Question 1

Most Japanese women entering the workforce are

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Question 2

In Russia, for every one birth there are two legal abortions.

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According to the World Health Organization, in Russia there are 31 abortions performed for every 100 live births, which means for every one birth there are approximately three abortions, making statement A true.

Question 3

Demonstrate how the process of development has an adverse effect on women. What suggestions would you offer to make the process beneficial rather than detrimental to women?

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Question 4

The one-child policy in China is relaxed in metropolitan areas.

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The one-child policy was a nationwide policy in China, applied uniformly across both rural and metropolitan areas, without relaxation based on geographic location. It was implemented to control population growth and was only relaxed in 2015 to allow all families to have two children.

Question 5

How are women in the developing world similar in terms of status and role? From those discussed in your text, which countries offer the likelihood of positive change and which are least likely to change in terms of women's roles?

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Question 6

Indira Gandhi was the very weak prime minister of India who was controlled by her party.

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This statement is incorrect. Indira Gandhi was a strong and authoritarian prime minister who often acted independently from her party. She implemented several bold measures during her time in office, such as nationalizing banks and abolishing the privy purses of former princes.

Question 7

Demonstrate how religion has impacted gender ideology and gender roles in Israel, China, and India.

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Question 8

In contrast to the United Nations Conference in Copenhagen in 1980, the 1985 UN Conference in Nairobi recognized that

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The 1985 UN Conference in Nairobi recognized the women's movement as fundamentally a political movement, marking a shift in understanding from earlier perspectives that might have focused more on social or economic aspects without explicitly acknowledging the political dimensions of women's rights and activism.

Question 9

The Showa Constitution provided rights for the women of Iraq.

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The Showa Constitution is the Constitution of Japan and had no impact on the rights of women in Iraq.

Question 10

Discuss the impact of the one-child policy on contemporary China in terms of both functions and dysfunctions.

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Question 11

The UN Conference in Beijing was a watershed for women because

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All of the above statements are correct. The UN Conference in Beijing was a significant event for women as it brought their issues to the forefront of global debates and affirmed that women's rights are human rights. The conference also set the foundation for accountability measures by NGOs to ensure progress is made in advancing women's rights.

Question 12

The gender gap in human potential has been halved in two major areas over the last twenty years. These two areas are

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According to the Human Development Report 2020 by the United Nations Development Programme, the gender gap in human potential has been halved in the areas of education and health over the last two decades, with more girls attending school and women living longer and healthier lives.

Question 13

According to Lindsey, the underlying cause of women's inequality in the world is that

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Lindsey states that women's primary roles are domestic in nature and are undervalued and underpaid, which is the underlying cause of women's inequality in the world.

Question 14

When countries begin the process of economic development, how are women impacted?

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When countries begin the process of economic development, women are impacted in multiple ways. They may be further marginalized and impoverished as traditional gender roles are disrupted and women lose access to subsistence activities. The move to cash crops may also undermine their subsistence activities. Additionally, women may lose prestige and power as their traditional roles and value are devalued in the new economic system. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 15

A sociologically informed model of Women in Development should include all but which one of the following?

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A strong theoretical perspective based on functionalism is not necessary for a sociologically informed model of Women in Development, as there are other theoretical perspectives that can be used. The other options listed (recognition of global stratification system, feminist perspective, interdisciplinary work in social sciences) are all vital components of such a model.

Question 16

Russian authorities are promoting images of women which stress

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The article states that Russian authorities are promoting images of women which stress homemaker roles. There is no mention of promoting career success, financial independence, or gender equality in the workplace.

Question 17

In China, the foundation for achieving gender equality is based on the idea of

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In China, gender equality is mainly based on improving women's economic status. This includes initiatives such as increasing women's access to education, employment, and financial resources. While smaller family size and literacy for girls are important factors for achieving gender equality, they are not the foundation of the movement in China. Abandoning Confucianism is not a key factor in promoting gender equality in China as the government has tried to reinterpret Confucianism to promote gender equality.

Question 18

In Confucian classic writings, females are seen as

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Confucian classic writings often reflect the societal norms and values of their time, which included patriarchal views that saw women in a subordinate position to men, often characterizing them in ways that aligned with A, B, and C.

Question 19

In the domestic hierarchy of the traditional extended Chinese family, who occupied the lowest rung?

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In the traditional extended Chinese family, new brides occupied the lowest rung as they were expected to serve their husband's family and prove their worth.

Question 20

The marriage laws in contemporary China state that

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The marriage laws in contemporary China do not allow for arranged marriages without the consent of the bride. Polygamy is also not permitted. However, women do have the right to divorce, which was not always the case in traditional Chinese society. Overall, women have gained more rights and protections under modern Chinese law.

Quiz 6: Global Perspectives on Gender