PDH Cycle Test 🫶 Flashcards
How can Sexual Abuse be defined?
Actions where a person if pressured, tricked or forced into sexual activity which they wouldn’t normally or don’t consent to.
Actions are considered abusive when the person feels:
Frightened, Threatened or Uncomfortable.
What are some (4) examples of sexual abuse:
Incest, rape, child sex abuse, indecent behaviour.
How is sexual harassment defined?
Behaviour of a sexual nature that is uninvited and is intimidating, embarrassing and/or offensive.
Why does a lot of sexual assault go unreported?
The perpetrators being in a position of power.
True or False: Words and actions that constitute sexual harassment can range from being openly hostile and intimidating behaviour to more subtle, indirect actions.
True!
Give a minimum of 4 examples of sexual harassment:
1) Sexually suggestive comments or jokes.
2) Unwelcome requests for sex.
3) Sexually explicit communications - such as texts, emails or social media messaging.
4) Inappropriate touching.
5) Displaying sexually explicit images, screensavers, magazines, posters etc.
6) Offensive graffiti.
7) Insults and sexually based bullying.
True or False: If you want to report sexual harassment you will need a witness otherwise it’s just one person’s word against another’s.
False. Often sexual harassment is committed with no witnesses. You do not need a witness in order to make a complaint or to be taken seriously.
True or False: It’s not sexual harassment if it is only meant to be a joke and the other person is just being overly sensitive.
False. Even if the action was meant as a joke it can still be sexual harassment. Harassment is determined by the effect it had on the victim not the intentions of the perpetrator.
True or False: If the person welcomes the sexual behaviour’s it is not sexual harassment.
True. if the attraction is welcomed and mutual then it is not.
True or False: Girls do not sexually harass boys.
False. It occurs less often but is still definitely happening.
True or False: If girls go out in revealing clothing, they shouldn’t complain about unwanted sexual comments.
False. Everyone has the right to respect no matter what they are wearing or their appearance.
True or False: Boys are the victims of sexual assault just as often as girls.
False. Statistics show that 95% of sexual harassment complaints are made by women.
True or False: Telling sexually explicit stories doesn’t count as harassment if they’re true.
False. If the story causes intimidation, offence or embarrassment then it is considered harassment.
True or False: Schools have a legal obligation to respond to and take action against sexual assault.
True.
True or False: Asking for sex cannot be sexual harassment if you respect and accept their answer.
False. These comments can still be unwelcomed and make a person feel uncomfortable therefore still being sexual harassment.
Define discrimination:
The unfair treatment of a person based on their personality characteristics.
Examples of discrimination based on gender or sexuality includes treating someone differently or harassing them because:
1) Their gender
2) Disability discrimination - HIV or AIDS
3) Sexual preferences (homosexuality, transgender etc)
4) Pregnant or breastfeeding
5) Marital stauts
Is Discrimination against the law?
Yes.
Give some examples of discriminatory behaviour that happens in the workplace:
- Paying more to males than females (or any group over another)
- Allocating specific jobs to a group but not another.
Give some examples of discriminatory behaviour that happens at school:
- Acknowledging boys sporting achievements over girls.
- Different educational standards for different groups
Give some examples of discriminatory behaviour that happens when someone tries to be employed:
- Avoiding the recruitment of pregnant women, in order to avoid potential maternal leave.
- Questions specifically targeted at the persons sexuality, marital status, sexual orientation.
Give some examples of discriminatory behaviour that happens when a person tries to rent a house or a flat:
- Choosing tenants based on gender, age, sexuality, appearance and refusing certain groups.
Challenging gender and sexual stereotypes are all about:
- Respecting individuality, Freedom of prejudice and the celebration of differences.
What are some changes that have contributed to the normalisation of modern gender roles, sexualities and identity?
- Legalisation of LGBTQIA+ marriage in 2017
- Representation within the media (Modern family, greys anatomy and grace and Frankie)
- Celebrities coming out and sharing their stories and identities.
- Inspiring people living with disabilities, Kurt Fearnley and Nick Vujicic.
The decisions teenagers make about relationships, participating in sexual activities and abstaining from sex - are influenced by numerous factors. What are some of these factors?
Parents/Family, Peers/Friends, Culture/Religion and The Media.
How would a person’s Family affect their sexual choices?
Although teenagers gain newfound independence the way they were raised - by their parents is extremely relevant to how they will view and make any decision in life.
How would a person’s Religion affect their sexual choices?
Many religions have specific rules about sexual choices some including abstaining from sexual intercourse, waiting until marriage and in some cultures the disapproval of same sex relationships.
How would a person’s Friends affect their sexual choices?
Peer pressure plays a crucial role in Friends influence, if one friend is participating in sexual activities others might feel a certain pressure. They are also a constant and heavy influence on an individual’s life, seeing them every single day and generally having similar values and interests.
Safe sex refers to what?
Avoiding the exchange of semen, blood, pregnancy or other bodily fluids in sexual contact.
How would The Media affect a person’s sexual choices?
Teenagers are constantly exposed to the media and this exposure can sometimes lead to the influence of morals regarding sexuality. (celebrity influence or maybe the watching of media with sexual themes/content).
Why should safe sex be implemented?
To avoid unplanned pregnancies and STI’s.
How do you prevent unplanned pregnancies and STI’s?
Contraception.
What are some different categories of contraception?
Physical barriers and devices, hormonal methods (oral, implant and injectable), sterilisation and emergency methods.
How will the choice of contraception vary?
Affected by the type of relationship, individual, values, morals and availability of contraception.
What is Abstinence?
Refraining from sexual activity.