Power And Power Relations Flashcards
(36 cards)
Power
To have control or authority over another person or your environment
Power refers to
Force, strength or might
Power refers to the ability to
Get things done
How you understand your power
Affects your relationships
Unequal power relations
Power is abused if one person has too much power over another person
Power relations
Sharing of power between people in a relationship
Relationship power inequality
Not having equal or the same power in a relationship
Unequal power relationship
One person has the power to deny or give something to the other person
What factors are used to control the other person
Money, violence, emotional abuse and sexual intimacy
Equal power relationship
!No person has power over the other person.
What leads up to making good decisions
Taking responsibility for yourself as you are in charge of and in control of your life.
Not blaming others for your decisions
How to make good decisions
Evaluate your situation and think about what the decision means for you.
Get information about different options and choices you have
Think about effects and consequences of each other
Decide on the most informed and responsible decision. Act on your decision
How to affirm others
Support, encourage and give praise
Help others become confident
Praise others by giving encouraging comments and kindness instead of putting them down with negative words such as name calling, insults and rumors
Care for others
Appreciate friends, family and teachers by thanking them and giving them praise when they deserve it
Factors on how people are different
Looks, cultures, beliefs, skills, interests, ideas, practices, fashion, need, values gender and disability
Race, gender and ability
There are many cultural groups and races in south Africa that require respect from individuals and to be viewed equally and not in a superior or inferior lens. Everyone needs respect regardless of gender(boy or girl) as well as different abilities. Respect people who are abled differently than yourself and show your acknowledgement by also valuing and admiring them
When other people’s words are directed at you
It’s important to be strong if they hurt you. It their idea not always the truth, accept critism if it’s helpful and true. It’s important to end each day with a short reflection - by thinking about tour successes and goodness and to make a practical action plant to help you develop yourself.
Gender
Role in society that you are expected to play depending on whether you are a boy/man or a woman/girl
Gender refers to
Socially maderoles, behaviors, activities and qualities that society sees as suitable for women and men
Gender roles are given according to
Historical, political, economic and cultural norms and may change
What’s linked to your gender
Opportunities and restrictions
Women and men have different
Biological qualities, power, status, expectations, norms, roles and responsibilities in society
Norms
Attitudes or behaviors that are expected or thought of as normal
Example of a norm
Dress code, work place and freedom
Sex
Biological and physiological qualities that define women and men
