Psychiatry - Gender Issues and Gender Sensitivity

Gender inequality

What societal structure is gender violence rooted in?

Gender issues

What term includes differences in access to resources, activities, and responses to change between genders?

About 1 in 3 women

What percentage of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence according to WHO?

Suicide attempts, induced abortions, depression, alcohol use disorders

What are common consequences for women who experience gender violence?

Use of violence and strength

In historical contexts, what was expected of men to maintain social hierarchies?

False

T/F: Gender violence affects men and women equally.

False

T/F: Gender issues are unchangeable societal constructs.

True

T/F: Men often prove their masculinity through acts of violence.

False

T/F: Gender issues only pertain to women's rights.

False

T/F: Gender violence is exclusively domestic abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual harrasment

What are two common forms of gender violence?

Women, girls and LGBTQ+ individuals

Who are disproportionately affected by gender violence?

WHO

Which global organization states that violence impacts 1 in 3 women?

Strength, toughness, courage

What behavior is associated with masculinity and violence?

Trafficking

What term refers to selling and exploiting people, especially women and children?

True

T/F: Violence is typically associated with masculinity.

False

T/F: Gender violence mainly targets cisgender men.

True

T/F: Historically, violence was used by men to dominate women.

False

T/F: The effects of violence on women's mental health are minimal.

True

T/F: Domestic abuse is a form of gender violence.

Social and political relationships between men

What supports men's power within families and economies?

Improving communities

Name one major goal of women’s groups worldwide.

Nearly 200 years

How long have women been intentionally resisting restrictions for empowerment?

Support from both men and women

What does women’s empowerment today require globally?

Owning land, voting, professional careers

List one restriction women had to fight against historically.

False

T/F: Political power structures have always been gender-neutral.

False

T/F: Men historically supported women’s political participation equally.

True

T/F: Women's groups often resist societal restrictions to achieve their goals.

True

T/F: Economic power has traditionally been male-dominated.

False

T/F: Today, no men support women empowerment.

Affordable, accessible, acceptable

What must health services be to uphold the right to health?

Discrimination and inequality

What puts sex and gender minorities at risk in healthcare?

Excessive alcohol consumption

Give an example of a harmful masculine behavior.

Mutilation

What harmful practice involves alteration of body parts for non-medical reasons?

UN, WHO, UNICEF

What global organizations classify forced child marriage as a harmful practice?

True

T/F: Health is a basic human right.

False

T/F: Forced child marriage only has emotional consequences.

False

T/F: Masculine behaviors like smoking have no health consequences.

False

T/F: Gender discrimination does not affect healthcare outcomes.

False

T/F: Mutilation practices are legal everywhere.

Gender influences experiences, roles, opportunities

What does gender sensitivity aim to recognize?

Workplace, education, healthcare, homes

Where can gender sensitivity transform societal norms?

Promote equality and fairness

What is a major goal of gender sensitivity?

Unequal treatment based on gender

What does a gender-sensitive response challenge?

Discrimination and unequal treatment

What aspect of society is directly impacted by lack of gender sensitivity?

False

T/F: Gender sensitivity means ignoring gender differences.

True

T/F: Gender sensitivity can help create more inclusive environments.

False

T/F: Only women benefit from gender-sensitive policies.

False

T/F: Gender sensitivity should be applied only in healthcare settings.

True

T/F: Recognizing gender differences supports promoting equality.

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression

What does SOGIE stand for?

Sexual Fluidity

What term describes the ability for attraction or identity to change over time?

Gender Identity

A person's sense of being male, female, both, or neither.

Gender expression

Physical manifestations like clothing and hairstyle.

Gender Queer

What term describes someone whose gender identity does not fit norms?

False

T/F: Gender identity is always the same as the assigned sex at birth.

True

T/F: The SOGIE spectrum acknowledges fluid identities.

True

T/F: Asexuality is part of sexual orientation.

False

T/F: Gender expression is about internal feelings only.

False

T/F: SOGIE only applies to LGBTQ+ people.

Implicit biases

What are beliefs people are unaware of called?

Victorian Doctrine of Separate Spheres

What historical ideology divided public and private spheres by gender?

Categorization of people

What foundation often leads to prejudice and discrimination?

Encouragement of risk-taking behaviors

What is an example of a harmful gender norm for men?

Increased risk of violence and mental health issues

What are rigid gender norms linked to among gender-diverse individuals?

False

T/F: People always know all their biases.

True

T/F: Stereotypes can form through natural categorization.

False

T/F: Harmful gender norms positively impact mental health.

False

T/F: Gender roles from Victorian times promoted equality.

True

T/F: Implicit beliefs often show more bias than explicit beliefs.

Both men and families

Who benefits from men participating in childcare?

Skills are often learned, not inherent

Why is it misleading to say only women can care for children?

Tenderness and Patience

What personal qualities can men develop through childcare?

Happier family dynamics

What happens when men and women share family leadership?

Traditional definitions of men’s vs women’s work

What rigid view is rejected when recognizing gender differences?

False

T/F: Only women are naturally equipped for childcare.

True

T/F: Men’s involvement in childcare can promote positive qualities.

False

T/F: Rigid gender roles are necessary for societal success.

True

T/F: Respect and shared leadership in families result in better outcomes.

False

T/F: Gender differences mean men and women must have unequal rights.

Gender-sensitive Language

What type of language avoids gender assumptions?

Gender-sensitive Programming

What kind of programming considers the needs of all genders?

Gender-sensitive Policies

What policies should address gender-based inequalities?

Gender awareness-raising

What helps promote an understanding of gender-related challenges?

Equal opportunities

What is the main goal of promoting gender equality?

False

T/F: Gender-sensitive policies reinforce stereotypes.

True

T/F: Using inclusive language supports gender equality.

False

T/F: Awareness-raising is unnecessary for promoting equality.

False

T/F: Programs that ignore gender differences are gender-sensitive.

True

T/F: Gender equality benefits everyone.

Inclusitivity

What does gender sensitivity encourage besides equality?

Trust and communication

What relationship aspects does gender sensitivity improve?

Increasing awareness

What is the first step to creating a more equitable society?

All genders

Who benefits from a gender-sensitive approach?

Enhances cooperation and understanding

How does gender sensitivity impact professional relationships?

False

T/F: Gender sensitivity only matters in personal relationships.

True

T/F: Awareness of biases leads to more inclusivity.

False

T/F: Gender sensitivity discourages equality.

True

T/F: Promoting gender sensitivity improves social fairness.

False

T/F: Only women need gender sensitivity.