Education and Gender: Exploring Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recognized factor contributing to gender disparities in educational attainment?

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Biological differences in intelligence

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Cultural and societal expectations

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Differential access to educational opportunities

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Socioeconomic status

Question 2

According to the Coleman Report (1966), which of the following was identified as the most significant predictor of educational success in the United States?

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Students' family background

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Students' school segregation status

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Students' gender

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Educational funding levels

Question 3

The concept of 'intersectionality' in the context of education highlights the importance of recognizing how:

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Multiple forms of oppression and inequality can intersect and shape individuals' experiences

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Gender alone determines educational outcomes and opportunities

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Educational achievement is solely determined by individual merit

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Social class and race have no impact on educational outcomes

Question 4

The term 'hidden curriculum' refers to:

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The informal norms, values, and behaviors that students learn in school

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The official curriculum prescribed by educational authorities

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The specific academic knowledge and skills students acquire

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The extracurricular activities and clubs that students participate in

Question 5

The concept of 'gender performativity' introduced by Judith Butler suggests that:

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Gender is not fixed or innate but rather a performance shaped by social expectations

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Individuals have complete control over their gender identity and expression

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Gender roles are rigidly defined and cannot be challenged

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Society has no influence on individuals' gender expressions

Question 6

In what ways can intersecting identities, such as gender and race, influence educational experiences and opportunities?

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Access to educational resources and opportunities can vary based on the intersection of race and gender.

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Gender alone has a decisive impact on educational outcomes, with no influence from other factors.

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Race holds no relevance in shaping educational experiences and opportunities.

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Educational experiences are solely determined by individual effort, unaffected by social factors.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a particular challenge to girls' educational opportunities in developing countries today?

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Limited opportunities for higher education

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Poverty

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Cultural norms and attitudes

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Lack of access to quality education

Question 8

Research on gender and educational leadership has identified several key findings. Which of the following is one of these established findings?

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Women face unique challenges and barriers in educational leadership roles.

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Women are more likely to hold leadership positions in education compared to men.

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There are no significant differences in the experiences of male and female educational leaders.

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Research has shown that women are inherently more effective educational leaders than men.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key finding from research on gender and educational leadership?

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Women tend to adopt a more collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

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Women are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions in schools than men.

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There is no significant difference in the leadership styles of male and female school leaders.

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Women are less likely to be satisfied with their leadership roles than men.

Question 10

The concept of 'separate spheres' refers to the idea that:

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Women and men have inherently different roles and abilities, with women's place being in the home and men's place being in the public sphere

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Education should be tailored specifically to the needs of boys and girls

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Men are superior to women in all aspects of life

Question 11

Which of the following is a key finding of the Coleman Report?

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School resources had little impact on student achievement, while family background and socioeconomic status had a significant influence

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African American students performed better in predominantly white schools

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Girls outperformed boys in all subjects

Question 12

The 'hidden curriculum' refers to:

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Unwritten and often unconscious expectations and norms that students learn in school, such as gender roles, social hierarchies, and appropriate behavior

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The explicit knowledge and skills taught in the classroom

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The informal relationships and interactions between students and teachers

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of gender stereotyping in education?

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Encouraging girls to pursue careers in traditionally feminine fields, such as nursing or teaching

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Providing equal opportunities for boys and girls in all subjects

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Using textbooks that depict women in leadership roles

Question 14

Single-sex schools have been shown to have:

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Mixed results on student achievement, with some studies showing benefits for girls in certain subjects and others showing no significant difference

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Negative effects on students' social and emotional development

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Consistently positive effects on student achievement for both boys and girls

Question 15

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by women in STEM fields?

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Stereotypes and biases that discourage women from pursuing and succeeding in these fields, as well as a lack of female role models

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Lack of qualified female teachers in STEM subjects

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Insufficient financial support for women in STEM research

Question 16

The term 'gender gap' refers to:

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Differences in educational attainment, participation, and achievement between boys and girls, with girls and women often facing disadvantages

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The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in education

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The different ways in which boys and girls learn

Question 17

Which of the following is a potential benefit of co-educational schools?

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Increased opportunities for boys and girls to learn from and collaborate with each other, as well as to develop a better understanding of gender roles and relationships

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Higher academic achievement for both boys and girls

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Reduced incidence of bullying and harassment

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has historically contributed to gender inequality in education?

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Biological differences between boys and girls

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Socio-economic disparities

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Cultural and societal factors

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Institutional biases

Question 19

The term 'gender gap' in education refers to:

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Disparities in educational attainment, participation, and achievement between girls and boys

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Differences in gender representation in certain educational fields

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The underrepresentation of women in educational leadership positions

Question 20

The concept of 'intersectionality' in relation to education highlights the importance of:

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Recognizing that individuals' experiences of education are shaped by multiple factors, including gender, race, class, and disability

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Focusing on the unique experiences of girls from marginalized backgrounds

Question 21

Which of the following interventions has been shown to be effective in reducing gender disparities in STEM education?

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Mentoring and role-modeling programs that connect girls with women in STEM fields

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Banning single-sex STEM classes

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Lowering academic standards for girls in STEM subjects

Question 22

The concept of 'feminist pedagogy' emphasizes:

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Challenging traditional gender roles and power dynamics in the classroom

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Using gender-specific teaching methods

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Teaching only female-centric content

Question 23

The concept of 'gender performativity' in education suggests that:

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Gender is not a fixed or inherent trait, but rather something that is performed and enacted in social interactions

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Boys and girls have essentially different ways of learning

Question 24

Which of the following is a benefit of promoting gender equality in education?

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Enhanced economic productivity, social cohesion, and improved outcomes for both women and men in society

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Increased male dominance in the workplace

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Lowered academic standards for boys

Question 25

The achievement gap between boys and girls in reading comprehension is:

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Closing, with girls outperforming boys on average

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Widening, with boys falling further behind girls

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Non-existent, with no significant difference in reading comprehension between boys and girls

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Reversing, with boys now outperforming girls on average

Question 26

Which of the following is recognized as a primary factor perpetuating gender inequality in education?

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Societal norms and expectations

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Financial disparities

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Government policies

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Physical differences between genders

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a concern currently faced by girls in education in numerous developing countries?

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Access to university-level education

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Premature pregnancies

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Inadequate representation of female educators

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Forced child labor

Question 28

Which theory posits that gender roles and behaviors are largely acquired through social interactions?

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Social learning theory

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Psychoanalytic theory

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Biological determinism theory

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Cognitive developmental theory

Question 29

Research indicates that gender stereotypes present in textbooks can have a negative impact on:

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Students' self-perception and aspirations

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School disciplinary measures

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Teachers' instructional methods

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Parental involvement in education

Question 30

Intersectionality in education research emphasizes:

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Examining the interplay of various forms of inequality and their combined impact on educational experiences

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Focusing exclusively on gender inequality

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Comparing educational systems of different nations

Question 31

Which of the following is an effective practice for fostering gender-inclusive classrooms?

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Employing gender-neutral language and imagery in educational materials

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Assigning different responsibilities to boys and girls based on perceived abilities

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Encouraging only female students to participate in certain activities

Question 32

Research on the impact of education on gender equality has consistently shown that:

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Education empowers women and girls, leading to improved economic and social outcomes

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Education has no significant effect on reducing gender inequality

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Only higher education has a meaningful impact on gender equality

Question 33

Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields?

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Biological differences

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Stereotypes and biases

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Unconscious bias

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Lack of role models

Question 34

The concept of 'gendered curriculum' refers to:

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Curriculum that is designed to reflect and reinforce traditional gender roles

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Curriculum that is designed to challenge gender stereotypes

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Curriculum that is designed to be equal for all genders

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential consequence of gender inequality in education?

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Lower economic opportunities for women

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Improved health outcomes for women

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Increased social cohesion

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Enhanced political participation for women

Question 36

The 'feminization of poverty' refers to:

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The disproportionate number of women living in poverty

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The increasing number of women in the workforce

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The growing gap between men's and women's incomes

Question 37

Which of the following is a key argument in favor of single-sex education?

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It can create a more supportive learning environment for girls

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It provides a better education for boys

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It eliminates distractions from the opposite sex

Question 38

The concept of 'intersectionality' emphasizes that:

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Gender inequality intersects with other forms of inequality

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Gender inequality is the most important form of inequality

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Inequality can only be experienced by one group at a time

Question 39

Which of the following is a key finding of the UNESCO report on girls' education?

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Girls' access to education has improved globally, but challenges remain

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Girls' education has declined globally

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Girls' education is no longer a priority for developing countries

Question 40

The 'gender pay gap' refers to:

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The difference in earnings between men and women

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The difference in unemployment rates between men and women

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The difference in educational attainment between men and women

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The difference in life expectancy between men and women

Question 41

The concept of 'gender socialization' refers to:

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The process by which individuals learn about and adopt gender roles

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The process by which individuals experience gender discrimination

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The process by which individuals develop their gender identity

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT considered a historical factor that has contributed to gender disparities in education, specifically to lower educational attainment among girls compared to boys?

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Biological inferiority

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Limited access to education

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Narrowly defined gender roles

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Social and cultural barriers

Question 43

The concept of 'gendered curricula' refers to:

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Curricula that perpetuate traditional gender stereotypes and power dynamics

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Curricula that promote gender equality and inclusivity

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Curricula that are designed to be equally accessible and relevant to all students regardless of gender

Question 44

According to the 2019 UNESCO report on 'Cracking the Code: Girls' and Women's Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)', which of the following is a key finding?

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Girls and women continue to be significantly underrepresented in STEM fields at all levels of education, globally.

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There is no significant gender gap in STEM education worldwide.

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Boys are naturally more inclined towards and suited for STEM subjects than girls.

Question 45

The 'leaky pipeline' theory in education suggests that:

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Girls and women are more likely to drop out or transition out of STEM fields as they progress through the educational system.

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Girls and women are equally represented and successful in all STEM fields.

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Boys and girls have equal opportunities to succeed and excel in STEM education.

Question 46

Which of the following is a potential strategy to address gender disparities in education?

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Promoting gender-sensitive and inclusive teaching practices that challenge gender stereotypes and biases.

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Lowering educational standards for girls.

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Banning single-sex schools.

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Enforcing strict gender quotas in education.

Question 47

The concept of 'intersectionality' in education emphasizes:

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The multiple and interconnected ways in which gender intersects with other social identities and experiences, such as race, class, disability, and sexual orientation, shaping educational opportunities and outcomes.

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The belief that gender is the sole and most important factor in determining educational outcomes.

Question 48

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of gender inequality in education?

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Reduced economic opportunities and lower earning potential for women.

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Increased educational attainment for men.

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Greater social mobility for all individuals.

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Improved health outcomes for children.

Question 49

The 'gender binary' refers to:

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The idea that there are only two genders, male and female, and that individuals must fit into one of these two categories.

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The separation of students into different educational tracks based on their assigned sex.

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The belief that gender is a spectrum and encompasses diverse identities and expressions.

Question 50

Which of the following is a key challenge in addressing gender disparities in education?

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Resistance and opposition from traditional gender norms, stereotypes, and biases.

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Lack of funding for educational programs.

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Limited access to technology and digital resources.

Question 51

The concept of 'gender mainstreaming' in education refers to:

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The systematic and intentional integration of a gender perspective into all aspects of educational policy, practice, and research to promote gender equality and equity.

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Enforcing strict gender quotas in education.

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Creating separate educational programs and institutions exclusively for girls or boys.