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Term
How are gender roles given?
Gender roles are given based on cultural, economic, political and historical
norms. These change over time.
Means femaleness. It is used to refer to the female sex and means to behave in a
way that is stereotypically female. It describes qualities that are customary for
women or girls.
Means to have control or authority over another person. Can also refer to strength,
force or might.
, The biological and physiological qualities that define women and men.
2 of 15
Definition
Attitudes or behaviours that are thought of as normal and are
expected.
What are norms? What is power?
What does sex refer to? What is a power relation?
3 of 15
Term
What does it mean to be dominant or submissive in a relationship?
The biological and physiological qualities that define women and men.
Term
How are gender roles given?
Gender roles are given based on cultural, economic, political and historical
norms. These change over time.
Means femaleness. It is used to refer to the female sex and means to behave in a
way that is stereotypically female. It describes qualities that are customary for
women or girls.
Means to have control or authority over another person. Can also refer to strength,
force or might.
, The biological and physiological qualities that define women and men.
2 of 15
Definition
Attitudes or behaviours that are thought of as normal and are
expected.
What are norms? What is power?
What does sex refer to? What is a power relation?
3 of 15
Term
What does it mean to be dominant or submissive in a relationship?
The biological and physiological qualities that define women and men.
