Advancements in Agriculture Quiz
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What does the Gender Inequality Index measure?

  • Economic development and political participation
  • Reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation (correct)
  • Healthcare access and gender representation in agriculture
  • Education access and income equality

In which type of economy are jobs not regulated or monitored by the government?

  • Traditional economy
  • Informal economy (correct)
  • Formal economy
  • Modern economy

What is a common characteristic of countries with a lower Gender Inequality Index (GII)?

  • More inequality between genders
  • Less inequality between genders (correct)
  • Higher inequality between genders
  • Less representation of women in political offices

In which regions can we still see inequality between genders according to the text?

<p>Southwest Asia and sub-Saharan Africa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to increased rates of urbanization as countries develop?

<p>Opening of new tertiary sector jobs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the demographic transition model signify for women in society?

<p>More opportunities as countries develop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the informal economy?

<p>Jobs with limited legal protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of countries with a lower Gender Inequality Index (GII)?

<p>Less inequality between genders in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does economic growth impact women's roles in less economically developed countries?

<p>Provides more opportunities for women in the formal economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In less economically developed countries, what is a significant challenge faced by women?

<p>Malnourishment due to prioritized caloric intake for men (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the increase in urbanization as countries develop?

<p>Shift from agricultural to non-agricultural jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of cultural norms on opportunities for individuals in less economically developed countries?

<p>Limits opportunities for different individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do many women in rural India work in agriculture?

<p>Contribution to agriculture through unpaid activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to agricultural production as societies develop economically?

<p>It shifts to utilizing new machinery, reducing the need for human labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of allowing women a more active role in society?

<p>Higher economic growth and standard of living for all people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced by women in less economically developed countries?

<p>More likely to be malnourished due to prioritized caloric intake for men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an impact of traditional gender roles on women's participation in society?

<p>Limited access to economic and social opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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