Gender Roles And Their Effect On Health Flashcards
Power Inequality?
When some people (a gender) have more rights, better opportunities or more power than other people
Gender roles?
The different roles, behavior and activities that society thinks are appropriate or right for women and men
Physical Abuse?
Using physical force to cause injury, disability or even death
Incest?
Incest is sexual intercourse between people who are closely related that they would not be allowed to be married by law
Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is when a person in a close relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person.
Gender-based violence?
Gender Based Violence is violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her biological sex or gender identity
Sexual Violence?
Any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act by violence or coercion.
Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is the unwanted sexual behavior that happens again and again