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What is the main difference between the Human Development Index and the Gender Inequality Index?
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?
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?
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?
What does a high score on the GII indicate?
What is one aspect measured by the Gender Inequality Index?
What is one aspect measured by the Gender Inequality Index?
What is the range of scores for both the HDI and GII?
What is the range of scores for both the HDI and GII?
What is a consequence of industrialization, according to the text?
What is a consequence of industrialization, according to the text?
What does the GII measure in terms of empowerment?
What does the GII measure in terms of empowerment?
Why do development theories focus on geographical variations in development?
Why do development theories focus on geographical variations in development?
What is the relationship between men and women in terms of access to opportunities?
What is the relationship between men and women in terms of access to opportunities?