands regarding visits to family or relatives is __________.
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Match the following decision types with the percentages made by husbands:
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What does uniqueness refer to in relation to people?
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No race is considered better or worse than any other race.
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What should one always do when encountering differences in others?
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Our Constitution does not allow __________ based on differences in race, culture, gender or ability.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing self-awareness and self-esteem?
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Supportive people can help in building self-esteem.
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Name one way the media can impact self-esteem.
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What is one characteristic of high self-esteem?
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Negative comments from others can ______ self-esteem.
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Match the factors with their influence on self-esteem:
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Self-development focuses solely on improving weaknesses.
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What is a strategy that Jabu uses to manage his time effectively?
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Self-awareness involves understanding oneself, including one's ______, weaknesses, and values.
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Match the following aspects with their definitions:
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What does power mean in the context of gender relations?
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Power relations imply that one person in a relationship has all the power.
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What characterizes an unequal power relationship?
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In some cultures, women may be encouraged to be ______ to men.
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What does 'masculinity' refer to?
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Laws protect women from abuse, suggesting that they have equal power in relationships.
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What is being 'dominant' in a relationship?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Power and Gender
- Power refers to control or authority over others or the environment, it also refers to force or strength.
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Power relations describe how power is shared between people in a relationship.
- Historically, men often held more power than women in society and the home.
- Unequal power relationships involve one person having power to give or deny something to the other person. This can involve control of finances, violence, emotional abuse, or sexual intimacy.
- Dominant and submissive relationships involve one partner having more power over the other.
- Equal power relationships involve no one person holding power over the other.
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Masculinity refers to maleness and behaviours typically associated with being male.
- It can be linked to social customs that encourage male control over women.
Husbands' Decision-Making Power
- Husbands often make decisions about women's health care, potentially negatively impacting their health and increasing risk of illness, disease, and HIV.
- Men frequently control household purchases, limiting women's economic power in the home.
- Husbands may also control women's ability to visit family and friends, potentially leading to social isolation.
- According to 2011 Population Reference Bureau data:
- 48% of husbands make decisions about their wives' healthcare.
- 67% make decisions about major household purchases.
- 60% decide on daily household purchases.
- 70% control visits to family or relatives.
Uniqueness and Differences
- Every person is unique and special.
- Respect differences, never fear or laugh at them.
- The Constitution prohibits discrimination based on race, culture, gender, or ability.
- Imagine how you would feel if you were the person who is different from you.
Race, Gender, and Ability
- South Africa encompasses diverse cultural groups and races.
- Respect all races, as no race is superior or inferior.
- Respect people who are differently abled.
Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem, and Self-Development
- These factors influence how you see yourself and your self-worth.
- Self-awareness involves understanding your strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, goals, and values.
- Self-esteem refers to having a positive self-image and confidence.
- Self-development encompasses improving oneself through building on strengths, addressing weaknesses, and developing life skills.
- Social media and the media in general can have a strong impact on self-esteem, often promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
- Example of someone with high self-esteem: Liking, accepting, and believing in oneself, feeling confident, recognizing strengths and working to enhance them, actively addressing weaknesses.
- Example of self-development: Using time management strategies, avoiding procrastination, seeking opportunities to develop skills and interests.
Importance of Understanding Gender Concepts
- It is essential to understand gender concepts to think critically about your own gender role and participate in productive discussions about these issues.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of power and gender relations, highlighting how power is distributed in various relationships. It covers themes such as dominant-submissive dynamics, unequal power relationships, and the impact of masculinity on decision-making. Test your understanding of these critical social issues.
