VANSDA Quiz

Engaging men in the work prevention of sexual violence against women is a critical task. At times it can be difficult, for it asks men to truly look at themselves and their lives – and to begin to make changes in their personal situations and in the world around them. To do this requires an understanding an exploration of men’s privilege, sexism and other biases and an openness to learning from women and to working with them as an ally.

There is no easy answer to why men abuse women. While no single factor can predict who is likely to engage in aggressive and violent behaviour, studies have shown that there are many risk factors that may place some males at a higher risk of becoming involved in sexual violence as aggressors.

On average, is it men or women who;

Are more likely to do child care*

Male

Female

Are more likely to have higher paying jobs*

Male

Female

Are more likely to do most of the housework*

Male

Female

Are more likely to be elected as a member of parliament*

Male

Female

Are more likely to own property*

Male

Female

Are more likely to be discouraged form walking home alone at night*

Male

Female

In what ways are men and women treated differently in society?*

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What might it feel like to be the opposite gender, what differences in your life would have or will occur?*

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Does the threat of sexual violence, and the fear it inspires limit women’s life choices.*

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Does violence have a connection to Power?*

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Who has power in our society? Who doesn’t?*

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How are groups with more power privileged?*

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Does power imbalance help to foster an environment for violent behaviour?*

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Answer Yes or NO to the following in order of your life experiences and examination of privilege

You have gained benefits because you are a man*

Yes

You are of European Heritage*

Yes

Your age provide you advantages*

Yes

You are encouraged to pursue academic work or goals *

Yes

One or both of your parents , or the people who raised you attended post secondary education or received a post secondary degree*

Yes

Your language of preference is English*

Yes

You grew up in a household where women did most of the housework or childcare*

Yes

You grew up in household where you heard racial or derogatory terms or jokes*

Yes

You grew up in household where drugs or alcohol were a problem*

Yes

You have gained benefits because you are a man*

Yes

You have gained benefits because you are a man*

Yes

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On average, is it men or women who;

Answer Yes or NO to the following in order of your life experiences and examination of privilege

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