Gender and Development Quiz
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What does gender refer to?

  • Chromosomes, gene expressions, and hormone levels
  • Biological concept of an individual
  • Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and attributes (correct)
  • Reproductive anatomy that sets women apart from men

    • What is gender identity based on?

  • Biological characteristics
  • Assigned sex at birth
  • Socially constructed roles
  • Personal sense of one’s own gender (correct)

    • How are gender roles learned?

  • By following specific religious teachings
  • By imitating famous personalities and celebrities
  • By learning parents’ behavior and through the environment (correct)
  • Through biological factors and genetic predispositions

    • What does gender equality entail?

    <p>Equal rights, opportunities, and freedom of choice for women and men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are gender divisions of labour based on?

    <p>Roles, responsibilities, and activities assigned to women and men based on gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets women apart from men in biological terms?

    <p>Chromosomes, gene expressions, hormone levels, and reproductive anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of gender mainstreaming?

    <p>To achieve gender equality goals in an organization through integrating gender analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does women empowerment entail?

    <p>Acquiring the ability to control their own lives, protect their rights, and improve well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do gender socialization processes involve?

    <p>Learning the behavior and attitudes regarded as appropriate for one's sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are gender roles based on?

    <p>The activity ascribed to men and women on the basis of perceived difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender Definition and Understanding

    • Gender refers to the social, psychological, and cultural characteristics and behaviors typically associated with being male or female, differing from biological sex.

    Gender Identity

    • Gender identity is based on an individual's personal sense of their gender, which may align with or differ from the sex assigned at birth, influenced by personal experiences and societal expectations.

    Learning Gender Roles

    • Gender roles are learned through various socialization processes, including family interactions, education, media representations, and peer influences from a young age.

    Gender Equality

    • Gender equality entails providing equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all genders, aiming to create an equitable society where individuals can thrive regardless of gender.

    Gender Divisions of Labor

    • Gender divisions of labor are typically based on traditional stereotypes and cultural norms, suggesting specific roles and tasks are suited for men or women within occupational spheres and households.

    Biological Differences

    • Biological terms that set women apart from men include reproductive systems, hormonal differences (e.g., estrogen in women, testosterone in men), and secondary sexual characteristics impacting physical attributes and functions.

    Gender Mainstreaming Aim

    • The aim of gender mainstreaming is to integrate gender perspectives into policies, programs, and practices to promote gender equality and address discrimination against various genders systematically.

    Women Empowerment

    • Women empowerment involves enhancing women's rights, participation, and access to resources, decision-making roles, and opportunities, fostering independence and resilience.

    Gender Socialization Processes

    • Gender socialization processes involve the transmission of cultural norms and expectations about gender roles, often beginning in childhood as individuals learn what behaviors, preferences, and traits are deemed appropriate for their gender.

    Basis of Gender Roles

    • Gender roles are based on a combination of societal norms, cultural beliefs, historical contexts, and individual behaviors that define acceptable roles and responsibilities for different genders within a community.

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    Test your knowledge of gender and development with this quiz covering the biological concept of sex, the socially constructed concept of gender, and how gender roles are learned.

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