18 Questions
What is a key aspect of mortality inequality between women and men?
High mortality rates of women
What is the brutal form that mortality inequality takes?
Unusually high mortality rates of women
Which organization developed the Seven Types of Gender Inequalities, including Mortality Inequality?
OECD
What is one outcome of mortality inequality?
Unusually high mortality rates of women
Which type of inequality involves a preponderance of men due to unusually high mortality rates of women?
Natality inequality
Why is mortality inequality considered a serious problem?
It involves unusually high mortality rates of women
What is one of the types of inequality faced by women mentioned in the text?
Basic Facility Inequality
What is the term used in the text to refer to violence against women?
Gender-Based Violence
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of Gender-Based Violence in the text?
Emotional abuse
What is one reason for Gender-Based Violence?
Women's subordinate status in society
Which of the following inequalities faced by women is NOT mentioned in the text?
Income Inequality
What is the term used to describe inequalities within the family or household?
Household Inequality
What is the cultural bias towards boy children in some parts of the world?
Leading to the infanticide of girl babies
According to Robert Hopper, what cultural belief contributes to the focus on gender differences?
The belief that everyone should be in a heterosexual relationship
What is the impact of popular media using the word 'SEX' in their presentations?
Reinforcing the notion of differences between men and women
How do early interactions between boys and girls influence their perceptions?
Encouraging them to see each other as the 'opposite sex'
According to Ingraham (1999), what are heterosexual weddings seen as?
Ultimate social rituals
How do theories emphasizing gender differences affect various aspects of life?
Deprive children of their full human potential
This quiz explores the major determinants of gender inequality as discussed by Barnett and Rivers in Module 3, including social setup, culture, religion, and more. It also delves into the concept of male chauvinism and its impact on society.
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