Question 1

Identify a true statement about traditional development programs.

Accepted Answer

Traditional development programs have historically focused on increasing men's income generation capacity, often neglecting women's economic contributions and reinforcing traditional gender roles.

Question 2

The majority of the world's one billion people living in poverty are women in industrialized countries.

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The majority of the world's one billion people living in poverty are actually in developing countries, and while women do make up a disproportionate amount of those living in poverty, the statement is incorrect in stating that they are primarily in industrialized countries.

Question 3

Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet needs in the future.

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This is the definition of sustainable development as agreed upon by the United Nations.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about developing nations is false?

Accepted Answer

The majority of the least developed nations are not located in the Middle East. In fact, most of them are in sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 5

Many developing nations spent years of their existence as colonies of northern countries.This has a profound impact on their respective cultures,languages,and economic systems.Describe some of the negative influences of colonization,and explain how those experiences continue to influence the perceptions of Western intervention.

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Question 6

The ________ in Kenya is a well-known example of the role of grassroots support organizations (GRSOs)in sustainable development involving women.This movement organized women to plant and manage trees for fuelwood and to guard against soil erosion.

Accepted Answer

The Greenbelt movement in Kenya is a well-known example of the role of grassroots support organizations (GRSOs) in sustainable development involving women. This movement organized women to plant and manage trees for fuelwood and to guard against soil erosion.

Question 7

Industrialized countries tend to be located in the southern hemisphere.As such,they are often referred to as southern countries or Global South.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Industrialized countries are typically located in the northern hemisphere and are often referred to as northern countries or Global North. The southern hemisphere includes mostly developing countries, which are often referred to as southern countries or Global South.

Question 8

According to Boserup,Duley and Diduk,and Sen and Grown,colonizers ________.

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Boserup argues that colonizers removed women from political decision-making, Duley and Diduk studied the impact of British colonialism on women's access to land and resources, and Sen and Grown argue that colonial policies undermined women's rights and opportunities. None of these scholars suggest that colonizers replaced traditional gender roles with egalitarian arrangements or gave women free access to resources. The option D is also incorrect as it is the opposite of what all three scholars argue.

Question 9

The proponents of modernization theory believe that transforming the economy of a developing country will naturally lead to its political and social development.

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Proponents of modernization theory argue that economic development leads to social and political development, as modernization brings about changes in social attitudes, values, and institutions.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about women who reside in developing nations is false?

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Women who reside in the least-developed nations do not have a life expectancy of 23 years. While life expectancy is generally lower in developing nations compared to developed nations, it varies depending on the nation and region. However, women in developing nations do face higher rates of HIV/AIDS, unsafe abortions, maternal deaths and disability, and lower literacy rates and school enrollment compared to women in developed nations.

Question 11

Grassroots support organizations (GRSOs)are internationally based groups that work to develop and improve communities.

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Grassroots support organizations (GRSOs) are typically local or community-based groups that focus on developing and improving communities from the bottom up, rather than being internationally based.

Question 12

The textbook identifies two distinct approaches to development: gender and development (GAD)and women in development (WID).Compare and contrast these two approaches; be sure to discuss their relative strengths and shortcomings.

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Question 13

Neocolonialism refers to the practice where the Global South countries continue using former colonies for raw materials,minerals,and cash crops.

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Neocolonialism refers to the practice where former colonial powers or developed countries exert economic, political, or cultural influence over former colonies or less developed countries, often through indirect means such as economic pressure or cultural dominance, rather than direct control.

Question 14

________ requires a gender analysis to make sure that gender equality concerns are taken into account in all developmental activities.

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Gender mainstreaming is the process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies, or programs, in all areas and at all levels. This helps to ensure that gender equality concerns are integrated into all developmental activities.

Question 15

There are three general types of women in development (WID)projects discussed in the textbook.Identify and describe each of these project types,and explain some of the reasons why they are often unsuccessful.

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Question 16

The extension of small loans to women in poverty for small-scale economic enterprises is referred to as ________.

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Microcredit is the extension of small loans to individuals, specifically women, to start or expand small businesses and improve their overall economic status. It is a tool for poverty alleviation and economic development.

Question 17

Development programs are not free from critiques,particularly as they relate to women.As per the textbook,most feminist criticisms of these programs can be placed into different categories.Summarize each of these categories,and discuss whether or not feminist critiques have affected the way development programs are run.

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Question 18

In the context of women in development (WID)projects,identify a true statement about income-generating projects for women.

Accepted Answer

Income-generating projects for women often focus on traditional female skills like sewing, knitting, embroidery, and handicrafts, as these are areas where women may already have expertise or can easily acquire skills.

Question 19

The ________ in the forests of Uttar Pradesh,India,is a famous example of a grassroots organization (GRO)that developed due to concerns about unsustainable development.Specifically,village women wrapped themselves around trees and refused to move until the contractors who had arrived to cut 2,500 trees left.

Accepted Answer

The Chipko movement is a famous example of a grassroots organization that developed due to concerns about unsustainable development. Women from a village in the forests of Uttar Pradesh, India wrapped themselves around trees and refused to move until the contractors who had arrived to cut down 2,500 trees left. The movement eventually spread to other parts of India and became a symbol of the struggle for ecological conservation and sustainable development.

Quiz 6: Women, development, and Environmental Sustainability