Gender and Power Relations

Question 1

Gender definition

Answer 1

The roles, characteristics and responsibilities of men and women that are created by our societies, families and cultures. It varies from society to society and can be changed.

Question 2

Power over

Answer 2

Uses threats and force
One person in the relationship has more power than the other and forces them to do things
Assumes that one person is better than the other
Breaks relationships
Increases fear

Question 3

Power with

Answer 3

Uses co-operation
Both people have an equal say
Assumes they are equal
Builds relationships
Increases respect

Question 4

subordination definition

Answer 4

put into a lesser status or lower position

Question 5

domination definition

Answer 5

strong position of power over others

Question 6

cultural norms definition

Answer 6

Cultural norms are the ways of behaving in a particular culture that are considered normal and are expected from its members.

Question 7

Toxic masculinity

Answer 7

Toxic masculinity is the socially constructed idea of what it means to be a man, but is in reality an exaggeration of masculine qualities, such as being tough, being violent or suppressing emotions, that can be extremely harmful to both the individual and society as a whole. It is when certain masculine qualities are glorified by society, but are in reality harmful.

Question 8

gender stereotyping

Answer 8

expecting someone to behave or feel a certain way because of their sex

Question 9

gender bias

Answer 9

an opinion or feeling that strongly favours either men or women