1. GENDER DIFFERENCES Cassandra F. Newkirk, M.D.

2. Gender Differences Women  Relationships are important  Talk about their problems  Caretakers of children  Will ask for help  Depressed Men  Do not share innermost thoughts  Do not talk about their problems  Acknowledge children  Reluctant to ask for help  Aggressive

3. Histories Women  Abused as children  Used drugs & alcohol early  Promiscuous sex  Unwanted pregnancies  STD’s Men  Abused as children  Used drugs & alcohol early  Promiscuous sex  Unplanned children  STD’s

4. Consequences Women  Low self-esteem  Depression  Unwanted children  STD’s  Other health problems –Dental –Ob Gyn Men  Low self-esteem  Angry/aggressive  Does not take care of children  STD’s  Health problems

5. Women  Victim role  Self-destructive behavior –Anger turned inward Men  Victimizer  Aggressive behavior –Outward expression of anger

6. Staff’s Issues Women  Abused  Victimized  Substance Abuse  Depressed Men  Abused  Victimizers or need to be in control  Substance Abuse  Depressed – expressed aggressively (need to control)

7. Women  Challenges in personal life  Like the male attention  Power & Control  Low self-esteem Men  Challenges in personal life  Like the “thrill”  Power & Control  Vulnerable to female pressure