Power Dynamics and Gender-Based Violence

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What is the relationship between power and the availability of choices?

  • Power and choices are inversely related - the more power one has, the fewer choices are available.
  • The less power one has, the more choices are available.
  • The more power one has, the more choices are available. (correct)
  • Power has no relationship to the availability of choices.

What is a key characteristic of unempowered people?

  • They have equal power relationships.
  • They are less likely to experience gender-based violence.
  • They have more choices available to them.
  • They are more vulnerable to abuse. (correct)

What is a key component of the definition of violence according to the text?

  • Forcing someone to do something against their will.
  • Obtaining something from a stronger or more powerful person.
  • The use of physical force or other means of coercion.
  • Both a and c (correct)

What is the key difference between consent and informed consent according to the text?

<p>Informed consent requires making a choice freely and voluntarily in an equal power relationship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key example of when a person cannot give true informed consent according to the text?

<p>Both a and c (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of gender-based violence (GBV) according to the text?

<p>GBV can involve emotional, social, or economic abuse, not just physical abuse. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of different types of power related to gender-based violence?

<p>Peer pressure, bullying, discriminatory laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the important actors in gender-based violence and Violence Against Women (VAW) cases?

<p>The survivor and the perpetrator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does power in the context of gender-based violence directly relate to?

<p>Choice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a form of power related to gender-based violence that involves controlling access or security?

<p>Robbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power can be held by elected leaders in the context of gender-based violence?

<p>Political power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of power that can involve strength, size, use of weapons, and controlling access or security?

<p>Physical power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes arousal from consent?

<p>Arousal is a physical response, while consent is a psychological process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'cycle of violence' refer to?

<p>A continuous pattern of escalating violence within a relationship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential impact of witnessing or experiencing violence as a child?

<p>Developing a fear of intimacy and difficulty forming healthy relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between power and gender-based violence (GBV)?

<p>Power imbalances are a root cause of GBV, as they enable the abuse of power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of informed consent in the context of gender-based violence?

<p>Informed consent may be vitiated or compromised due to the use of force or violence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential long-term impact of witnessing or experiencing violence as a child?

<p>The child will have a higher probability of perpetuating the cycle of violence as an adult. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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