Intimacy/ Relationships Flashcards
what are steryotypes?
generalisations/assumptions people make about the characteristics of members of a group based on an image (often wrong)
what are the different types of steryotypes?
Racial Profiling: All Blacks are good at sports is a stereotype
Gender Profiling: Men are strong and do all the work.
Cultures: Indians are good at math
Groups of Individuals: Skaters, Goths, and Gangsters
Sexual Stereotypes: Any feminine man is gay and any masculine woman is a lesbian.
what is the difference between gender and sex?
Gender: SOCIAL NORMS: characteristics for women and men that are socially constructed.
Sex: BIOLOGICAL: biological attributes/parts one is born with.
what is the importance of knowing about sexuality?
Sexuality is an integral part of life – it influences personality, is more than being genetically male or female and is not defined by one’s sexual acts.
It starts at birth and ends only when we die.
It affects the way we think, feel, do and who we are.
what are the 4 main relationship types?
1)Family relationships
2) Friendships
3) Acquaintanceships
4) Romantic relationships
what is gender equality?
Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities regardless of their gender. Where gender inequality exists, it is generally women who are excluded or disadvantaged in relation to decision-making and access to economic and social resources.
define intimacy
intimacy: a situation in which you have an affectionate or sexual relationship with someone.
what are rights and responsibilities in intimacy?
Rights: A right is a choice to make your own opinion and entitlement to basic human rights
Responsibilities: Are the actions or duties individuals should do such as treating your partner with respect
what are the laws behind consent and sex?
under 12: no one can touch you, have sex with you, or have sex in front of you.
12-15: someone with 2 calendar years can touch you or have sex with you. even if there is consent and a 24+ month gap, it is illegal.
16-17: no guardian, supervisor or caretaker can have sex with you, in front of you or touch you.
18+: with consent, you can have sex with anyone over 16 that is not a caretaker, relative or superviser.
define consent
permission for some act to occur
define love
love: a strong warm feeling that you have when you care very much about someone, or you have strong romantic feelings for them.
define desire
desire: a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
define intersex
people born with both male and female reproductive organs
define sexual orientation
romantic, emotional and/or sexual attraction
define gender identity
an internal feeling of being male, female or something else
define gender expression
ways of showing your gender to others. Eg: clothes, interests and mannerism
what are 7 effective communication strategies?
realise having needs isn’t weak
identify your needs
clearly communicate your needs
offer solutions
don’t use victimised language
be patient
reward good behaviour
what is gender-based violence?
violence that targets individuals or groups based on their gender.
Results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering.
what are the types of gender-based violence?
Psychological violence: includes threatening, abusing, scaring, humiliating or shaming people so that they feel bad, even though no one has touched them.
Physical violence can involve hurting the body or damaging or stealing someone’s possessions.
Verbal violence involves written or verbal name calling, intimidating behavior, spreading rumors about someone, or shouting and screaming at them.
Sexual violence means having sexual contact without permission of the other person. This includes rape and also other sexual contact like touching private parts of the body without permission. It can also include saying sexual things about someone, telling stories or posting pictures of a sexual nature about someone.
what are the roles in gender-based violence?
Target. (sometimes referred to as victim or survivor). The person who experiences the violence.
Perpetrator. The person who carries out the violence or causes the hurt and harm.
Accomplice. The person or people who encourage, join in, or show that they are entertained by the violence.
Witness. (or observer) The person who sees a violent act.
define sexual harassment
unwanted sexual behaviour to occur
why is communication important?
it allows for issues to be resolved and creates an open and healthy relationship
what are the impacts of gender stereotypes?
it moulds the person into believing that they must follow the norms and stereotypes
