Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces in Society

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What is the main difference between the Human Development Index and the Gender Inequality Index?

  • The HDI measures economic opportunities while the GII measures reproductive health.
  • The HDI measures overall development while the GII measures gender-specific development. (correct)
  • The GII measures economic opportunities while the HDI measures reproductive health.
  • The GII measures overall development while the HDI measures gender-specific development.

What is the ideal scenario in terms of HDI and GII scores?

  • A high score on the HDI and a high score on the GII.
  • A high score on the HDI and a low score on the GII. (correct)
  • A low score on the HDI and a high score on the GII.
  • A low score on the HDI and a low score on the GII.

What is a common outcome of industrialization in some locations?

  • No change in living standards.
  • Uneven development globally.
  • Worsening of living standards.
  • Improvement of living standards. (correct)

What does a high score on the GII indicate?

<p>A high level of gender inequality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect measured by the Gender Inequality Index?

<p>Maternal mortality ratios. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of scores for both the HDI and GII?

<p>0-1. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of industrialization, according to the text?

<p>Geographically uneven development. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the GII measure in terms of empowerment?

<p>Comparing the amount of men to women in the national legislature and higher education. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do development theories focus on geographical variations in development?

<p>To explain the spatial variations in development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between men and women in terms of access to opportunities?

<p>Men have greater access to economic, political, and educational opportunities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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