Gender Roles and Their Effects on Health and Well-Being (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards

Behaviours/activities society expects from men & women

When some have more rights, opportunities or control than others

Treating men & women with equal respect & opportunities

Using physical force to cause harm, injury, disability or death

Sexual contact between closely related family members

Process of grieving when someone dies

Controlling partner through fear, threats & physical violence

Unwanted sexual behaviour creating uncomfortable environment

500,000 women vs 156,000 men

Emotional effects last much longer than physical injuries