ABUSE OF POWER

Question 1

Why we should strive for a culture of gender equity

Answer 1

Happier labour force

Lower job turnover

Easier recruitment

Greater job satisfaction

Higher rates of productivity

Flexible working times for parents
15% more profitability when 30% or more of the business are women

Question 2

Gender inequality – Influence of gender inequality on relationships and general well-being:

Answer 2

In a healthy relationship the power is shared equally between partners. However, differences in the status of men and women lead to an equal human rights and different experiences of health and well-being.

Question 3

Sexual assault and violence

Answer 3

Sexual assault is defined as any sexual behaviour that makes the person feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened. It is sexual activity to which a person does not consent. Power is an important factor in sexual abuse and rape.

Question 4

Student

Answer 4

working hard at studies.

Question 5

Parent

Answer 5

responsible for looking after your children.

Question 5

Friend

Answer 5

listener, reliable, confidante of another friend.

Question 6

Employee

Answer 6

independent, can support self and take initiative.

Question 7

Breadwinner

Answer 7

the person earning an income to provide for the family to buy groceries and basic needs.

Question 8

Leader

Answer 8

make decisions and guide those that you are called to lead by giving clear instructions.

Question 9

A person could have more than one role at any time. In different roles you could be:

Question 10

Dependent

Answer 10

you need others to help you like a newborn baby.

Question 11

Independent

Answer 11

you do not need others help and support

Question 12

Interdependent

Answer 12

you and someone else depend on one another or need each other’s support

Question 13

Six main life roles:

Answer 13

Child
Student
Leisure
Citizen
Worker
Spouse
Homemaker
Parent
Pensioner

Question 14

Child

Answer 14

It the role of being cared for by parents. One is raised and cared for by his/her parents during childhood, who will, in turn, take care of the parents when they become old.

Question 15

Student

Answer 15

It is the role of learning and seeking knowledge. In a knowledge-based society, many people continue to enhance
themselves, such that the role of students lengthens gradually, which may even become part of the lifelong role of some people.

Question 16

Leisurite

Answer 16

It is a leisurely role of taking part in leisure activities. People usually have more balanced development during childhood and adolescence and spend more time as leisurites after retirement.

Question 17

Citizen

Answer 17

It is a role to take social responsibility and care about community development.

Question 18

Worker

Answer 18

It is the role of completing tasks at work. It generally refers to paid work, which usually takes up a large part of one’s life.

Question 19

Homemaker

Answer 19

It is a caretaking and teaching role in the family. The definition of a homemaker usually broadens into the two roles of a spouse and a parent over time.

Question 20

What are some of the side effects of adolescence?

Answer 20

Emotional changes: Maturing personality

Depth of emotions become more intense, mood swings, feelings of insecurity, “invincible” stage of thinking and acting, challenge authority, changing needs in belief, values and sexual interest

Social changes in relationships with family, social groups, need for acceptance by peer group