12 Questions
What is the definition of violence according to the WHO?
The intentional use of physical force or power against oneself, another person, or against a group or community
What is gender-based violence?
Violence directed at an individual based on their gender
What is a power struggle in the context of gender?
An unpleasant or violent competition for power between genders
What is bigotry?
An unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction
What is a system of society or government in which men hold the power?
Patriarchy
What are societal expectations that guide people's behavior?
Social norms
What is the result of intentional use of physical force or power, as defined by the WHO?
Injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.
What is the underlying basis for gender-based violence?
Gender
What is the primary goal of those engaged in a power struggle?
More power or better opportunities
What is the root cause of bigotry?
Unreasonable attachment to a belief or opinion
What is the primary characteristic of a patriarchal system?
Men hold power and women are largely excluded
What influences an individual's behavior and activities according to their gender?
Gender roles and gender stereotypes
Study Notes
Violence and Gender-Based Violence
- Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or a group/community, resulting in or likely to result in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.
- Gender-based violence (GBV) is a type of violence directed at an individual based on their gender.
Power Dynamics and Discrimination
- Power struggle refers to an unpleasant or violent competition for power between genders or individuals fighting for more power or better opportunities.
- Bigotry is an unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction, particularly prejudice against a person or people based on their membership of a particular group.
- Patriarchy is a system of society or government where men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
Gender Roles and Stereotypes
- Gender roles refer to the different roles, behavior, and activities that society thinks are appropriate or right for women and men.
- Gender stereotypes are fixed ideas about men's and women's traits and capabilities, and how people should behave, based on their gender.
Social Norms and Identity
- Social norms are societal expectations that guide people's behavior.
- Sexual orientation describes patterns of sexual, romantic, and emotional attraction and one's sense of identity based on those attractions.
This quiz explores the different forms of violence, including gender-based violence, and their consequences. It delves into the power struggles that lead to violence and the impact on individuals and communities.
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