Share L8: Political-Legal Perspective in Gender and Sexuality
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What does GBV stand for?
Gender-Based Violence
Give one example of gender-based violence against women.
Marital rape, sexual harassment, forced marriage, etc.
Who is a “perpetrator” in cases of gender-based violence?
A person or group that commits or supports violence
Why is “survivor” preferred over the term “victim”?
“Survivor” shows strength and resilience, not helplessness
What does “informed consent” mean?
A person freely agrees to an act without coercion or force
What Republic Act is known as the “Safe Spaces Act”?
Republic Act No. 11313
What is catcalling?
Unwanted remarks like wolf-whistling or sexist slurs
Name one public place where the Safe Spaces Act applies.
Streets, schools, malls, public transport, etc.
What does the State guarantee under the Safe Spaces Act?
Dignity and full respect for human rights
How does gender-based violence violate human rights?
GBV violates rights to life, health, and freedom from cruelty
How can abuse of power lead to GBV?
Those with power use it to control or harm others
What is an example of power that can be misused in gender-based violence?
Economic power (money), social power (status), political power
Explain how GBV affects the mental health of survivors.
It can cause trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or depression
Why do survivors sometimes find it difficult to reintegrate into society?
Because of stigma, trauma, and lack of support
What makes a child incapable of giving informed consent?
Children lack maturity and understanding to decide freely
Why is the cycle of violence considered intergenerational?
Violence learned or experienced in childhood repeats in adulthood
