Types of Power in Gender-Based Violence
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Which type of power is exemplified by a perpetrator controlling access to goods, services, money, or favors?

  • Social power
  • Economic power (correct)
  • Political power
  • Physical power
  • What form of force may involve intimidation, threats, persecution, or psychological pressure?

  • Social force
  • Physical force
  • Economic force
  • Emotional force (correct)
  • In gender-based violence, which group is often in a more powerful position according to the text?

  • Children
  • Females
  • Males (correct)
  • Elderly people
  • Which type of power is related to peer pressure, bullying, leadership, and parental authority?

    <p>Social power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violence involves the use of coercion or pressure to compel the target to behave as expected?

    <p>Economic violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Power and Violence

    • Economic Power: Control over access to goods, services, money, or favors exemplifies economic power. This control can significantly impact individuals’ ability to make independent choices.

    • Psychological Force: Intimidation, threats, persecution, or psychological pressure represent psychological force. These tactics can instill fear and compliance in the target.

    Gender Dynamics

    • Gender-Based Violence: Typically, men are in a more powerful position in contexts of gender-based violence, contributing to the systemic nature of the issue and exacerbating inequalities.

    Social Power

    • Coercive Power: Peer pressure, bullying, leadership influences, and parental authority are all examples of coercive power. This type of influence can compel individuals to conform to group norms or expectations.

    Coercive Violence

    • Violence through Coercion: This type of violence employs coercion or pressure to compel the target to act or behave in a prescribed manner, often undermining the autonomy of the victim.

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    Explore the different types of power that perpetrators may have in the context of gender-based violence, including social, economic, political, and physical power.

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