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Pressure and Victim-Blaming Scenarios
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Scenarios
1. Sarah's friends keep asking her to skip school with them. When she says no, they call her "boring" and threaten to stop being her friend. This is an example of:
Gentle persuasion
Peer pressure
Friendly advice
Normal conversation
2. Tom's older brother forces him to lie to their parents about where he's been, saying "You'll get in trouble too if you don't." This is:
Persuasion
Coercion
Brotherly advice
Helpful guidance
3. Emma was bullied at school. Her mum says "Well, you must have done something to make them pick on you." This is an example of:
Helpful feedback
Victim-blaming
Problem-solving
Constructive criticism
4. Which of these is NOT a sign of coercion?
Threats of consequences
Using fear to control
Presenting logical reasons
Blackmail or manipulation
5. Jake was pressured into shoplifting by his mates. Later, someone says "He chose to do it, so it's entirely his fault." This statement:
Recognises the complexity of the situation
Shows victim-blaming attitudes
Is completely accurate
Helps Jake learn from mistakes
6. Maya's boyfriend constantly checks her phone and says "If you loved me, you'd share your passwords." This is:
Romantic behaviour
Normal in relationships
Emotional manipulation
Showing he cares
7. Which response shows victim-blaming when someone is cyberbullied?
"That sounds really difficult for you"
"Why did you post that photo online?"
"Let's report this together"
"The bullies are completely wrong"
8. The key difference between persuasion and coercion is:
Persuasion uses facts, coercion uses emotions
Persuasion respects choice, coercion removes it
Persuasion is always wrong, coercion can be right
There is no real difference
9. Aisha was peer pressured into sending inappropriate photos. A helpful response would be:
"You should have known better"
"Why didn't you just say no?"
"Let's get you support and report this"
"You brought this on yourself"
10. Which situation shows healthy persuasion rather than pressure?
"Join our group or we'll spread rumours about you"
"I think this club would suit you, but it's your choice"
"Everyone will think you're weird if you don't come"
"You have to decide now or we won't ask again"
✏️ Part 2: Written Response Questions
1. Describe a situation where someone might experience peer pressure. Explain how they could resist it effectively.
2. Explain why victim-blaming is harmful and give an example of a more supportive response.
3. What are three warning signs that persuasion has become coercion? Explain each one.
4. How can bystanders help someone who is experiencing pressure or coercion? Give specific examples.
5. Describe the difference between taking responsibility for your actions and being blamed unfairly. Why is this distinction important?
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