Gender and Development: Empowering Women and Achieving Equality

Question 1

What are some of the main obstacles to achieving gender equality in development?

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Limited educational opportunities for girls

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Insufficient healthcare access for women

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Women's limited involvement in decision-making

Question 2

Which of the following is the most comprehensive definition of gender mainstreaming?

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The process of integrating gender considerations into all aspects of development policies and programs.

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The advancement of women's rights and empowerment.

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The equitable distribution of resources between men and women.

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The eradication of all forms of discrimination against women.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of gender impact assessments?

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To evaluate the impact of development interventions on gender equality

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To collect data on the gender composition of a population

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To identify the differences between men and women in development outcomes

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To determine the share of resources allocated to women in development projects

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of a gender-sensitive development project?

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Benefits only women

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Provides training and employment opportunities specifically for women

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Includes women in the design and implementation phases

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Monitors and evaluates its impact on gender equality

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT regarded as a primary theoretical framework within the field of gender and development?

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Neoclassical economics

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Postcolonial feminism

Question 6

What is the term used to describe the process of empowering women and girls?

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Women's empowerment

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Gender mainstreaming

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Capacity building

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Gender sensitization

Question 7

What is the concept of 'intersectional feminism'?

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A feminist approach that recognizes the multiple identities and experiences of women

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A feminist approach that focuses on the experiences of women of color

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A feminist approach that focuses on the experiences of LGBTQ+ women

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A feminist approach that focuses on the experiences of disabled women

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a core tenet of feminist development theory?

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Gender relations are shaped solely by biological factors.

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Women's empowerment is indispensable for inclusive development.

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Gender equality should be prioritized in development interventions.

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Social and economic systems influence gender roles and relationships.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a micro-level intervention aimed at promoting gender equality?

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Community-based workshops focused on girls' rights

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National legislation addressing domestic violence

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International development initiatives prioritizing women's education

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Gender integration into government policies and programs

Question 10

According to the 'feminist standpoint theory', whose knowledge and experiences are considered central to development thinking?

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Women in marginalized communities

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Western development practitioners

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of conducting a gender analysis in development projects?

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To identify gender-specific needs and constraints

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To justify excluding women from project activities

Question 12

How does the concept of 'intersectionality' relate to Gender and Development?

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It recognizes that gender identity intersects with other social identities, such as race, class, and disability.

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It refers to the biological differences between men and women.

Question 13

Which of the following is a key indicator of women's empowerment in development?

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Political participation

Question 14

What is the first crucial step in conducting a gender analysis for a development project?

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Collecting data broken down by sex

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Developing a gender action plan

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Involving women as beneficiaries

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Undertaking a gender audit

Question 15

How do cultural expectations and norms impact gender equality in development contexts?

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Cultural expectations and norms can both support and hinder gender equality.

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Cultural expectations and norms have no influence on gender equality.

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Cultural norms and expectations only affect women.

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Cultural expectations and norms always hinder gender equality.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a core concept in the study of gender and development?

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Economic growth

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Gender empowerment

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Women's rights

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Social justice

Question 17

According to feminist theory, which of the following is a major factor contributing to gender inequality?

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Social construction

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Biological differences

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Psychological factors

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Economic disparities

Question 18

Clear and Correct Question: According to the 'women in development' approach, women's role should encompass:

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Active participants empowered in all development aspects

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Passive recipients of development initiatives

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Educated but restricted to conventional roles

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Excluded from the development process

Question 19

According to feminist perspectives on gender and development, which of the following is central to women's empowerment?

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Challenging and transforming unequal gender roles and power dynamics

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Achieving individual economic self-sufficiency

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Emulating patriarchal norms and behaviors

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Gaining formal education credentials

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of gender mainstreaming in development?

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Ensuring that gender perspectives are systematically integrated into all stages of development planning and implementation

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Allocating equal funding to projects specifically targeting women and girls

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Eliminating the need for targeted interventions focused on addressing gender inequality

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Establishing separate monitoring and evaluation systems for gender-related initiatives

Question 21

The concept of 'intersectionality' emphasizes the:

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Interconnected and overlapping nature of various forms of discrimination and marginalization

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Importance of addressing gender inequality in isolation from other forms of oppression

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Need for specialized interventions tailored to each marginalized group

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Challenges of achieving gender equality without considering other social factors

Question 22

What is the fundamental goal of 'gender transformative development'?

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Challenging and transforming unequal gender roles, power relations, and social norms

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Prioritizing economic growth and development without explicitly addressing gender issues

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Empowering women and girls through targeted interventions while leaving men's roles unchanged

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Ignoring gender issues and focusing solely on other forms of social inequality

Question 23

Which fundamental concept encompasses the overlapping and intersecting forms of discrimination faced by individuals based on their gender, race, and other social identities?

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Intersectionality

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Patriarchy

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Empowerment

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Equity

Question 24

The United Nations Millennium Development Goal that specifically targets gender equality is:

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Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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Goal 5: Improve maternal health.

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Goal 8: Promote sustainable economic growth.

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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Question 25

The concept of 'intersectionality' in gender and development recognizes that:

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Individuals experience multiple and overlapping forms of discrimination based on their gender, race, class, and other social identities.

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The experiences of women are uniform across different cultural and economic contexts.

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Gender equality can be achieved in isolation from other forms of social justice.

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Men should be excluded from gender and development initiatives.

Question 26

The 'Beijing Platform for Action' is a landmark document that establishes a comprehensive framework for:

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Advancing women's rights and gender equality worldwide.

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Promoting economic development in developing countries.

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Addressing climate change and its impact on women.

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Ending violence against women and girls exclusively.

Question 27

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) included a specific goal focused on:

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Promoting gender equality and empowering women

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Reducing poverty and hunger

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Ensuring environmental sustainability

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Improving maternal health

Question 28

According to the 'capabilities approach' to development, the primary aim is to enhance individuals':

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Freedom to make choices and pursue actions

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Financial resources

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Educational opportunities

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Health and well-being

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT aligned with a feminist perspective on gender and development?

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Economic growth should be the primary focus of development policies

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Gender is a socially constructed concept

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Gender inequality is a form of oppression

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Women's empowerment should be prioritized in development efforts

Question 30

How is gender equality linked to sustainable development?

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Gender equality is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable development

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Sustainable development can be achieved without addressing gender inequality

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Gender equality is an outcome of sustainable development

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There is no relationship between gender equality and sustainable development

Question 31

Which approach aims to integrate gender considerations into all development policies and programs?

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Gender mainstreaming

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Gender budgeting

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Gender impact assessment

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Gender-responsive programming

Question 32

In conducting a gender-sensitive analysis of a development initiative, it is crucial to:

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Analyze how the initiative may differentially impact men and women

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Focus exclusively on the participation of women in the initiative

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Disregard gender considerations altogether

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Solely assess the economic viability of the project

Question 33

Which of the following is a commonly accepted perspective on gender and development?

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Gender is a fluid and socially constructed concept.

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Gender is a fixed, binary construct.

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Women are inherently more vulnerable than men.

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Gender has no impact on development outcomes.

Question 34

The concept of intersectionality suggests that:

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Individuals' experiences of discrimination are shaped by the intersection of their multiple identities.

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Members of marginalized groups experience oppression based solely on their gender identity.

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Women in all contexts encounter identical barriers to equality.

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Gender equality can be achieved without addressing other forms of inequality.

Question 35

A critical approach to gender and development:

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Emphasizes the ways in which gender shapes power relations and inequalities.

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Assumes that women are always the victims of oppression.

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Prioritizes quantitative data over qualitative data.

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Excludes men from discussions on gender equality.

Question 36

What is the fundamental difference between sex and gender?

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Sex is a biological concept, while gender is a purely social construct.

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Gender is a biological concept, while sex is a purely social construct.

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Sex and gender are synonymous terms.

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There is no clear distinction between sex and gender.

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a gender-responsive indicator?

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Percentage of women in leadership positions.

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Gross domestic product per capita.

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Infant mortality rate.

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Unemployment rate.