Development of self in society

Question 1

Gender roles

Answer 1

The different roles, behaviour and activities that society thinks are appropriate for men and women

Question 2

Power inequality

Answer 2

• When some people have more rights, better opportunities and more power than other people
• The power balance is unfair and may lead to power struggles
• Unequal power relations can affect a person negatively

Question 3

Physical abuse

Answer 3

Using physical force to cause harm, injury, disability or death

Question 4

Incest

Answer 4

Sexual intercourse between people who are so closely related that they would not be allowed to get married by law

Question 5

Mourning period

Answer 5

Rules in different cultures and traditions dictate the mourning period, mourning dress code and mourning behaviour.
The rules are strictly enforced for widows

Question 6

Domestic violence

Answer 6

• When one person in a close relationship or marriage tries to dominate or control the other person
• The person uses fear, guilt, shame, threats and physical violence to control

Question 7

Sexual violence and rape

Answer 7

• Any sexual act that’s unwanted by the other person
• Being forced to watch others perform sexual acts
• Penetration with fingers or objects

Question 8

Date rape

Answer 8

Getting raped by the person you’re on a date with

Question 9

Gang rape

Answer 9

Being raped by more than one person

Question 10

Statutory rape

Answer 10

Sex with a girl under the age of 16 with or without her consent

Question 11

Sexual harassment

Answer 11

-Unwanted sexual behaviour that happens repeatedly

Question 12

Sexual harassment examples

Answer 12

• Sexual comments
• Sex-related jokes
• Name-calling
• Whistling
• Asking about a person’s sex life

Question 13

Physical effects of abuse

Answer 13

• Bruises
• Broken bones and teeth
• Rope or strap marks
• STDs, HIV and AIDS
• Burn wounds
• Death
• Unwanted pregnancies

Question 14

Emotional effects of abuse

Answer 14

• Depression
• Anger
• Shame
• Avoiding friends
• Feelings of guilty
• Poor marks at school

Question 15

Contribution to a harmonious society

Answer 15

• Promoting harmony, peace and tolerance
• Providing moral codes to live by
• Teaching friendship, understanding and respect
• Giving people a sense of belonging

Question 16

Why is religion important

Answer 16

• It helps to bring meaning to life
• It answers people’s questions about themselves and the world they live in
• It brings people together and gives them a sense of belonging
• Religious values give people a set of guidelines for living