Abuse of Power

Question 1

What is GENDER EQUALITY?

Answer 1

Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.

Question 2

“No person may discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds”-SABR
Name 5 grounds that could be included in this statement.

Answer 2

1. Race
2. Gender
3. Sex
4. Marital status
5. Sexual Orientation

Question 3

What is GENDER EQUITY?

Answer 3

Gender equity acknowledges that men and women have different needs, and as a result it focuses on equal outcomes as opposed to equal process.

Question 4

Expand on the acronym EEJ

Answer 4

E - Equality: Everyone benefits from the same supports
E - Equity: Everyone gets the supoort that they need
J - Justice: The cause(s) of inequity have been addressed.

Question 5

Researchers have shown that more gender-equal companies experience the following benefits:

Answer 5

• Happier Labour Force
• Easier Recruitment
• Greater Job Satisfaction
• Diveresity of Views
• Lower Job Turnover

Question 6

In a healthy relationship the power is shared equally between partners. However, differences in the status of men and women lead to?

Answer 6

Unequal human rights and different experiences of health and well-being.

Question 7

What is sa?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Power is an important factor in sexual abuse and rape, why?

Answer 8

because they believe they (the perpetuators) have the right to force sex on another person or because they want power over that person.

Question 9

Sexual assault can take various forms, some of which are criminal offences. Name 3:

Answer 9

1. touching, fondling, kissing
2. incest or interfamilial child sexual assault
3. rape