Human Rights (Gender Based Violence)
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Human Rights (Gender Based Violence), with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksLearners are compiling a list of values and virtues to display on the school notice board under the heading 'Let's stop gender-based violence!'. State three values that can help young people avoid gender-based violence.
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4 marksMercy confides in her friend that her uncle has been abusing her, but she is afraid to tell anyone else.
(a) Explain one way in which guidance and counselling services would help Mercy. (2 marks)
(b) State two places or people in Kenya from whom a survivor of gender-based violence can get help. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any one well-explained way, 2 marks (1 mark for the way, 1 mark for explanation) (2 marks): - Provides emotional support: a counsellor listens without judging, helping her cope with fear, shame and trauma. - Helps rebuild her self-esteem so that she knows the abuse was not her fault. - Guides her on reporting the abuse to the police and seeking justice. - Refers her for medical care, e.g. treatment, tests for infections and emergency care. - Helps her find a safe place to stay away from the abuser. - Helps her overcome thoughts of revenge or suicide and plan for the future. - Offers spiritual support through prayer and encouragement from God's word. (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - School guidance and counselling department / a trusted teacher. - Parent or trusted guardian. - Police station (gender desk). - Hospital or health centre (gender-based violence recovery centre). - Pastor, priest or chaplain / the church. - Children's officer / Department of Children's Services. - Chief or local administration. - National GBV hotline 1195 or Childline Kenya (116). - Non-governmental organisations / rescue centres that support survivors.
Question 3
6 marksNews reports in Kenya regularly carry stories of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. Explain three reasons why cases of gender-based violence have increased in Kenya today.
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1 markIn a class discussion on gender-based violence, learners read the account of the creation of human beings in Genesis 1:26-27. Which lesson from this passage most directly helps Christians oppose gender-based violence?
A. Men were created first, so they should rule over women
B. Women should obey men in every matter in the home
C. Men and women have equal dignity and worth before God
D. Only married people truly reflect the image of God
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6 marksThe church choir in Machakos sings a chorus on the characteristics of love during a family day dedicated to ending domestic violence. With reference to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, explain three ways in which the characteristics of love can help prevent gender-based violence in families.
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Any three of the following, well explained, 2 marks each (1 mark for the characteristic, 1 mark for how it prevents GBV) (6 marks): - Love is patient: family members bear with one another's weaknesses instead of reacting with violence. - Love is kind: spouses and children treat one another gently and do not cause harm. - Love does not envy / is not jealous: partners trust each other, avoiding jealousy that leads to violence. - Love is not proud or boastful: no one considers themselves superior to the other gender, so no one is dominated. - Love is not rude / does not dishonour others: family members respect each other's dignity and do not insult or humiliate one another. - Love is not self-seeking: members consider the needs of others, e.g. share family resources instead of withholding money. - Love is not easily angered: conflicts are handled calmly instead of through beating or threats. - Love keeps no record of wrongs: people forgive one another rather than seeking revenge. - Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth: members speak truthfully and refuse to cover up abuse. - Love always protects: family members defend the vulnerable, e.g. children and women, from harm. - Love always hopes / always perseveres: couples work through challenges instead of turning to violence.
Question 6
4 marksDuring a class debate on the motion 'Victims of gender-based violence are mostly women and girls', both sides presented strong arguments.
(a) Give two reasons why women and girls are more often victims of gender-based violence in Kenya. (2 marks)
(b) State two ways in which men and boys may also be victims of gender-based violence. (2 marks)
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4 marksThe Peer Counselling Club in a school in Nakuru is preparing a sensitisation talk on gender-based violence (GBV).
(a) State the meaning of gender-based violence. (1 mark)
(b) Outline three forms of gender-based violence they should mention in their talk. (3 marks)
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1 markLearners write Matthew 22:36-39 on flashcards to remind them how to treat others. In this passage, Jesus names the first commandment as loving God with all one's heart, soul and mind. What does he name as the second commandment?
A. Honour your father and your mother
B. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy
C. Do not repay anyone evil for evil
D. Love your neighbour as yourself
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5 marksA resource person from a local hospital tells a Grade 10 class that gender-based violence does not only harm the person who is abused.
(a) State three effects of gender-based violence on the survivor. (3 marks)
(b) Explain one effect of gender-based violence on the family. (2 marks)
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1 markA pastor addressing a community seminar on gender-based violence quotes Galatians 3:28 to show that no person should be treated as inferior. Which teaching is found in this verse?
A. Children should obey their parents in the Lord
B. Husbands should love their wives as they love their own bodies
C. Wives should submit to their husbands as to the Lord
D. All believers, male or female, are one in Christ Jesus
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